GCSE · A-Level · Admissions tests
Get the tutor from your dream university.
TheGradePlug connects students with tutors studying at Oxbridge, LSE, Imperial and top Russell Group universities. You pick the tutor. One-to-one, online or in person, from £20/hr.
No booking fee · No lock-in · Free tutor swap if the fit's wrong
Find your tutor
Step 1 of 2How it works
Three steps. No forms, no sales call.
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Tell us what you need
Message us the subject, level and exam board — plus anything that's going wrong. Takes thirty seconds on WhatsApp.
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We send you profiles
You get two or three tutors who match, with their university, course, own grades in that subject and rate. You choose — we don't assign.
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Book your first session
Straight into the diary with your tutor. Pay per session, cancel any time, and swap tutors free if the fit isn't right.
What we cover
All major subjects, every major board.
Edexcel, AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and CIE. Tap any subject to message us about it directly.
GCSE
Years 10–11 · Foundation & HigherFull-course support, targeted topic repair, or intensive revision in the run-up to summer exams.
A-Level
Years 12–13 · AS & A2Content teaching, exam technique and past-paper drilling — including the essay-based subjects where technique matters more than knowledge.
Admissions tests
2027 entry · UAT-UK & PearsonTutors who sat these tests recently and scored well enough to get the offer.
Why TheGradePlug
Recent enough to remember it. Good enough to teach it.
They sat the same spec
Our tutors took these exams two or three years ago, on the current specification. They know which topics the boards actually love, and where the marks are quietly lost.
You pick, not us
You see the tutor's university, course, their own grade in the subject, and their rate before you commit to anything. If the fit's wrong, swapping is free.
Vetted properly
Every tutor's grades and university place are verified before they take a student, and we sit in on a trial lesson before they're listed.
Student rates, no markup
From £20/hr, paid per session. No registration fee, no minimum block of lessons, no contract to get out of.
One-to-one tutoring from £20/hr
Rates vary by tutor, level and subject — admissions test prep sits at the higher end. You'll see the exact rate before you book.
Reviews
What students say.
From one-to-one tutoring delivered by our founder.
Great tutor! Really patient, explains everything clearly, and made learning enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Couldn't have asked for a better tutor. Supportive, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. Thanks for everything!
Fantastic tutor who genuinely cares about your progress. Always encouraging and made every session worthwhile.
Questions
The things parents ask first.
Online or in person?
Both. Most sessions run online on a shared whiteboard, which works well and widens the pool of tutors you can choose from. In-person is available in London depending on the tutor — tell us where you are and we'll filter for it.
How are tutors vetted?
We verify their exam certificates and university place, and they teach a trial lesson before they're listed. Tutors working with under-18s hold a current enhanced DBS check.
What if we don't get on with the tutor?
Tell us and we'll match you with someone else at no cost. You're paying per session, so nothing is locked in.
Which exam boards do you cover?
Edexcel, AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and CIE across the main subjects. Give us your board when you message and we'll match a tutor who worked from that specification.
How do we pay?
Bank transfer after each session, or monthly by invoice if that's easier. No registration fee and no minimum commitment.
Can you help with UCAS and personal statements?
Yes — personal statement structure, course choice and Oxbridge interview practice, from tutors who went through it in the last couple of admissions cycles.
Spaces are limited during term
Send us the subject. We'll send the tutors.
Two or three matched profiles back, usually the same day. If we haven't got the right person, we'll tell you straight.
Message us on WhatsAppPrefer email? thegradeplug@gmail.com · 07986 913664