Biology Tutor for Sheffield & South Yorkshire Students — Expert Online A-Level Tuition
Specialist A-Level Biology tuition for students across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the surrounding areas including Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, and into North Derbyshire. Chartered Biologist and former examiner with 25+ years of classroom teaching and online tuition experience since 2015.
Last updated: February 2026
Why Sheffield & South Yorkshire Students Choose Online Biology Tuition
Sheffield is one of the UK’s great university cities, and for good reason — the academic standards across the region are high, and competition for university places in the biological sciences, medicine, and dentistry is fierce. Most sixth forms and colleges across South Yorkshire follow the AQA specification for A-Level Biology, the exam board I taught full-time for five years at Gower College Swansea.
The challenge many Sheffield students face is finding a specialist Biology tutor locally who has genuine exam board expertise. Many of the tutors available through marketplace platforms are undergraduates or recently qualified teachers without examiner experience. Online tuition solves that problem by giving Sheffield students access to a Chartered Biologist and former examiner — someone who has marked papers for Edexcel and knows exactly what examiners are looking for.
I have been delivering online tuition since 2015, long before it became mainstream, and every session is delivered from a purpose-built teaching studio with triple monitors, a professional graphics tablet, and a 1Gb internet connection. My 100% grade improvement rate has been built entirely through online delivery.
What My Students and Parents Say
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Google “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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Areas Covered Across Sheffield & South Yorkshire
All tuition is delivered online, so I work with students from across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the surrounding areas. Whether you are in the city centre, the leafy suburbs, or further afield in North Derbyshire or the Peak District, you get the same expert tuition.
Meet Your Biology Tutor: Tyrone
My Qualifications and Certificates
Thank You Cards and Gifts from Students
These are just a few of the thank you messages I have received from students and parents over the years. They mean more to me than any qualification.
How I Help Sheffield A-Level Biology Students Succeed
Targeted Grade Recovery
Many Sheffield students come to me after disappointing mock results or a poor AS performance. I diagnose exactly where the gaps are — whether that is content knowledge, exam technique, or both — and build a focused plan to close them. Every student I have worked with has improved their grade, including students who were predicted a D and went on to achieve a B.
Examiner-Led Exam Technique
As a former examiner for Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas, I know exactly how marks are awarded and where students lose them unnecessarily. I teach command word decoding, mark scheme analysis, and answer structuring — the skills that separate a C from an A.
CPAC & Practical Skills
Practical-based questions appear across all papers and are a common source of lost marks. I cover the required practicals for all exam boards and help students prepare for both the practical endorsement and the written questions that test practical understanding.
Recorded Sessions & Student Portal
Every session is recorded so students can rewatch explanations during revision. The dedicated student portal provides topic notes, past paper questions by topic, revision notes, and activity workbooks — all tailored to the student’s exam board.
Tuition Options
Supporting Sheffield Students’ University Ambitions
Sheffield is a major university city, and many of my students are working towards competitive offers in Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Science, and the Biological Sciences. Here are the typical A-Level Biology grade requirements for universities popular with South Yorkshire students:
University of Sheffield
A Russell Group university with an outstanding medical school and one of the UK’s top-ranked biological sciences departments. Sheffield’s Department of Animal and Plant Sciences and its Molecular Biology and Biotechnology department are research-intensive with excellent graduate employment rates.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam offers strong applied bioscience and biomedical science programmes with a practical, career-focused approach. The university has invested heavily in its science laboratories and has strong NHS and industry placement links across South Yorkshire.
University of Leeds
Just 30 miles north of Sheffield, Leeds is a Russell Group university with world-class biological sciences and a highly competitive medical school. Many Sheffield students apply here and to York as their first-choice universities.
University of Nottingham
About an hour from Sheffield, Nottingham is a Russell Group university with excellent biological sciences, a respected medical school, and one of only a handful of UK universities offering Veterinary Medicine. A popular choice for South Yorkshire students.
Strong A-Level Biology grades also open doors to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Manchester, and other leading universities across the UK. Whatever the target, I help students achieve the grades they need.
Exam Boards Used by Sheffield & South Yorkshire Schools
AQA — The South Yorkshire Standard
AQA is the dominant exam board across South Yorkshire. Most state schools, academies, and sixth form colleges in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley follow the AQA specification. I taught AQA full-time for 5 years, so I know the specification, the 25-mark essay, and the required practical endorsements thoroughly.
