Online UK A Level Maths Tutor for Pearson Edexcel
Harry Williams provides one-to-one online A Level Maths tuition, drawing on more than ten years' teaching experience, including teaching UK A Level Maths at Abingdon School and Bradfield College. His calm, structured approach helps students develop mathematical understanding, tackle demanding questions, and prepare effectively for their examinations.
Harry is a fully qualified teacher and former Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online and Highgrove Education. He teaches Pearson Edexcel UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0), covering Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics. Tutorials are tailored to each student's needs, from the transition from GCSE through to preparation for A and A* grades.
Every maths tutorial is taught personally by Harry. Homework is set after every lesson, and submitted work is personally marked, providing feedback that helps shape subsequent teaching.
Who is Harry's A Level Maths tuition most suitable for?
Year 12 students adjusting to A Level Mathematics
The transition from GCSE to A Level Maths can be challenging, particularly when students encounter more demanding algebra, functions, trigonometry, and calculus.
Harry identifies gaps in earlier knowledge and helps students develop the mathematical fluency needed to understand more advanced topics. Tuition can reinforce classroom learning, revisit difficult material, and establish stronger foundations for the remainder of the course.
Year 13 students preparing for A Level examinations
For students approaching their final examinations, tutorials can focus on the topics and question types that are costing them marks.
Harry uses Pearson Edexcel examination questions and students' existing work to identify areas requiring attention. This may involve revisiting difficult topics, improving mathematical accuracy, or developing more effective approaches to unfamiliar, multi-stage questions.
Strong students aiming for an A or A*
Students who already understand much of the specification may still find the most demanding examination questions difficult.
Harry helps students develop their mathematical reasoning, recognise connections between topics, select efficient solution methods, and present clear working. Tuition can also address inconsistencies between Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics that may affect the final grade.
Students who need more individual support
Some students need more time to understand a particular topic, ask questions, or revisit material that their class has already covered.
Harry teaches in a calm, patient, and structured manner. He encourages questions and adapts the pace and difficulty of lessons to the student's understanding, helping them develop confidence as well as mathematical competence.
He also supports home-educated students and private candidates who need a structured programme alongside independent study.
How A Level Maths Tutorials Work
Tutorials are live, one-to-one, and tailored to the student's needs. Each lesson lasts 55 minutes and uses Google Meet and a shared Miro whiteboard.
1. Identify what is holding the student back
Harry begins with the student's current understanding, recent schoolwork, assessments, and examination plans.
Examination-style questions help distinguish between gaps in subject knowledge, difficulties choosing an appropriate method, weaknesses in mathematical reasoning, and avoidable errors in accuracy or presentation.
2. Develop mathematical understanding
Lessons combine clear explanations, worked examples, guided practice, and independent problem-solving.
Rather than relying on memorised procedures alone, Harry encourages students to understand why mathematical methods work, when to use them, and how to apply them to unfamiliar questions.
3. Set and personally mark homework
Homework is set after every tutorial, with questions chosen to reinforce current learning and address areas requiring further practice.
Harry personally marks work submitted by students, identifying mistakes and misunderstandings that can inform subsequent lessons. Model solutions may also support independent revision, but do not replace Harry's personal marking.
4. Build examination technique
As students develop their understanding, tuition increasingly focuses on applying their knowledge under examination conditions.
This includes interpreting questions accurately, recognising efficient methods, presenting sufficient mathematical working, managing time, and checking solutions carefully.
Parents can receive progress updates according to their agreed preferences.
Why choose Harry Williams as an A Level Maths tutor?
Experienced UK A Level Maths teacher
Harry has taught UK A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Abingdon School and Bradfield College, working with sixth-form students across a range of abilities and academic goals.
He holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE in Mathematics from the University of Reading. His teaching career also includes leading Mathematics departments at Harrow School Online and Highgrove Education.
This combination of classroom teaching, departmental leadership, and individual online tuition enables Harry to support students with both the mathematical content and the demands of advanced examinations.
Current Pearson Edexcel examiner
Harry is a current Pearson Edexcel examiner for International A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. His official live-paper examining work to date has been in International A Level Pure Mathematics 1 (P1).
These examiner appointments relate to the international qualifications, not UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0). His examining experience complements his separate experience teaching the UK A Level specification.
A record of strong examination results
Among the students Harry personally taught at Harrow School Online, his 2024 Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics results included 35% A*, 60% A–A*, and 80% A–B*.
These are International A Level results, rather than UK A Level 9MA0 results, but demonstrate his experience supporting students studying advanced sixth-form Mathematics.
Examination resources for Save My Exams
Harry has also written original examination preparation resources for Save My Exams, including Hardest A Level Maths Questions & How To Answer Them.
His work explores challenging mathematical questions and approaches to solving them effectively, complementing his emphasis on mathematical understanding, reasoning, and examination technique.
Pearson Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0): Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics
Harry teaches the complete Pearson Edexcel UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0) qualification.
