Small-group A level Biology Classes - boost your learning each week with an expert teacher
Join an exam-board-specific, online class that builds understanding, confidence, and top-grade exam skills.
⏰ AQA YR12 - 5.15pm Tuesdays
⏰ AQA YR13 - 6.30pm Wednesdays
⏰ OCR A YR12 - 5.15pm Wednesdays
⏰ OCR A YR13 - 6.30pm Tuesdays
📢If you want to enrol in any of the classes, for the rest of this year or to save your place for 2026-27, then use the online booking
“The focus the sessions have on understanding biological concepts and how to correctly answer past paper questions has really helped me. Through actively attending the group tutoring sessions my Biology grades are quickly improving from Cs to As. ”
How it works
Every week, join a group of students from your year group and your exam board to go through exam questions from a different A-level topic.
Lessons are live and interactive, using online tools that ensure active learning but avoid students having to talk in front of the group or otherwise be put on the spot.
Students write answers to exam questions in every lesson. We go through the theory and look at how to apply it for top marks. Questions are welcome at any time, through chat or voice.
Every class is recorded (students are not on screen), so you can stream the lesson again for note-taking, revision, or if you just want to rewatch a particular section. Each class is £45.
✅ Focused on real exam questions
✅ Board-specific teaching - matches your syllabus, with tailored exam tips
✅ Full recordings for revision and catch-up
✅ Regular weekly structure to build a good learning habit
✅ Proven success - many students have improved their grades after joining the classes
There are 8- 14 students in each class.
I meet every student online in advance of their first class to explain how everything works and show them the tools we will be using. This is also an opportunity for me to find out more about them and their goals.
Full Masterclass topic lists can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
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We cover a different topic every week.
We go through the content and practise answering of exam questions that might come up, and I show you how best to approach these to avoid dropping any marks.Having separate classes for different exam boards means we can do lots of exam practice using past paper questions from your board, with content, guidance and tips focused on the exact requirements and quirks of your specification.
Having separate classes for different year groups means the students are working at a similar level, and I can set the topics to align with the order you are likely to be studying these in your school or college.
I use a variety of simple interactive tools to create an active learning environment. These let me see your responses without you having to screenshare or talk on screen. My Masterclasses are not passive lectures - you will get a lot more out of the experience, with deeper and more effective learning.
Be prepared to actively engage with the topic, and to give your brain a good workout!
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Yes ! You are welcome to come to a trial lesson (not free) to see if group classes suit you. If you want to continue (almost all do), you will automatically be enrolled in the class, if you are away then I will put the recording in your video showcase so you can catch up later.
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Yes definitely. Many students book a Y12 group class place when they start studying A level in September.
The difference in style of assessment and the volume of content (from GCSE) means they benefit from help with the transition.
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Definitely ! It is great when students ask questions. Either type them in the chat or raise a (virtual) hand in Zoom.
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You will have to answer questions by writing answers as that is how you are examined ! You handwrite or type your responses on an online whiteboard so I can see and correct your responses. I am the only person who can see your answers.
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The session runs in “focus mode” in Zoom so I can see you and you can see me, but students can’t see each other. It really helps my teaching if I can see you !
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Yes ! Please come and try out a lesson. Find out if the style of learning is for you.
You book through the online booking system (it is a trial lesson not a free lesson)
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Group classes are £45, when you book , your card details are stored and the card is charged after the lesson. You will be enrolled in future classes. If you no longer need to attend just let me know and I will cancel future bookings.
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No. When you book, the appointment software stores your card details and does not take payment in advance. After the lesson the card is charged. If your plans change later in the year and you no longer need to be enrolled in the class you can just cancel and you will not be charged.
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Yes, this is quite common, many Y13 students also take the Y12 group classes to recap, revise and relearn content that they found challenging in the first year.
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Yes - resitting students often do both the Y12 and Y13 classes, which gives them the routine and structure to learn independently.
