Question 1

What year groups do you teach?

Accepted Answer

Surrey GCSE Academy currently provides tuition for students in Years 9, 10 and 11. Whether your child is just beginning their GCSE journey in Year 9 or approaching their final examinations in Year 11, we offer structured support tailored to where they are in the curriculum.

Question 2

Which GCSE exam boards do you support?

Accepted Answer

We primarily support AQA and Edexcel, which are the most widely used GCSE exam boards in the UK. We also support OCR. Our teachers are thoroughly familiar with the specific specifications, mark schemes and question styles of each board, ensuring teaching is directly relevant to your child's examinations.

Question 3

How large are the classes?

Accepted Answer

Our classes are deliberately small — typically a maximum of eight students per class. This allows our teachers to provide meaningful individual attention while students still benefit from the collaborative energy of learning alongside peers who are working towards the same goals.

Question 4

Can my child study more than one subject?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students can attend tuition in Maths, English and Science simultaneously. We will work with you to create a timetable that fits around your child's school commitments and other activities. Students studying multiple subjects benefit from coordinated progress tracking and combined reporting for parents.

Question 5

How do you assess my child's current level?

Accepted Answer

Every student begins with a free initial assessment. This helps our teachers understand the student's current working level, identify knowledge gaps and establish clear learning goals. The assessment also allows us to place the student in the most appropriate class group. There is no pressure — the assessment is designed to be supportive rather than test-like.

Question 6

How can parents track their child's progress?

Accepted Answer

Surrey GCSE Academy is building a dedicated parent portal where you will be able to view attendance records, assessment scores, homework completion, predicted grades, teacher feedback and upcoming lessons — all in one place. In the meantime, we provide regular written progress reports and are always happy to speak with parents directly. Transparency is central to how we work.

Question 7

Do you provide GCSE mock exams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Surrey GCSE Academy provides structured mock examinations using exam-board-aligned papers under realistic timed conditions. Papers are professionally marked with detailed performance analysis and topic-level feedback to help students understand exactly where to focus their revision. Please note that Surrey GCSE Academy is an independent tuition provider and is not an official examination centre affiliated with AQA, Edexcel or OCR.

Question 8

How do I book an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Simply click "Book a Free Assessment" on any page of our website and complete the short booking form. We will ask for some details about your child, the subjects they need support in, their exam board and their current working level. We will then be in touch promptly to confirm a convenient assessment appointment.

Question 9

Where do in-person lessons take place?

Accepted Answer

All in-person tuition takes place at our dedicated teaching studios within Lansbury Business Estate on Lower Guildford Road in Knaphill, Woking (GU21 2EP). Our purpose-built studios feature free on-site visitor and parent parking and are conveniently accessible from Woking town centre, Guildford, the M3 (Junction 3) and the A3.

Question 10

What is the lesson format and structure?

Accepted Answer

Lessons are weekly face-to-face tutorials capped at a strict maximum of eight students. Each session is led by a dedicated subject-specialist teacher (specifically qualified in Maths, English, or Science) focusing on specification content, exam techniques, and guided problem solving, complemented by targeted weekly homework.

Question 11

How does tuition pricing work?

Accepted Answer

The initial 1-on-1 diagnostic assessment is completely free with no commitment required. Tuition plans are straightforward with no hidden fees. We will discuss specific hourly and termly options tailored to your child's tier and subject choices after their assessment.

Question 12

Which areas in Surrey do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We welcome students and families from across Knaphill, Woking, Guildford, Horsell, Chobham, Brookwood, West Byfleet, and surrounding Surrey communities seeking focused, face-to-face GCSE coaching.

Question 13

Can we change or cancel lessons?

Accepted Answer

We understand that family schedules can change. Our full cancellation and rescheduling policy will be provided when you enrol. We ask for reasonable notice where possible to allow us to manage our small class sizes fairly for all students. Please contact us directly if you need to make any changes.

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