This is a linear qualification assessed through three examination papers taken at the end of the course:
Paper 1 – Pure Mathematics 1 (9MA0/01)
Paper 2 – Pure Mathematics 2 (9MA0/02)
Paper 3 – Statistics and Mechanics (9MA0/03)
Each paper lasts two hours, is worth 100 marks, and contributes one third of the final qualification.
Tuition can cover the complete course or focus on particular topics and papers, depending on the student's needs.
Studying International A Level Maths instead?
Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (YMA01) is a separate, modular qualification from UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0). Harry teaches both qualifications, but the examination structures and specifications differ.
If your school follows the International A Level specification, including Pure Mathematics P1–P4 and the permitted applied units, please see Harry's dedicated International A Level Maths tuition page.
University Admissions Tests
Preparing for the next step
For students planning to study Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or other mathematically demanding subjects at university, Harry also offers specialist preparation for TMUA, ESAT Mathematics 1 and 2, and STEP 2 and 3, where required for their chosen course.
Admissions-test preparation is offered separately from qualification tuition, focusing on the mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and examination techniques needed for these assessments.
Testimonials and Google Reviews
“I wanted to improve the way I approached ESAT problems. Harry gave incredibly clear explanations and really helpful advice for dealing with the challenging time pressure of the test. Working with him changed the way I approach difficult problems and helped me spot the most time-efficient way of solving them. Harry’s help is 100% worth it. Even after my first session, I could already see ESAT questions differently and felt much more confident.”
“I wanted to develop deep mathematical knowledge and ensure the achievement of the highest grades. I found his explanations, guidance, and way of teaching things very useful; I have never grasped mathematical concepts so fast. Harry deepened my love with maths and took me from just a beginner to getting full UMS in P1 before the mid term break! I would particularly recommend his tuition to students who want the best grades and need to improve their understanding of Mathematics quickly.”
These are a selection of our most recent Google reviews. Read them all on our Google profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Harry teaches the complete Pearson Edexcel UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0) qualification, covering Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics.
Tuition can support students throughout the two-year course or focus on individual topics, examination preparation, or areas where marks are being lost.
Harry tailors lessons to the student's current understanding, examination timetable, and target grade, combining clear explanations, challenging examination questions, and personally marked homework.
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Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics (9MA0) is a linear qualification assessed through three written examinations:
Paper 1 – Pure Mathematics 1 (9MA0/01)
Paper 2 – Pure Mathematics 2 (9MA0/02)
Paper 3 – Statistics and Mechanics (9MA0/03)
Each paper lasts two hours, is worth 100 marks, and contributes one third of the final qualification.
Unlike Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics, UK A Level Maths is not modular. Students complete all three examinations in the same May/June series, and their final grade is determined by their combined marks and the grade boundaries for that series.
The assessment structure is confirmed in Pearson Edexcel's official A Level Mathematics specification.
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Yes. Harry teaches the complete Pure Mathematics content assessed across Paper 1 (9MA0/01) and Paper 2 (9MA0/02).
This includes algebra and functions, proof, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods, and vectors.
Both Pure Mathematics papers can assess content from across the specification, rather than having a fixed division of topics.
Harry helps students develop secure mathematical understanding and the ability to combine techniques in unfamiliar, multi-stage examination questions.
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Yes. Harry teaches both Statistics and Mechanics, which are assessed together in Paper 3 (9MA0/03).
Statistics tuition covers topics such as sampling, probability, statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, data interpretation, and Pearson's Large Data Set.
Mechanics tuition includes kinematics, forces, Newton's laws, mathematical modelling, and moments.
Harry can support students across both disciplines or provide targeted preparation in whichever area is limiting their overall examination performance.
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Yes. Harry helps students bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level Mathematics, particularly where gaps in earlier knowledge are making new topics difficult.
The transition often exposes weaknesses in algebraic manipulation, functions, trigonometry, graphs, and mathematical reasoning. These can become significant obstacles when students begin more advanced calculus and problem-solving.
Harry identifies the specific GCSE foundations that need strengthening while helping students keep pace with their current A Level work.
His teaching is patient, structured, and adapted to the student's understanding, with an emphasis on developing mathematical confidence rather than memorising procedures.
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Yes. Past-paper preparation is a central part of Harry's tuition, helping students translate mathematical understanding into stronger examination performance.
Students learn to:
Recognise what an unfamiliar question is testing.
Select efficient mathematical methods.
Present clear working and complete mathematical arguments.
Identify avoidable algebraic, arithmetic, and interpretation errors.
Improve accuracy and time management under examination conditions.
Harry personally marks submitted examination-style work, identifying whether lost marks result from gaps in understanding, weaknesses in application, or examination technique.
These findings help determine the focus of subsequent tutorials.
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Yes. Harry supports strong A Level Maths students who are aiming to progress from an A to an A*.
Tuition focuses on the demanding, unfamiliar, and multi-stage questions that often distinguish the highest-performing candidates, alongside improving accuracy and consistency.
