Biology Tutor for Bristol Students — Expert Online A-Level Tuition
Specialist online A-Level Biology tuition for students across Bristol and the South West. Every major exam board covered — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, IB, and Cambridge International — with over 25 years of teaching experience and a 100% grade improvement track record.
Last updated: February 2026
Why Bristol Students Choose Online Biology Tuition
Bristol is one of the most academically ambitious cities in the South West. With high-performing schools like Bristol Grammar, Colston’s, Badminton, and Redmaids’, plus strong state sixth forms like North Bristol Post-16 Centre and St Brendan’s, competition for top grades is fierce. And because Bristol is a university city itself — with one of the most competitive biology and medical programmes in the country right on the doorstep — students here know exactly what grades they’re chasing.
What makes Bristol students slightly different from those in other cities is the exam board mix. Unlike Manchester or Birmingham where AQA dominates, Bristol schools are more evenly split between AQA and OCR A, with some independents on Edexcel and a few schools close to the Welsh border using Eduqas. That variety means you need a tutor who genuinely knows all the boards — not just one.
I’m based just across the Severn Bridge, so Bristol feels like a natural fit. All my tuition is online, which means no battling through Bristol traffic or trying to park near Whiteladies Road after school. You log in from home, we share a screen, and we focus entirely on what you need. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch explanations whenever you want — students tell me this is one of the most useful parts of working with me.
What My Students and Parents Say
I have a 100% grade improvement rate across all exam boards and all students. Here’s what students and parents have said about working with me.
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“Tyrone is one of the best tutors I have ever had! He always explains topics in a clear manner and repeats concepts again to embed the understanding of the content. He uploads the session notes on the student portal which is an easy website to navigate. The student portal contains a vast array of resources such as topic notes, past paper questions, questions by topic, revision notes and student activity workbooks. I would definitely recommend Tyrone as a Biology Tutor.”
Elias — A-Level Biology Student
“Tyrone has been really good for my son. He has been tutoring my son since the start of the A-Level course as I thought my son would struggle as he is not the most academic of students. He has really blossomed under Tyrone’s tutorage and has become much more confident in the subject. My son achieved a high B in his Biology AS level in November which is carried over to his A-Level — I think it stunned his teachers as they had him pegged at a C/D. Tyrone is knowledgeable, explains things clearly and takes his time to ensure that the student understands the topic. He is patient and supportive and has encouraged my son to do his best. I could not have asked for more and I would definitely recommend him.”
Penny Haynes — Parent (Cambridge International Board)
“My daughter has been having biology tutoring with Tyrone throughout Year 13 and is finding it hugely beneficial. The way he tailors the content to what she needs to cover is really important, the fact that Tyrone goes at her pace is so helpful and — in her words — ‘he’s just much better than my teachers’. From a parent perspective Tyrone is reliable, booking and paying is easy and I can see that my daughter is more engaged in a topic that she does find tricky. I would recommend Tyrone without hesitation.”
Julie — Parent
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Areas Covered Across Bristol & the South West
All my tuition is online, so it doesn’t matter where in Bristol or the surrounding area you live. Whether you’re in Clifton or Kingswood, Henbury or Henleaze, the quality of teaching is identical. I currently work with students from across the region:
I also work with students across Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and into South Wales. Online tuition means geography is never a barrier.
Meet Your Biology Tutor: Tyrone
My Qualifications
Thank You Cards From Students and Parents
Teaching is rewarding in itself, but receiving cards and gifts from students and their families never gets old. Here are a few from over the years.
How I Help Bristol A-Level Biology Students
Every student is different, and I teach them that way. But there are a few things that every Bristol student gets when they work with me:
Tailored to Your Exact Specification
Bristol schools use a wider mix of exam boards than most cities. Whether you’re on AQA, OCR A, Edexcel, Eduqas, or IB, every session is built around your specific syllabus — your past papers, your mark schemes, your exam format. The content across boards overlaps, but the exam technique is completely different.
Exam Technique From a Former Examiner
I’ve marked thousands of scripts. I know which answers get full marks and which ones lose marks because the student knew the biology but didn’t answer the question properly. The gap between knowing the content and writing an answer that earns marks is where most grades are won or lost.
