Get your child exam-ready for OCR A Level Physics.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist tutor, matched to the exact OCR Physics syllabus and your child's target grade.
What every parent should know about OCR A Level Physics.
OCR A Level Physics is a rigorous two-year qualification set by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations. It combines theoretical understanding with practical skills, assessed through written exams and a separate practical endorsement.
OCR A Level Physics (specification H557) is a post-16 qualification for students aged 16 to 18. It covers mechanics, electricity, waves, quantum physics, and more, preparing students for university-level science and engineering pathways.
Students are graded A* to E across three written examination papers. A separate Practical Endorsement is assessed by the school and reported alongside the grade, though it does not count towards the final mark.
OCR A Level Physics exams are sat in the June exam series at the end of Year 13. Most students begin structured exam preparation in Year 12, building topic knowledge before intensive past-paper practice in the final year.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Every session targets the exact OCR Physics topics holding your child's grade back, not a generic class plan.
Real past-paper technique
Tutors work through timed OCR past papers and mark schemes so students learn how to pick up every available mark.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a progress update covering what was covered, what improved, and what comes next.
The qualification that opens doors to science and engineering degrees.
OCR A Level Physics (specification H557) is a two-year post-16 qualification awarded by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations. It is designed for students in Years 12 and 13 who intend to progress to university courses in physics, engineering, or related disciplines.
Assessment is through three written papers sat in the June exam series: Modelling Physics, Exploring Physics, and Unified Physics. Grades run from A* to E. A separate Practical Endorsement, assessed in school, is reported on the certificate but does not affect the final grade.
Every Tuitional tutor works directly from the OCR H557 specification, so lessons align precisely with the paper your child will sit. Nothing drifts from the real syllabus, and past-paper practice uses genuine OCR mark schemes throughout.
What a one-to-one OCR A Level Physics lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap what was shaky, teach the target topic, apply it to real OCR past-paper questions, then review and set focused homework.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three short questions to identify any gaps from the previous session before the new topic begins.
Example: A quick verbal check on Newton's laws of motion before moving into circular motion and centripetal acceleration.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the concept clearly, using worked examples and diagrams drawn live on the shared whiteboard, then checks understanding at each step.
Example: Teaching simple harmonic motion (OCR H557 module 5.03), including displacement-time graphs and the relationship between acceleration and displacement.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts genuine OCR past-paper questions under timed conditions. The tutor walks through the mark scheme, showing exactly how the examiner awards marks.
Example: OCR A Level Physics Paper 2 (Exploring Physics) six-mark extended-response question on wave superposition and interference patterns.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what improved, identifies the next priority topic, and sets targeted homework. A session note is sent to the parent straight after.
Example: Homework set on electric field calculations with three OCR past-paper questions, to be reviewed at the start of the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session note covering what was taught, how the student performed, and the homework set. Recordings, flashcards, and curriculum-mapped resources are available in the student's learning hub immediately after the session ends.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share the syllabus, target grade, and exam date.
Get matched
We pair your child with an OCR Physics specialist.
Trial lesson
Try a session before committing to anything.
Start weekly
Book at times that suit your family's schedule.
The two-year qualification that builds real scientific thinking.
OCR A Level Physics is set by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations for students in Years 12 and 13. It covers mechanics, electricity, waves, fields, and quantum physics, assessed through three written papers in the June exam series.
Grades run from A* to E and are widely recognised by UK and international universities. Strong OCR A Level Physics results open pathways to physics, engineering, medicine, and mathematics degrees.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level Physics.
My son was really struggling with the OCR Physics papers. His Tuitional tutor broke down every topic methodically and made the mark schemes make sense. He went from a D to a B in six weeks. Honestly, we wish we had started sooner.
Booking was straightforward and the tutor was matched to the exact OCR specification my daughter's school uses. Her confidence in the practical-related questions improved noticeably within the first few sessions.
I used to dread the six-mark questions on OCR Physics papers. My tutor taught me a clear structure for answering them and now I actually enjoy tackling them in past papers.
Flexible scheduling made this work for us. My daughter attends school in the mornings and we book sessions in the evenings. No disruption and real progress every week.
OCR A Level Physics tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors follow the exact OCR A Level Physics syllabus?+
Yes. Every tutor works directly from the OCR A Level Physics specification H557. Sessions are mapped to the exact modules your child's school covers, so nothing taught in lessons drifts from the real paper.
?How many sessions will my child need for OCR A Level Physics?+
That depends on where your child is starting from and how much time remains before the June exams. Most students benefit from one or two sessions per week. After the trial lesson, the tutor will outline a recommended plan.
?Can a tutor help with the OCR Practical Endorsement?+
Yes. Tutors can support students with the practical skills and written analysis required for the OCR Practical Endorsement. Sessions can cover experimental method, data analysis, and how to present results clearly in the format examiners expect.
?What if my child doesn't get on with their first tutor?+
If the first tutor pairing doesn't feel right, we offer a free re-match. We'll find a different OCR Physics specialist whose teaching style suits your child better, at no extra cost and with no questions asked.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them later?+
Yes. Every session is recorded and accessible in your child's learning hub straight after the lesson ends. Students can replay any part of the session, which is especially useful when revisiting complex OCR Physics topics before an exam.
?How much does OCR A Level Physics tutoring cost?+
Pricing for A Level tutoring starts from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or buy a package with no lock-in and cancel anytime. Visit our tutoring packages page for full pricing details.
Book a trial OCR A Level Physics lesson today.
Tell us your child's year group and target grade. We'll match them with an OCR Physics specialist and have a trial lesson booked within one working day.
- Matched to the OCR H557 specification
- Live one-to-one session with a subject specialist
- No commitment after the trial