A-Level & Admissions
Pre-launch price to 15 Nov Sitting the TMUA in January? EntryQ, my TMUA question bank and mock-paper app, launches on Monday 16 November 2026. Pre-launch price until Sunday 15 November: £30 for access to the January 2027 sitting, or £80 for access until 17 October 2027. Then £25 a month or £175 a year. Pre-book the app →

A-Level Maths, Economics, TMUA & Oxbridge tutoring

For parents, sixth-form students and applicants who want structured support before exams, admissions tests or interviews. The first step is a free diagnostic consultation, with no obligation to continue.

  • Enhanced DBS checked, November 2025
  • Cambridge BA, MPhil and PhD
  • I reply within one business day

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Admissions test

TMUA

Paper 1 and Paper 2 preparation. Paper 2 tests mathematical reasoning that A-Level Maths does not teach directly.

From £130/hour. Discounts for packages of sessions.

School exams

A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Economics

Technique, confidence, exam speed and proof-style reasoning, built around each student. OCR, Edexcel and AQA.

From £100/hour. Discounts for packages of sessions.

Pre-launch price until Sunday 15 November

EntryQ, my TMUA question bank and mock-paper app

Launches on Monday 16 November 2026 with about 2,500 questions and 20 timed mock papers. Until 15 November: £30 for access to the January 2027 sitting, or £80 for access until 17 October 2027. From launch, £25 a month or £175 a year.

See the pre-launch price Pay by bank transfer before launch. Refundable with 24 hours' notice before the start date.

New · Interactive practice

Practise A-Level Maths exam questions

Free, board-specific A-Level Maths and Further Maths practice: work through exam-style solutions one line at a time, choose the next correct step, and get marked the way the exam marks it, with feedback on the mistakes students make most.

A-Level Maths Edexcel OCR AQA
Further Maths Edexcel OCR AQA

Free exam board guides

Board-specific guides
for every A-Level

Free, examiner-aware guides for each board: paper structure, assessment-objective weightings, where marks are lost, and worked exam-style questions. Start with your subject and board.

Applying to university? See the economics personal statement guide, the Cambridge interview guide and TMUA preparation.

Dr Nicky Grant

Dr Nicky Grant
BA, MPhil, PhD (Cambridge)

For parents

What to expect

Safeguarding
Full Enhanced DBS certificate on the DBS Update Service (November 2025), available for verification by parents and schools on request. Safeguarding courses completed with the National College, plus experience working in secondary schools.
Own record
BA Economics, University of Cambridge, First Class Honours. MPhil and PhD in Economics, also at Cambridge.
Qualifications you can check
Cambridge degrees and public academic profiles are available if you'd like to verify them.
Teaching
Teaching Supervisor, University of Cambridge, 2009 to 2012. Lecturer, University of Manchester, 2013 to 2019. Associate Lecturer in Economics (Education Focused), University of St Andrews, 2019 to 2025.
Admissions
Experience preparing 100+ students for Oxbridge and other highly selective university applications, including TMUA-style reasoning and interview practice.
Sessions
Online via video call with a shared digital whiteboard. Per-session booking, no upfront commitment. In-person sessions in the Manchester area may be possible for some students.
Focused on grades
Sessions target exam technique, the specific exam board, and the topics costing marks, with a clear plan from current grade to target grade.
Building independence
The aim is a more confident, self-sufficient learner, not reliance on a tutor.
Clear, professional standards
Online sessions with clear expectations, punctual communication, and honest feedback on progress.
You see the plan
After the free consultation you receive a clear view of the proposed topics, frequency and approach before committing.

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How this helps

Clear teaching, better marks,
stronger applications

More than 100 Oxbridge and other selective university applicants supported to date, backed by offer-holder testimonials and professional references available on request.

Exam & grade support

Targeted help with A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Economics: closing knowledge gaps, exam technique, command words, and timed practice tuned to your exam board.

Admissions tests

Structured TMUA preparation covering both papers, the specific reasoning patterns the test rewards, and the speed needed under time pressure.

Oxbridge preparation

Personal statement review and mock interviews from a Cambridge economics graduate who knows the process from the inside.

Common reasons students ask for help

Support for confidence,
marks and applications

Exam and grade support

  • I understand worked examples but struggle to start exam questions.
  • Algebra, calculus, statistics or diagrams are costing marks.
  • I need a clearer revision plan before mocks or final exams.
  • I want to move from competent answers to high-grade answers.

