OCR GCSE Biology Tutors
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£30/hrAishwariya K
Qualified Biology Teacher & Edexcel Examiner | Engaging GCSE Science & A-Level Lessons
Next available: Today 10:00am
£45/hrAyobami S
Passionate and Dedicated Biology GCSE and A Level Tutor
Next available: Tomorrow 5:30pm
Usually replies within 8 minutes
£25/hrCharlie W
Second-Year Medical Student | GCSE & A-Level Biology Tutor | Build Confidence & Exam Skills
Next available: Today 8:00am
Usually replies within 3 minutes
£60/hrPhilip S
Experienced Cambridge and Eton College Biology tutor
Next available: Today 3:00pm
£67/hrMichelle N
Expert Biology Tutor & Curriculum Specialist
Next available: Today 1:30pm
£65/hrKieron T
Experienced Biology teacher with a biology specialism
£35/hrChristopher W
Experienced GCSE Biology teacher and tutor
£35/hrZoe M
Industry Scientist & Expert Biology Tutor | KS2 to Degree Level, IB & BTEC
£22.5/hrAlexander H
Friendly and Supportive Biology Tutor
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£45/hrNagasharan S
Dedicated, Engaging and Reliable Biology Tutor
£36/hrFelicia N
Engaging and Experienced Biology Tutor
£30/hrBoatemaa O
Student Centred Biology Tutor
£30/hrRajesh G
Caring, experienced, dedicated and patient Biology tutor
£100/hrAndrea S
Engaging and experienced Biology Tutor Excited to help students
About OCR GCSE Biology
Which OCR Biology course?
| Course | Code | Written assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Biology A | J247 | Two papers at the chosen tier, 1 hour 45 minutes each. |
| Twenty First Century Biology B | J257 | Breadth and Depth papers, 1 hour 45 minutes each. |
Start with the process behind the answer
Both courses have 90 marks per paper, with each paper worth 50%. Their organisation differs, so use the correct course materials. In a lesson on movement across membranes, for example, a tutor might ask your child to draw particles, describe what changes and explain why. Only then would they turn that understanding into a concise written answer.
Useful biology lesson activities
Explain a diagram
Label a structure and connect each part to its function. Practise describing what the diagram shows without relying on its labels alone.
Read the evidence
Choose figures from a graph to support a comparison. Notice whether the question asks for a description or an explanation.
Think through an investigation
Identify what changes, what is measured and what needs controlling. Explain how a proposed improvement would help.
Frequently asked questions
Will every tutor teach both OCR courses?
Do not assume so. The listings identify OCR experience, but you should confirm J247 or J257 and your child’s tier with the individual tutor before arranging lessons.
Is this the same as Combined Science?
No. These are separate GCSE Biology qualifications. If your child studies Combined Science, give the tutor that course title and code so the content and paper practice match.
Can we try meeting the tutor first?
Arrange a free 15-minute introduction to discuss your child’s confidence, current topics and any marked work. Ask how the tutor checks understanding during a lesson.
Further reading: OCR Biology A J247; OCR Biology B J257. Course information checked in September 2026. Confirm your specification and entry details with your school or college.
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