Past Papers With Detailed Feedback
We work through real past papers and I mark your answers against the official mark scheme with written feedback. You’ll see exactly where you’re dropping marks and what to do differently next time. This is the single most effective form of revision.
Recorded Sessions You Can Rewatch
Every lesson is recorded and available for you to rewatch at any time. Students build up a personal library of explanations they can pause, replay, and revisit in the weeks before exams. It’s like having the lesson twice.
Tuition Options
One-to-One Tuition
Hour-long sessions completely tailored to your needs. This is the fastest route to closing specific gaps and building genuine exam confidence. It’s the most popular option among my Bristol students, particularly once mock results come in and students realise where they need to focus.
Learn more →Small Group Tuition
Sessions with 2–8 students at a lower cost per person. This works well when a group of classmates from the same school and exam board want to work together. You still get expert teaching, and everyone benefits from hearing each other’s questions.
Learn more →Preparing Bristol Students for University
Bristol students are ambitious, and many of them are targeting some of the most competitive biology-related courses in the country. The University of Bristol itself has one of the highest entry requirements for biological sciences in the UK, and its veterinary school is among the best in the world. Having that on their doorstep raises the bar for everyone.
I help students build the grades these courses demand. But I also make sure they understand the biology at a depth that goes beyond memorising mark scheme answers — because that’s what separates a strong UCAS application from a rejected one, and it’s what carries them through university.
University of Bristol
Typical offer: A*AA for Biological Sciences, A*AA for Medicine, AAA for Veterinary Science. Bristol’s biological sciences faculty is world-class, and its vet school is one of only a handful in the UK. Hugely popular with local students and fiercely competitive.
University of Bath
Typical offer: AAA for Biology, AAB for Biochemistry. Bath consistently ranks among the top UK universities for student satisfaction and graduate employment. Its biology programmes include popular placement year options that give students real lab experience.
University of Exeter
Typical offer: AAB for Biological Sciences, A*AA for Medicine. Exeter is a Russell Group university with strong biosciences and a growing medical school. An increasingly popular choice for Bristol students who want a top-tier degree close to the South West.
Cardiff University
Typical offer: AAB for Biological Sciences, AAA for Medicine. Just across the bridge from Bristol, Cardiff offers excellent biology and medical programmes at a Russell Group university. A natural option for many South West students.
University of the West of England (UWE)
Typical offer: BBB–ABC for Biological Sciences. UWE has a strong focus on practical, career-oriented biology courses. For students who want to stay in Bristol and study biology with an applied focus, it’s a solid choice.
Many Bristol students also apply further afield — to Oxbridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, and beyond. The preparation is the same wherever you’re aiming: thorough understanding, sharp exam technique, and the confidence that comes from genuinely knowing your material.
Exam Boards Used by Bristol Schools
Bristol is more mixed on exam boards than many cities, so this matters more here than elsewhere. The first thing I establish with any new student is exactly which board and specification they’re following — it changes everything about how I teach. Here’s what I typically see from Bristol and South West students:
AQA (7402) — Widely Used Across State Schools
AQA is the most common board nationally and is used by many state schools and sixth form colleges in Bristol. The specification includes a 25-mark synoptic essay in Paper 3 that catches a lot of students off guard. I taught AQA full-time for over five years and know this specification extremely well.
OCR A (H420) — Popular in Bristol’s Independent Schools
Several of Bristol’s high-performing schools use OCR A, including some of the well-known independents. It’s content-rich with a strong emphasis on practical skills and data analysis. The exam style requires a different approach to AQA — particularly the extended response questions.
Eduqas — Schools Near the Welsh Border
Some Bristol schools, especially those in the South Gloucestershire area close to the Welsh border, use the Eduqas specification. This is one of my strongest areas — I taught the parent WJEC specification for around 13 years and worked as a WJEC/Eduqas examiner. If you’re on Eduqas, you won’t find many tutors with more direct experience.
Edexcel & IB — Independent and International Schools
A handful of Bristol’s independent and international schools use Edexcel A (Salters-Nuffield) or offer the IB Diploma. Both require specific preparation — Edexcel’s context-led approach and IB’s internal assessment structure are quite different from standard A-Levels. I cover both.