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In September Y12 classes are usually 4-5 students and by half term 8-10 and then by Xmas 10-13. I cap the classes at around 13-14.
Y13 classes start larger as almost all of the Y12 student carry on with the group classes into Y13. Again I cap them at around 13-14.
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Yes - the online booking is now open for the 2026 academic year. The schedule of topics will follow the same order as this year.
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This has happened occasionally in the past when students are in challenging time zones or are travelling and doing elite sport. Just get in touch and we can usually find a solution !
Every year my group classes help students transform their confidence and results. It’s a pleasure to see students improve as they learn to approach topics on a deeper level, avoid common pitfalls, and finally understand what the examiners are asking them for.
Group class reviews and feedback
“Sara got A* in biology and offered a place to do medicine. Once again thanks for all the help in biology !”
“I personally struggle a lot with A level Biology, however the way that Tom describes and explains each topic has made it very easy for me to understand and I have been seeing improvements already in my results. Tom always makes sure that the following lesson is a topic that all students in the group are wanting to cover to make it relevant to us. He is always happy to help when needed and was able to provide me with a huge amount of practice questions prior to one of my exams. I am also very grateful that Tom goes over how to correctly answer exam questions in the tutor group and allows us to interact and write answers for him to check in the moment.”
“The lessons were concise and efficient and really helped solidify key areas of OCR A-Level biology that were weak points in my knowledge. The tutoring sessions took me from a predicted D/E to a final B grade in my 2024 A - level results, helping me secure my firm place university choice.”
“Hi Tom, I got A* and met my offer for Oxford, thank you so much for all of your help !! ”
“I achieved an A thanks to your help and am requesting a review of marking as I was only a few marks below the boundary for A*.”
“Hello Tom! Thank you very much for your message. I did amazing, I got a B!! I’m very, very happy about it, this is what I need for uni💪 Your lessons and videos helped me a lot, without you I would have done much, much worse. Your explanations were always very clear, so that even the most complex part of the syllabus seemed obvious to understand. You are a wonderful teacher, I’m very grateful for your help!! Thank you very, very much!!”
“Hi Tom, I get a B in my exam. Best I’ve ever gotten so very happy. Thank you for all you help :) ”
“Thank you so much for your help Tom. With your help I was able to achieve a grade that i didn’t know would be achievable for me. Thank you:)) Highly recommend.”
“Cassy did very well. She had an A in biology, short of only 3 marks to get an A* Thank you so much for all the support.”
“I got a B! Got my place at Uni. Thankyou for all your help! ”
“I would like to thank Tom for all the support he gave me during my A level Biology course. I achieved an A in my A level Biology exam. The A level Biology group lessons were very informative. Along with the information provided in the lesson, Tom used active recall to test us on our knowledge and engaged us in the lesson which deepened my understanding and retention of A level Biology concepts. Furthermore, when we answered long question types we would use an interactive whiteboard to answer the questions, and he would regularly check our work and provide areas of improvement for our answers. Thank you so much Tom for all your support during my A level Biology course and exam. ”
“Thank you so much for the tutoring! I managed to get a B today in biology, and able to get into my firm choice university. ”
“The classes last an hour, you may think not very long, but Tom packs a phenomenal amount of information into a comparatively short session. These are zoom classes, there isn’t any complicated tech involved and Tom is very approachable after class.”
“I was sceptical about the online sessions but he’s got everything sorted to make it a smooth session. 10/10 would recommend. ”
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you I was getting D in year 12 Bio but I got an A your lessons were fantastic and perfect detail 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
“Hi :) I got an A in Biology and a place at my firm uni York!! Thank you so much for all your help I’m so greatful!!”
“The focus the sessions have on understanding biological concepts and how to correctly answer past paper questions has really helped me. Through actively attending the group tutoring sessions my Biology grades are quickly improving from Cs to As. I would recommend the A level Biology group tutoring sessions to any student needing that extra push and guidance (like myself) to achieve the best grade possible in A level Biology.”
