The Best Online Tutors in Bristol

Spires offer private tutoring across Bristol for students at secondary school, university or for adults, including:

• Eleven-plus and school entrance exams (7+/8+/11+/13+, Common Entrance)
• Key Stage 1, KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level
• IGCSE, IB Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP)
• University admissions, including Oxbridge tests and support for University of Bristol and Russell Group applications
• Undergraduate, Master’s/Postgraduate, PhD and professional/chartered examination preparation
• Core subjects such as mathematics (maths), English language, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, business and social sciences
• Over 10,000 specialist subjects, modules and exam topics; one-to-one tutor programmes can be tailored to a pupil’s needs

Whether you need a specialist maths tutor for GCSE maths exam technique, an English language mentor to improve a child’s confidence in essays, or a science tutor to support A-Level practicals, Spires tutors in Bristol personalise the learning experience and nurture long-term progress.

Spires operates a unique marketplace model where tutors set their own rates via a sealed-bid auction system. Starting rates typically begin at:

• £30 per hour for school levels (GCSE, A-Level, IB etc)
• £40 per hour for undergraduate university tuition
• £50 per hour for Master’s/postgraduate, professional courses and university admissions support

Actual prices may be higher depending on the tutor’s experience and qualifications — for example, examiner tutors or specialist maths tutors may charge premium rates. Students only pay for the hours booked with a tutor in Bristol, with secure payments processed automatically via Stripe immediately after each class. There are no placement fees, no long-term contracts and no discounts from Spires, although individual tutors may negotiate their own rates. Tutors may charge full fees for no-shows or missed classes.

Absolutely. Spires has one of the most trustworthy selections of tutors on offer in the industry:

• All tutors have at least two years’ classroom teaching experience (mandated minimum)
• All tutors undergo professional vetting including an interview, an online-class demonstration and enhanced DBS checks — see our DBS check
• Many tutors are current or former secondary school teachers, university lecturers, examiners or experts in their professional field
• All tutors hold university degrees (PhD, MSc, MA, BSc, BA) from leading global universities
• Only around 7% of tutor applicants are accepted to work with Spires — ensuring high quality and consistent standards

Our vetting focuses on safeguarding, teaching experience and the ability to personalise a learning programme for each pupil. This means specialists for KS1 and primary school, SEN-aware mentors and subject experts in mathematics, English language and science are available across Bristol.

Spires is very proud of the results achieved by tutoring clients:

• 93% of students report a grade improvement after receiving tutoring*
• The median tuition received by those students was 32 hours (Undergraduate) and 33 hours (A-Level)*
• Average grade uplift for those students was +1.8 grade boundaries*
• 97% of GCSE students improved with an average uplift of +2.4 grades; 78% achieved grades 7–9; 53% achieved grades 8–9*
• 93% of A-Level students improved; 61% achieved A or A* (approximately 2x the national average)*
• 93% of university students improved; 40% achieved a first (compared to 0% before tutoring)*
• Spires has maintained a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with over 1,000 public reviews marked “Excellent”
• Average live-class rating across more than 100,000 classes is 4.97/5*

* Based on Spires Client Feedback Survey 2025

Spires tutors support students and their families all across Bristol in locations such as North Bristol, Clifton, Bedminster and Southville. The process is:

• Create a request specifying your subject, level and goals (posted as a “job” in the marketplace)
• Receive bids from qualified tutors who propose their hourly rate and include a message about how they would tailor the programme
• Compare tutor profiles, rates and reviews; optionally schedule a 10–15 minute introductory call with a tutor or mentor
• Select your preferred tutor and begin scheduling classes inside the platform
• Most students in Bristol are matched with tutors instantly, as requests are sent immediately to all tutors covering the specified subject and level

All lessons in Bristol take place online, with:

• Live video calls via the Spires classroom with BitPaper whiteboard
• Screen sharing and file sharing capabilities
• Integrated chat functionality
• 100% of classes recorded — replay available indefinitely
• Stripe handles all payments automatically after each class

Tutoring is available worldwide with no geography limits, but many families in Bristol pair online sessions with local in-person practice or school-based work. For subject-specific online support see our maths tutors, physics tutors and chemistry tutors for Bristol: online maths tutors Bristol, online physics tutors Bristol, online chemistry tutors Bristol, and online English tutors Bristol.

One of Spires’ specific areas of expertise is admissions tuition.

Online tutors in Bristol can help with school applications at:

• 7+/8+
• 11+
• 13+
• Common Entrance

University admissions support in Bristol includes:

• UCAS applications and personal statements
• Admissions tests for specific programmes and subject interviews
• All Oxford & Cambridge tests and Oxbridge application coaching
• Interview preparation and subject-specific exam preparation (for example, extended A-Level maths and entrance exam technique)

Students in Bristol working with Spires tutors regularly progress to Russell Group, Oxbridge, Ivy League and other top UK, US and international universities. We frequently support applicants targeting the University of Bristol and provide tailored mentoring to improve exam technique and subject knowledge.

Many Spires clients in Bristol go on to attend local and selective institutions. Common destinations include:

• University of Bristol
• University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
• Clifton College
• Bristol Grammar School
• Redmaid’s High School

We also work with pupils from a wide range of primary and secondary schools across North Bristol and the wider city, tailoring tuition to individual needs and supporting children of all ages.

For local pages and neighbouring towns see: Tutors in Bath, Tutors in Gloucester and Tutors in Cheltenham.