OCR A — Some Independent and Grammar Schools
Several independent schools in the Sheffield area use OCR A, which is known for being content-heavy with challenging synoptic questions. I cover the full OCR A specification including the extended response questions that appear in the later papers.
Edexcel A & B — Independent Schools
Edexcel A (Salters-Nuffield) and Edexcel B appear in some independent schools across the region. As a former Edexcel examiner, I have direct insight into how these papers are marked and what the examiners expect.
IB & Cambridge International
Some international schools in the region follow the IB Diploma or Cambridge International (CIE 9700) syllabus. I cover both, including the IB Internal Assessment and extended essay support.
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Tuition Fees for Sheffield & South Yorkshire Students
The UK average for A-Level Biology tutoring is around £30–£50 per hour. My fees reflect the level of expertise I bring — Chartered Biologist status, examiner experience across two boards, over 25 years of classroom teaching, and a decade of online tuition experience. Every student I have worked with has improved their grade. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can see if I am the right fit before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions — Biology Tuition in Sheffield
The UK average for A-Level Biology tutoring is around £30 to £50 per hour. My one-to-one rate is £80 per hour on weekdays and £120 per hour at weekends, which reflects the level of expertise I bring — Chartered Biologist status, examiner experience for WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel, over 25 years of classroom teaching, and a purpose-built online teaching studio.
Every session includes access to a student portal with topic notes, past papers by topic, and recorded session videos. Small group tuition is available from £50 per hour per student (minimum 4 students). I also offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can assess whether I am the right fit before committing.
At minimum, a relevant degree. Ideally a PGCE or other teaching qualification, which confirms they have been trained to teach rather than just knowing the subject. Examiner experience is a major advantage because it means the tutor understands how papers are marked from the inside. Chartered status with a professional body shows ongoing professional recognition.
I hold a PGCE from the University of Wales, Chartered Biologist status (CBiol) with the Royal Society of Biology, and I am a former examiner for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel. My academic background includes a BSc in Immunology from King’s College London and a research degree in Molecular Pharmacology from Newcastle University. I have over 25 years of A-Level teaching experience. You can read more on my about page.
Absolutely. With the right approach, most students can improve significantly. I have a 100% grade improvement rate across all students I have worked with. One parent, Penny, contacted me because her son was predicted a C or D — he went on to achieve a high B that stunned his school teachers.
The key is diagnosing exactly where the gaps are, building a targeted plan, and focusing on both content knowledge and exam technique. Even students who come to me late in Year 13 can make meaningful progress if the work is focused. I offer a free 20-minute consultation to assess where the student is and build a realistic improvement plan.
Yes. I offer a free 20-minute video consultation where we can discuss the student’s current grade, target grade, exam board, and any specific areas they are struggling with. There is no obligation to book after the consultation — it is simply a chance to see if I am the right fit. You can book a consultation here.
Yes. Because all my tuition is delivered online, I work with students across the world. I currently have students in Kuwait, France, Switzerland, Gibraltar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong. Online sessions work well across different time zones, and I cover international syllabuses including Cambridge International (CIE 9700) and IB Biology alongside all UK exam boards.
Booking is straightforward. You can book a free consultation through the website, or contact me by email or phone. Once we have agreed on a schedule, sessions are booked on a regular weekly basis. Full payment details are available on the charges page. Many families start with a free consultation and then book a regular weekly slot.
I am a fully qualified teacher with a PGCE from the University of Wales. I hold Chartered Biologist status (CBiol) with the Royal Society of Biology, which is the highest professional recognition in the biological sciences. I am a former examiner for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel, and I have over 25 years of teaching experience including 18 years at Gower College Swansea.
My academic background includes a BSc in Immunology from King’s College London and a research degree in Molecular Pharmacology from Newcastle University. You can read more on my about page.
Yes. I am familiar with the required practicals across all exam boards and can help students understand practical technique, data analysis, and how practical skills are assessed in the written exams. Practical-based questions appear across all papers and are a common source of lost marks.
Whether your school follows AQA’s required practicals, OCR’s practical activities, or Edexcel’s core practicals, I can help you prepare for both the practical endorsement itself and the written questions that test practical understanding.
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.