OCR GCSE Chemistry Tutors
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£45/hrAyobami S
Cambridge Medical Student | Chemistry Tutor | 5+ Years’ Experience
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£60/hrAngeline K
Experienced Chemistry tutor | iGCSE specialist | Clear explanations and exam confidence
Next available: Tomorrow 1:30pm
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Usually replies within 51 minutes
£40/hrGladys A
Economics Graduate & Multi-Subject Tutor | 7+ Years Helping Chemistry Students Succeed
£35/hrChristopher W
Qualified Teacher | Chemistry Tutor | Clear, Engaging & Exam-Focused Lessons
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£65/hrHayley C
Qualified Science Teacher & PhD | Chemistry Tutor | Building Exam Confidence
Next available: Tomorrow 11:00am
£25/hrJason P
Supportive Chemistry Tutor | Clear Explanations and Targeted Exam Practice
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£35/hrEleanor P
Qualified Teacher | Chemistry Tutor | Confidence and Exam Skills
Next available: Tomorrow 5:00pm
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£60/hrPhilip S
Cambridge-Trained Former Eton Teacher | Chemistry Tutor | 11+ Years’ Experience
£67/hrMichelle N
Former Headteacher | Expert Chemistry Tuition from an Examiner with 23+ Years’ Experience
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£45/hrNagasharan S
Medical Student | Chemistry Tutor | 5+ Years’ Experience
Next available: Tomorrow 9:30am
£30/hrRajesh G
Research Scientist | GCSE & iGCSE Chemistry Tutor | 6+ Years’ Experience
£100/hrAndrea S
Biophysics PhD | Chemistry Tutor | SEND-Focused Support
£25/hrIdiat A
QTS Chemistry Tutor | 16+ Years Making Complex Concepts Clear and Building Confidence
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About OCR GCSE Chemistry
Your OCR Chemistry route
| Qualification | Code | Paper structure |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Chemistry A | J248 | Two papers at the selected tier. |
| Twenty First Century Chemistry B | J258 | Breadth and Depth papers at the selected tier. |
Understand what the symbols describe
Both routes have two papers of 1 hour 45 minutes, with 90 marks and a 50% contribution per paper. In tuition, a reaction can be approached in three ways: describe the observation, draw a particle model and write the equation. Moving between those representations helps reveal which part your child understands and where another explanation is needed.
Turn revision into useful practice
Equations
Check the formulae first, then balance the equation. Discuss why changing a coefficient is different from changing a formula.
Calculations
Identify the quantity required and record units at each stage. Try a second example with different values to check independence.
Practical reasoning
Explain why a test or separation method is appropriate, then connect the expected observation to the conclusion.
Frequently asked questions
What information should we give the tutor?
Send the course code, tier and a recent piece of work. Ask whether the tutor has taught that particular OCR route rather than assuming that all OCR materials are interchangeable.
Can a lesson focus on calculations?
Yes. A tutor can work through the mathematical skills needed for your child’s current chemistry topics, including ratios, units and substitutions, then apply them to relevant questions.
Is tuition suitable before Year 11?
It can support understanding as the course develops. A free 15-minute introduction is a chance to discuss current topics and decide whether regular lessons or a focused sequence would be useful.
Further reading: OCR Chemistry A J248; OCR Chemistry B J258. Course information checked in September 2026. Confirm your specification and entry details with your school or college.
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