Admissions and stretch support

  • TMUA logic and timing feel unfamiliar.
  • I need interview practice for Economics or related quantitative courses.
  • I want to connect A-Level Economics to deeper university-style reasoning.
  • I need help explaining mathematical or economic ideas clearly under pressure.

References & testimonials

Cambridge & LSE offer-holders, in their own words

Recent students who secured Economics offers at Cambridge and LSE, alongside a professional reference. Every testimonial and reference can be verified directly.

Professional reference

“Dr Grant is an outstanding Economics tutor and mentor with exceptional expertise in university admissions. He provides comprehensive support across admissions test preparation, academic enrichment, research project supervision, personal statement development, and mock interview coaching.

What sets Dr Grant apart is his ability to foster intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and confidence in his students. I have seen many students benefit from his guidance and secure offers from Oxbridge, G5 universities, and top US institutions. His professionalism, dedication, and commitment to student success make him an exceptional educator and mentor.”

Dr Saroj Kiran Velamakanni, PhD FRSA KCRDirector, SKV Consultants Ltd · Specialists in Oxbridge, G5 and Elite US University Admissions

Full references are available on request. This reference and all student testimonials below can be verified directly with Dr Velamakanni at [email protected]. References for university teaching are also available on request.

“Dr Grant's mock interviews were incredibly realistic and helped me develop the confidence and analytical thinking needed for Cambridge. His personal statement guidance was equally valuable. His mentorship made a huge difference throughout my application, and I am delighted to have received my Cambridge offer.”
XinqiOffer Holder, Economics, University of Cambridge
“Dr Grant's guidance throughout my LSE application was exceptional. His interview coaching and personal statement feedback strengthened both my confidence and my academic approach. I highly recommend him to any student applying for competitive Economics programmes.”
YiyingOffer Holder, Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science
“Every mock interview with Dr Grant challenged me to think more deeply and communicate my ideas clearly. His feedback was insightful, encouraging and practical. I felt thoroughly prepared for my Cambridge interview and was thrilled to receive an offer.”
Offer HolderEconomics, University of Cambridge
“Dr Grant helped me develop genuine economic reasoning rather than memorising answers. His realistic interview preparation and thoughtful advice gave me the confidence to perform at my best and secure my Cambridge offer.”
Offer HolderEconomics, University of Cambridge
“Dr Grant is an outstanding mentor whose interview preparation closely reflected the real Cambridge experience. His support with both my personal statement and interview performance played a significant role in my successful application.”
Offer HolderEconomics, University of Cambridge

Pricing

A-Level Maths, Further Maths and EconomicsFrom £100/hour
TMUA and Oxbridge preparationFrom £130/hour
Packages of sessionsDiscounts available
First consultation, 30 minutesFree

The free consultation is used to understand where the student is, agree a plan and confirm the rate; sessions are booked per session, with no upfront commitment. One-to-one, online. How sessions work

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Name and email are enough to start, add the exam board, target grade or deadline if you have them.

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Dr Nicky Grant reads every enquiry and replies within one business day.

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LocationManchester / Online International and UK-wide

Common questions

A-Level & admissions FAQs

A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Economics across OCR, Edexcel and AQA, using your board's past papers and mark schemes. Please mention your exam board when you get in touch.

Yes. TMUA preparation covers both papers, and Oxbridge Economics support includes personal statement review and mock interviews from a Cambridge economics graduate who knows the process first-hand.

Yes. Safeguarding training has been completed with the National College, with experience working in a secondary school and an enhanced DBS certificate available to parents and schools on request.

From £100/hour for A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Economics, and from £130/hour for TMUA and Oxbridge preparation, with discounts for packages of sessions. No upfront commitment.

Yes. He holds a BA, MPhil and PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge, and was a university lecturer at Manchester (2013 to 2019) and St Andrews (2019 to 2025) before moving into specialist tutoring. Redacted degree certificates, a full CV and academic profile links are all on the credentials page.

More than 100 Oxbridge and other selective university applicants have been supported to date, and the site's testimonials (5.0 out of 5 average across all rated reviews) include several from Oxbridge and LSE offer-holders. Full review text is linked from the homepage.

All tuition is online with a shared digital whiteboard, so problems are worked through in real time exactly as they would be in person. This also removes travel time, so sessions can be booked flexibly around school and other commitments.

Yes, that's exactly what the free 30-minute consultation is for, to discuss your child's subject, level and goals with no obligation. Parents are welcome to join.

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