Who I Help

GCSE

Missing foundations - not lack of ability - is what holds most GCSE students back. I find and fix those gaps for any exam board - AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

A-LEVEL

The jump from GCSE to A-Level is steep. I help students build the real understanding that top grades require, whether you're sitting AQA, Edexcel or OCR.

ADULT LEARNING

Resitting GCSE Maths, studying for an HNC or supporting an apprenticeship? I can help.

Meet Your Tutor

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Josh Roberts

Founder, MathsReady

I hold a first-class degree in Physics with Mathematics from the University of Southampton - graduating top of my class - and have spent over 10 years helping students at GCSE, AS-Level and A-Level unlock the maths they thought was beyond them.

My approach is built around one simple idea: most students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they're missing foundational pieces that nobody ever properly explained. Once those gaps are identified and filled, everything else clicks into place.

I also offer Physics tutoring at GCSE and A-Level for students who need support alongside their maths.

What Students and Parents Say

"I wish I had found you sooner. It would have saved me so much money and she would have got much better grades." Stevie — whose daughter improved from a Grade 2 to a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths in less than a year

"Our son told us he could hear Josh's voice as he was reading through questions and breezed through his exams. Fast-forward onto exam results day and he passed with flying colours!" Sandra — whose son achieved a Grade 5 in GCSE Foundation Maths

Why Learn with MathsReady?

The 'Missing-Links' Method

Most students struggle because they're taught topics in isolation. I reveal the fundamental connections between concepts that schools skip due to time and syllabus pressure. Once these click, the questions suddenly make sense and those seemingly out of reach grades become achievable

Understanding, NOT Memorisation

I don't teach formulas to memorize. I teach the principles behind them. When you understand WHY a formula works, you can adapt it, spot mistakes, and tackle any exam question — even ones you've never seen before. This builds confidence and reduces exam anxiety.

Ask the Questions You're Afraid to Ask in Class

In a room full of peers, most students stay quiet rather than risk embarrassment. Here, there's no one to impress. You can admit what you don't understand, ask the same question three different ways, and take as long as you need. That's a huge advantage. This is especially true in online sessions - without an audience, students find it much easier to admit what they don't understand and ask for things to be explained a different way.

The 12 Core Skills

Most students are taught GCSE Maths as 30+ separate topics, each feeling like something new to fear. They're not separate. Everything comes down to 12 fundamental skills. Master these and the topics take care of themselves.

IMathematical Notation
IIRearranging Equations
IIIBasic Definitions
IVBasic Calculations
VConstructing Equations from Words
VIUsing Percentages in Decimal Form
VIIGraphs and Charts
VIIIRatios
IXSequences
XProbability
XIReflections and Scale Factors
XIIWorking with Units

Let's plan how to improve your child's maths

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Online Tutoring - Wherever You Are

I have supported students all across the UK - Somerset, Bristol, Plymouth, Windsor, Cambridge, Guildford, Cobham, Chelmsford, Sevenoaks and beyond. If you're looking for a GCSE or A-Level maths tutor in your area, online tutoring delivers the same results as in-person - often better, without the travel.

Transparent Pricing

Single session

£50

Perfect for one-off help before an exam

5 session block

£225

Ideal for targeted topic improvement

Most Popular

10 session block

£400

Save £100. Gives us time to build deep understanding, not just exam cramming

Have questions?

Start with the FAQ. If you'd rather talk it through, send me a message and I'll help you decide what support is best.