Whatever board you’re on, I tailor every session to your specific syllabus. Here are my dedicated exam board pages:
AQA Biology
7402 Specification
Edexcel AEdexcel Biology
Salters-Nuffield
Edexcel BEdexcel B
9BI0 Specification
OCR AOCR A Biology
H420 Specification
OCR BAdvancing Biology
H422 Specification
WJECWJEC Biology
Wales Spec
EduqasEduqas Biology
England Spec
IBIB Biology
Standard & Higher
CIECambridge Int’l
9700 Specification
Tuition Fees for Bristol Students
My fees are the same for all students regardless of location. No hidden costs, no contracts, no sign-up fees. You pay per session and can stop whenever you like.
One-to-One Tuition
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £80 per hour
Weekends (Sat–Sun): £120 per hour
Fully personalised to your exam board and topics. Includes recorded sessions, notes, and resource portal access.
Small Group Tuition
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £50 per hour per student
Weekends (Sat–Sun): £80 per hour per student
Minimum 4 students per group. A cost-effective option for classmates on the same exam board who want to study together.
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Book Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions — Biology Tuition in Bristol
Yes — and Bristol is just across the Severn from where I’m based, so we’re practically neighbours. All my tuition is delivered online using a professional teaching platform with a shared whiteboard, screen sharing, and session recording. Online tuition removes the need to travel across Bristol and works just as well as face-to-face.
Bristol is more mixed than many cities. AQA and OCR A are both widely used across state and independent schools. Some schools near the Welsh border use Eduqas, and a handful of independent and international schools use Edexcel or IB. I cover every board and tailor sessions to your exact specification.
One-to-one tuition is £80 per hour Monday to Friday and £120 per hour at weekends. Small group tuition (minimum 4 students) is £50 per hour per student on weekdays and £80 at weekends. I also offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can discuss your needs first.
Absolutely. Many of my students from the Bristol area apply for medicine at Bristol, Exeter, or Cardiff, and some apply for veterinary science at Bristol’s renowned vet school. I help them achieve the A-Level Biology grades these courses demand and make sure they understand the subject at a depth that supports them through interviews.
Some do, particularly schools close to the Welsh border in South Gloucestershire. This is one of my strongest areas — I taught the parent WJEC specification for around 13 years and worked as a WJEC/Eduqas examiner. If you’re on Eduqas, you’re in very experienced hands. I have a dedicated Eduqas page with more detail.
We use a professional online teaching platform with a shared interactive whiteboard, screen sharing, and real-time diagram annotation. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch it during revision. I also provide digital notes, past paper questions, and access to a student resource portal.
Yes. If you and your classmates are on the same exam board, a small group session is a cost-effective way to get expert tuition. You need a minimum of four students. Everyone benefits from hearing each other’s questions and working through problems together. Get in touch and we can arrange it.
I’m a Chartered Biologist (CBiol) registered with the Royal Society of Biology. I have a BSc in Immunology from King’s College London, a research degree in Molecular Pharmacology from Newcastle University, and a PGCE. I spent 18 years teaching A-Level Biology at Gower College Swansea and have worked as an examiner for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel.
Yes — and many Bristol students actually prefer it. Since the pandemic, online tuition has become the dominant format across the UK, and the research backs it up. Studies from the Education Endowment Foundation show that online one-to-one tuition delivers the same learning gains as face-to-face. In practice, online sessions offer advantages that in-person can’t match: every lesson is recorded so you can rewatch difficult explanations during revision, there’s no travel time across Bristol, and you have access to a shared interactive whiteboard that makes working through diagrams and past papers seamless. Most of my students who’ve tried both tell me they wouldn’t go back to in-person.
At a minimum, look for a tutor with a relevant degree in biology or a closely related subject, plus a teaching qualification such as a PGCE. However, what separates a good tutor from a great one is exam board expertise — ideally someone who has worked as an examiner and understands how marks are actually awarded. A Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status from the Royal Society of Biology is one of the strongest indicators of subject expertise. Be cautious with tutoring platforms that list university students as tutors — they may know the content but rarely have the exam insight or pedagogical training to diagnose and fix the specific issues holding a student back.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is intended for educational guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Biology Education and its author accept no responsibility for individual exam outcomes. Students are advised to consult their own teachers, tutors, and official exam board resources as part of their revision.
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