“I’ve found Tom’s biology tutoring immensely helpful. His sessions are engaging and interactive, and he covers each topic in detail, followed by practice exam questions, to ensure understanding.”
“I joined Tom’s lessons in Year 13, a few months before my Biology A-level exams. His sessions helped me understand the topics much better. He covered both the details and the most crucial information. I was impressed by the amount of knowledge he could squeeze into an hour-long session. Thanks to his lessons, I felt confident during my exams. Thank you very much, Tom!”
AQA Y12 Tuesdays at 5:15 PM
April 2026
14 Apr – 3.3.4.2 Mass transport in plants – Xylem and potometers
21 Apr – 3.3.4.2 Phloem – Mass flow hypothesis
28 Apr – 3.4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes
May 2026
5 May – 3.4.2 DNA and protein synthesis
12 May – 3.4.3 Genetic diversity – mutations and meiosis
19 May – 3.4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation
AQA Y12 Academic year 2026 - 2027:
| Date | Spec | Topic Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | 3.2.1.1 | Structure of eukaryotic cells |
| 06 Oct | 3.2.1.2 | Structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses |
| 13 Oct | 3.2.1.3 | Methods of studying cells |
| 20 Oct | 3.1.6‑8 | Water and inorganic ions |
| 03 Nov | 3.1.1‑2 | Monomers, polymers and carbohydrates |
| 10 Nov | 3.1.3 | Lipids and phospholipids |
| 17 Nov | 3.1.2‑3 | Food tests and calibration curves (applied molecule Qs) |
| 24 Nov | 3.2.3 | Transport across cell membranes |
| 01 Dec | 3.2.3 | Osmosis |
| 08 Dec | 3.1.4.1 | General properties of proteins |
| 15 Dec | 3.1.4.2 | Many proteins are enzymes |
| 05 Jan | 3.1.5.1, 3.1.6 | Structure of DNA and RNA, ATP |
| 12 Jan | 3.1.5.2 | DNA replication |
| 19 Jan | 3.2.2 | All cells arise from other cells |
| 26 Jan | 3.2.4 | Cell recognition and the immune system |
| 02 Feb | 3.2.4 | HIV and monoclonal antibodies |
| 09 Feb | 3.3.1, 3.3.2 | SA:V, gas exchange in insects and fish |
| 16 Feb | Revision | Revision lesson on 3.1 and part of 3.2 |
| 23 Feb | 3.3.2 | Gas exchange in humans |
| 02 Mar | 3.3.3 | Digestion and absorption |
| 09 Mar | 3.3.4.1 | Mass transport in animals – Circulatory system & tissue fluid |
| 16 Mar | 3.3.4.1 | The heart and cardiac cycle |
| 23 Mar | 3.3.4.1 | Haemoglobin and the Bohr shift |
| 13 Apr | 3.3.4.2 | Mass transport in plants – Xylem and potometers |
| 20 Apr | 3.3.4.2 | Phloem – Mass flow hypothesis |
| 27 Apr | 3.4.1 | DNA, genes and chromosomes |
| 04 May | 3.4.2 | DNA and protein synthesis |
| 11 May | 3.4.3 | Genetic diversity – mutations and meiosis |
| 18 May | 3.4.4 | Genetic diversity and adaptation |
AQA Y13 Wednesdays at 6:30pm
April 2026
1 Apr – 3.8.2.1 & 3.8.2.2 Non-coding DNA / Regulation of transcription and translation (incl. stem cells)
8 Apr – 3.8.2.3 Gene expression and cancer, 3.8.3 Using genome projects
15 Apr – 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology
22 Apr – 3.8.5 & 3.8.6 Probes and DNA fingerprinting