Harry uses personally marked examination-style work to identify specific weaknesses in mathematical reasoning, methods, presentation, accuracy, or timing.
He also ensures that weaker performance in Statistics or Mechanics does not unnecessarily undermine otherwise strong Pure Mathematics results.
Unlike the modular International A Level qualification, UK A Level Maths does not have a fixed UMS requirement for an A. The final grade depends on the combined examination marks and the grade boundaries for the relevant series.*
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Yes. Harry teaches the two compulsory Core Pure Mathematics papers within Pearson Edexcel UK A Level Further Mathematics (9FM0):
Core Pure Mathematics 1
Core Pure Mathematics 2
His UK A Level Further Maths tuition does not currently cover the optional papers.
For International A Level Further Mathematics (YFM01), Harry separately teaches FP1, FP2, FP3, and selected applied units.
Students following UK A Level Further Maths can find full details on our dedicated A Level Further Maths tuition page.
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Yes. Harry provides specialist preparation for university Mathematics admissions tests, including:
TMUA – Test of Mathematics for University Admission
ESAT – Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2
STEP – STEP 2 and STEP 3
These assessments may be required for competitive university courses in Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, and related subjects.
Admissions-test preparation focuses on advanced mathematical reasoning, unfamiliar problems, efficient methods, and examination time management.
This is offered separately from standard A Level tuition. See our Maths university admissions tests page for details.
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Yes. Harry is a fully qualified Mathematics teacher with a PGCE in Mathematics from the University of Reading and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
He has more than ten years' teaching experience, including teaching UK A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Abingdon School and Bradfield College, and serving as Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online and Highgrove Education.
Harry is also a current Pearson Edexcel examiner for International A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, registered to examine the IAL units he teaches.
His official live-paper marking to date has been in IAL Pure Mathematics 1 (P1), owing to the particularly high demand for examiners for that paper.
His current examining appointments relate to the international qualifications, rather than UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0).
Harry therefore combines formal teacher training, extensive UK and international teaching experience, departmental leadership, and first-hand examining expertise.
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Yes. Harry provides one-to-one A Level Maths tuition for students attending independent (private) schools, state schools, and online schools, as well as home-educated students and private candidates.
For students studying independently, he can provide a structured programme covering the Pearson Edexcel A Level Maths specification, including teaching, homework, personal marking, and examination preparation.
Tuition can also complement school teaching or an existing home-education programme, focusing on the areas where additional support is needed.
Private candidates must arrange their official examination entries through an appropriate examination centre.
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Yes. Harry provides live, one-to-one online tuition for UK A Level Maths students both in Britain and internationally, using Google Meet and a shared Miro whiteboard.
Students following the UK Pearson Edexcel Mathematics specification (9MA0) can work with Harry from overseas, subject to suitable lesson availability.
UK A Level Mathematics (9MA0) and International A Level Mathematics (YMA01) are different qualifications, with different examination structures.
Students should confirm their school's examination board and qualification before their first tutorial so Harry can tailor the teaching to the correct specification.
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Yes. Harry sets homework after every tutorial and personally marks work submitted by students.
Homework is tailored to the student's current topics, understanding, and areas for improvement. This may include Pure Mathematics questions, Statistics and Mechanics exercises, challenging examination-style problems, and targeted revision.
Harry's marking identifies weaknesses in reasoning, methods, accuracy, and mathematical presentation, allowing subsequent tutorials to address the areas requiring the most attention.
Model solutions may also be provided for additional self-review, but they are not a substitute for Harry's personal marking.
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Harry monitors students' understanding, progress through topics, and performance on examination-style questions, identifying recurring errors and areas requiring further support.
Feedback to parents is tailored to the student's needs and the family's preferences. The frequency and format of updates can be agreed individually, rather than following a fixed reporting schedule for every student.
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Yes. Harry holds an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and is registered with the DBS Update Service.
A copy of his DBS certificate is automatically included in his first communication with parents, before tuition begins. There is no need to request it.
The DBS Update Service also allows eligible checks of his certificate's status, with his consent and in accordance with DBS requirements.
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Harry generally offers one-to-one Maths tutorials seven days a week, between 9 am and 10 pm UK time, although specific availability varies according to existing bookings.
Students in the UK and internationally can check the live A Level Maths booking calendar for available appointments and choose times that suit their schedules.
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Individual 55-minute A Level Maths tutorials cost £100. A package of 10 tutorials costs £800, equivalent to £80 per tutorial, and is valid for 100 days from purchase.
New Maths clients can use FIRSTCLASS for 20% off their first individual tutorial, reducing the price to £80. The offer is limited to one use per client and excludes packages and Biology tuition.
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You can book your first 55-minute one-to-one A Level Maths tutorial directly through our A Level and International A Level Maths booking page.
Simply choose an available appointment and complete your booking.
Ready to begin?
All Maths tutorials last 55 minutes and are scheduled in one-hour slots.
All prices are per tutorial.
Book a one-to-one A Level Maths lesson or purchase one of our 10 lesson packages through the online scheduling system.