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Personal Tutors connects parents and students with an established network of experienced, pre-vetted tutors across Durham, including areas such as Durham City Centre, Gilesgate, Belmont, Carrville, Nevilles Cross, Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Merryoaks, Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon and Ushaw Moor, as well as nearby locations including Chester-le-Street, Sacriston and Sherburn. Our tutors provide high-quality one-to-one support in English, Maths and Science from Primary through to GCSE and A-Level, with both in-person tuition at home and online tutoring available.
With over 50 years’ experience, Personal Tutors is one of the UK’s longest-established tutoring agencies, trusted by families across Durham and County Durham.
Our Durham tutors support pupils at every stage of their education:
Lessons are personalised so pupils can learn at a pace that suits them, revisit challenging topics and build exam confidence. Tutors typically offer 60-minute lessons, though session length can be adjusted depending on age and learning needs.
Other subjects may be available depending on tutor availability in the Durham area.
Where possible, tutors can offer in-person tuition at home in areas such as Durham City Centre, Nevilles Cross, Gilesgate, Belmont and Newton Hall, as well as nearby communities including Chester-le-Street and Sacriston. Many families also choose online tutoring, which offers flexible scheduling and access to a wider range of tutors.
Durham tutors are familiar with local primary and secondary schools and commonly support pupils following AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam specifications.
Durham and the surrounding villages have a mix of primary, secondary, academy and further education providers. Many families look for additional support to reinforce classroom learning, build confidence and prepare for SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels.
Tutors support families across DH1, and nearby DH2, DH3, DH6, DH7 postcode areas.
Tutors offer flexible lesson times, including after-school, evenings and weekends.
There are no long-term contracts or upfront payments – you only pay for the number of lessons you need. Parents liaise directly with tutors to arrange lesson times.
Our Durham tutors include qualified teachers, experienced tutors and subject specialists with strong academic backgrounds.
Yes. In many DH postcode areas, tutors can offer local in-person tuition at home. Where this isn’t possible, online lessons are always available.
Yes. We display tutor profiles on our website, and you decide who to contact — with no long-term commitments or upfront fees.
All tutors are pre-vetted and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate, along with qualification, ID and reference checks before we add their profile to our website.
Yes. Online tuition is available across Durham and surrounding County Durham areas.
Yes — including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, French, German and more.
If you’re looking for trusted tutors in Durham, we can introduce you to experienced professionals who can help with confidence, subject understanding and exam readiness. Use the postcode search above or contact us for friendly guidance.