29 Apr – Stats tests, P values, standard deviations, range, averages
May 2026
6 May – Maths Questions and Magnification
13 May – Evaluation Questions
20 May – Extended Response Question Practice
AQA Y13 Academic year 2026 - 2027:
| Date | Spec | Topic Focus |
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| 09 Sep | 3.4.5 | Species and taxonomy |
| 16 Sep | 3.4.6 | Biodiversity within a community |
| 23 Sep | 3.4.7 | Investigating diversity |
| 30 Sep | 3.5.1 | Photosynthesis – Part 1 |
| 07 Oct | 3.5.1 | Photosynthesis – Part 2 |
| 14 Oct | 3.6.1.1 | Survival and response |
| 21 Oct | 3.5.2 | Respiration – Part 1 |
| 28 Oct | 3.5.3 | Energy and ecosystems |
| 04 Nov | 3.5.2 | Respiration – Part 2 |
| 11 Nov | 3.5.4 | Nutrient cycles |
| 18 Nov | 3.6.1.2 | Receptors |
| 25 Nov | 3.6.1.3 | Control of heart rate |
| 02 Dec | 3.6.2.1 | Nerve impulses (neurones, resting & action potentials) |
| 09 Dec | 3.6.2.2 | Synaptic transmission (summation, inhibitory, drugs) |
| 16 Dec | 3.6.4.1 | Principles of homeostasis and negative feedback |
| 23 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) |
| 30 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) |
| 06 Jan | 3.6.3 | Skeletal muscles |
| 13 Jan | 3.6.4.2 | Control of blood glucose concentration and diabetes |
| 20 Jan | 3.6.4.3 | Control of blood water potential – Part 1 |
| 27 Jan | 3.6.4.3 | Control of blood water potential – Part 2 |
| 03 Feb | 3.7.1 | Inheritance – Part 1 |
| 10 Feb | Revision | Revision lesson of questions on 3.5 and 3.6 |
| 17 Feb | 3.7.1 | Inheritance – Part 2 |
| 24 Feb | 3.7.2 | Populations and Hardy-Weinberg |
| 03 Mar | 3.7.3 | Evolution may lead to speciation |
| 10 Mar | 3.7.4 | Populations in ecosystems (including succession) |
| 17 Mar | 3.8.1 | Alteration of DNA sequences and effects on proteins |
| 24 Mar | 3.8.2.1-2 | Non-coding DNA / Regulation of transcription & translation |
| 31 Mar | 3.8.2.3, 3.8.3 | Gene expression and cancer / Using genome projects |
| 07 Apr | 3.8.4.1 | Recombinant DNA technology (Easter Session) |
| 14 Apr | 3.8.5, 3.8.6 | Probes and DNA fingerprinting (Easter Session) |
| 21 Apr | Stats | Stats tests, P values, SD, range, and averages |
| 28 Apr | Maths | Maths Questions and Magnification |
| 05 May | Eval | Evaluation Questions |
| 12 May | Exam | Extended Response Question Practice |
| 19 May | Review | Synoptic Links and Paper 3 Prep |
OCR Y12 Wednesdays at 5:15 PM
April 2026
1 Apr 4.1.1 (a–c) Communicable diseases – types, transmission, plant defences
8 Apr – 4.1.1 (d–e) Barriers to infection, inflammation and phagocytes
15Apr – 4.1.1 (f–h) Specific immune response, clonal selection
22 Apr – 4.1.1 (h–i) Antibodies, types of Immunity, Autoimmunity
29 Apr – 4.1.1 (j–l) Vaccination programs, Herd Immunity
May 2026
6 May – 3.1.3 (a–b) Transport in plants – Xylem and transpiration
13 May – 3.1.3 (c–e) Potometers, phloem, xerophytes, hydrophytes
20 May – 4.2.1 (a–b) Biodiversity – levels and sampling
27 May – 4.2.1 (c–e) Species richness, Simpson’s Index, genetic diversity
June 2026
3 June – 4.2.1 (f–h) Human impact, agriculture, conservation
10 Jun – 4.2.2 (a–c) Classification and taxonomy
17 Jun – 4.2.2 (d–f) Evolution and natural selection
24 Jun – 4.2.2 (h–i) Adaptations and mechanisms of evolution
OCR Y12 Academic year 2026 - 2027:
| Date | Spec | Topic Focus |
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| 23 Sep | 2.1.1 | Cell structure |
| 30 Sep | 2.1.2 (f) | Water and inorganic ions |
| 07 Oct | 2.1.2 (a‑e) | Microscopy, magnification, and resolution |
| 14 Oct | 2.1.2 (g) | Carbohydrates |
| 21 Oct | 2.1.2 (h) | Lipids and phospholipids |
| 28 Oct | 2.1.2 (i) | Proteins |
| 04 Nov | 2.1.2 (j) | Food tests, colorimetry, calibration, chromatography |
| 11 Nov | 2.1.4 (a‑d) | Enzymes and reaction rates |
| 18 Nov | 2.1.5 (a‑b) | Plasma membranes and transport |
| 25 Nov | 2.1.5 (c), 2.1.4 | Osmosis, enzyme inhibitors, and cofactors |
| 02 Dec | 2.1.3 (a‑c) | Nucleotides and DNA replication |
| 09 Dec | 2.1.3 (d‑f) | Protein synthesis |
| 16 Dec | 2.1.6 (a‑e) | Cell cycle and mitosis |
| 23 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) |
| 30 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) |
| 06 Jan | 2.1.6 (f) | Meiosis |
| 13 Jan | 2.1.6 (g) | Cell specialisation and differentiation |
| 20 Jan | 2.1.6 (h‑i) | Stem cells and therapeutic uses |
| 27 Jan | 3.1.1 (a‑b) | Transport in animals – Blood vessels and tissue fluid |
| 03 Feb | 3.1.1 (c) | The cardiac cycle |
| 10 Feb | Revision | Revision lesson on whole of Module 2 (Practical Qs) |
| 17 Feb | 3.1.1 (d) | Electrical activity of the heart and ECGs |
| 24 Feb | 3.1.1 (e) | Carriage of oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| 03 Mar | 3.1.1 (f) | Foetal/Maternal Haemoglobin and the Bohr shift |
| 10 Mar | 3.1.2 (a‑b) | Gas exchange in humans |
| 17 Mar | 3.1.2 (c) | Gas exchange in plants, insects, fish, and spirometers |
| 24 Mar | 4.1.1 (a‑c) | Communicable diseases – Types and transmission |
| 31 Mar | 4.1.1 (d‑e) | Barriers to infection, inflammation, and phagocytes |
| 07 Apr | 4.1.1 (f‑g) | Specific immune response and antibodies (Easter) |
| 14 Apr | 4.1.1 (h‑i) | Immune cell activation and clonal selection (Easter) |
| 21 Apr | 4.1.1 (j‑l) | Immunity, autoimmunity, and vaccination |
| 28 Apr | 3.1.3 (a‑b) | Transport in plants – Xylem and transpiration |
| 05 May | 3.1.3 (c‑e) | Potometers, phloem, xerophytes, and hydrophytes |
| 12 May | 4.2.1 (a‑b) | Biodiversity – Levels and sampling |
| 19 May | 4.2.1 (c‑e) | Species richness, Simpson’s Index, genetic diversity |
| 26 May | 4.2.1 (f‑h) | Human impact, agriculture, and conservation |
| 02 Jun | 4.2.2 (a‑c) | Classification and taxonomy |
| 09 Jun | 4.2.2 (d‑f) | Evolution and natural selection |
| 16 Jun | 4.2.2 (h‑i) | Adaptations and mechanisms of evolution |
| 23 Jun | Review | Year 12 Synoptic Review and Practical Skills |
OCR Y13 Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
April 2026
7 Apr – 5.1.5 (g–j) Plant responses (a–d)
14 Apr – 6.3.2 (a–b) Populations and sustainability – size, interactions
21 Apr – 6.3.2 (c–e) Conservation, preservation, and management
28 Apr – 6.3.1 (e) The nitrogen cycle
May 2026
5 May – 6.3.3 (a–b) Biotechnology – microorganisms
12 May – 5.1.5 (k) Plant responses (e–f)
19 May – 6.3.1 (f–h) Ecosystems and biomass transfer
26 May – Revision lesson - Plant transport
TBC - Cardiac Cycle revision lesson
OCR Y13 Academic year 2026 - 2027:
| Date | Spec | Topic Focus |
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| 15 Sep | 5.2.1 (a‑d) | Photosynthesis – chloroplasts, pigments, light-dependent stage |
| 22 Sep | 5.2.1 (e‑h) | Photosynthesis – Calvin cycle and limiting factors |
| 29 Sep | 5.1.1 (a‑d) | Communication and Homeostasis |
| 06 Oct | 5.2.2 (d‑g) | Respiration – Part 1 (Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation) |
| 13 Oct | 5.2.2 (a‑c) | Respiration – Part 2 (Glycolysis, anaerobic, RQ) |
| 20 Oct | 5.1.4 (a‑c) | Hormonal Communication – Part 1 |
| 27 Oct | 5.1.4 (d‑e) | Hormonal Communication – Part 2 |
| 03 Nov | 5.1.2 (a‑b) | Excretion and the liver (incl. diabetes) |
| 10 Nov | 5.1.2 (c‑d) | Kidneys – Part 1 (Structure and nephron function) |
| 17 Nov | 5.1.2 (d‑f) | Kidneys – Part 2 (Osmoregulation and dialysis) |
| 24 Nov | 5.1.3 (a‑d) | Nerves – Part 1 (Resting and action potentials) |
| 01 Dec | 5.1.3 (e‑g) | Nerves – Part 2 (Synapses and transmission) |
| 08 Dec | 5.1.5 (a‑c) | Animal responses (Brain, reflexes, heart rate control) |
| 15 Dec | 5.1.5 (d) | Meiosis recap, monohybrid, codominance, sex linkage |
| 22 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) |
| 29 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) |
| 05 Jan | 5.1.5 (e‑f) | Inheritance: Dihybrid, autosomal linkage, epistasis |
| 12 Jan | 6.1.2 (c‑d) | Chi-squared and t-test |
| 19 Jan | 6.3.1 (a‑d) | Succession, distribution, and abundance |
| 26 Jan | 5.1.5 (l) | Muscle contraction |
| 02 Feb | 6.1.1 (a‑c) | Cellular Control – mutations and gene regulation |
| 09 Feb | Revision | Revision lesson on the whole of Module 5 |
| 16 Feb | 6.1.3 (a‑b) | Manipulating Genomes – DNA & gene sequencing |
| 23 Feb | 6.1.3 (c‑e) | DNA profiling, PCR, and gene analysis |
| 02 Mar | 6.1.2 (e‑f) | Evolution and Hardy-Weinberg |
| 09 Mar | 6.1.2 (g‑h) | Speciation and artificial selection |
| 16 Mar | 6.1.3 (f‑g) | Gene therapy and cloning |
| 23 Mar | 6.1.3 (h) | Genetic engineering |
| 30 Mar | 5.1.5 (g‑j) | Plant responses – Part 1 (Easter Session) |
| 06 Apr | 6.3.2 (a‑b) | Populations and sustainability (Easter Session) |
| 13 Apr | 6.3.2 (c‑e) | Conservation, preservation, and management |
| 20 Apr | 6.3.1 (e) | The nitrogen cycle |
| 27 Apr | 6.3.3 (a‑b) | Biotechnology – microorganisms |
| 04 May | 5.1.5 (k) | Plant responses – Part 2 |
| 11 May | 6.3.1 (f‑h) | Ecosystems and biomass transfer |
| 18 May | Revision | Revision lesson - Plant transport |
| 25 May | Final | Synoptic Links and Exam Paper Practice |