Key Stage 3: Preparing for GCSE Success
We offer focused Key Stage 3 tuition in English, Maths, and Science to help students build a strong foundation for their GCSEs. Our experienced tutors deliver engaging, tailored lessons that reinforce school learning, close knowledge gaps, and boost confidence across the core subjects.
We offer 3 courses for Year 7, 8, and 9:
- English
- Maths
- Science
Why us?
Welcome to OxBridge Centre, where excellence meets individualised attention. Since 1997, we’ve been dedicated to nurturing young minds and empowering students to reach their full potential. Here’s why parents choose us for their child’s 11+ preparation and beyond:
Personalised Feedback
Tailored guidance to identify individual strengths and address areas for improvement.
Expert Curriculum
Meticulously crafted curriculum designed by educational experts for exam success.
Expert Tutors
Experienced professionals dedicated to inspiring rapid and sustained student progress.
Progress-Centred
Impactful tuition: rapid results you can track through regular progress tests.
Regular Reporting
Transparent reports offering insights into achievements and overall academic journey
Small Groups
Intimate class sizes (maximum 10) fostering collaborative learning and personalised attention.
Dedicated Student Support Team
Friendly staff providing assistance from enrollment.
Proven Track Record
Over two decades of success stories showcasing commitment to excellence.
Flexible Scheduling Options
Convenient options to fit diverse lifestyles and commitments.
KS3 Courses
Over the course of Key Stage 3, students will study the three core scientific disciplines—English, Maths, and Science—through a broad and engaging curriculum that builds in depth each year. Each subject is designed to develop essential skills, deepen understanding, and prepare students for the academic challenges of Key Stage 4.
Students build a solid foundation in creative and analytical writing. They learn to use descriptive and figurative language, explore plot development, and engage with poetry across time. They are introduced to persuasive writing and begin studying Shakespeare and 19th-century non-fiction. The year ends with focused revision across reading and writing tasks.
Students deepen their writing across a range of forms, including letters, diaries, articles, and reports. They study major texts such as Blood Brothers, Lord of the Flies, and Animal Farm, alongside Victorian detective fiction and Gothic literature. The poetry strand expands to include war poetry, sonnets, and modern poets. Emphasis is placed on comparative analysis, symbolism, and developing a distinct narrative voice.
Students refine their analytical and evaluative writing, particularly in response to unseen texts. They explore non-fiction writing for various purposes and audiences, deepen their understanding of persuasive language, and write essays with greater depth and precision. The curriculum includes advanced narrative techniques such as structural tension, dialogue, and flashback. Students also revisit and extend their study of Shakespearean drama and thematically rich poetry in preparation for GCSE.
Students consolidate their understanding of number operations, place value, decimals, perimeter, area, volume, angles, and algebraic notation. They are introduced to ratios, proportions, basic equations, fractions, and data representation. The focus is on fluency and versatility in applying foundational skills.
Students build on Year 7 topics while moving into more complex areas such as indices, prime factorisation, algebraic manipulation, Pythagoras’ Theorem, transformations, and constructions. Probability and proportional reasoning are explored in greater depth, alongside continued practice with graphs, measures, and equations.
This is a transition year that introduces GCSE-level content. Students study surds, standard form, sequences, inequalities, and quadratic equations. They apply trigonometry, solve simultaneous equations, and explore bounds, direct and inverse proportion, and graphical interpretation. Lessons emphasise problem-solving, resilience, and clear mathematical reasoning.
Students explore the foundational topics in each scientific discipline. In Biology, they study cells, tissues, and body systems. In Chemistry, they are introduced to the particle model, chemical reactions, and states of matter. Physics topics include forces, sound, light, and basic electricity. Emphasis is placed on developing investigative skills and accurate use of scientific terminology.
Building on Year 7, students move into more advanced systems and processes. Biology topics include variation, reproduction, and natural selection. In Chemistry, students examine the Earth’s structure, the atmosphere, and the reactivity series. Physics content focuses on energy transfer, magnetism, and forces in motion. Lessons frequently include efficiency calculations, energy transfer diagrams, and comparisons between energy inputs and outputs—practical, applied knowledge that bridges conceptual learning with everyday science.
This year prepares students for the transition to GCSE content. Biology topics include transport across cells, digestion, and the circulatory and immune systems. In Chemistry, students are introduced to chemical bonding, electrolysis, and rates of reaction. Physics covers nuclear radiation, waves, electromagnetism, and advanced energy concepts. By the end of Year 9, students will have a solid grasp of key terminology, conceptual understanding, and the ability to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar contexts.
What you get with our KS3 English, Maths, and Science courses
Face-to-Face lessons
Small groups (max. 10 students)-
A bespoke classwork booklet
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Teaching from one of our excellent tutors
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1 hour lesson per week
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Small groups (max. 10 students)
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Progress test every 7 weeks
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A biannual progress report
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Student Support 6 days a week
Online lessons
Small groups (max. 10 students)-
A bespoke classwork booklet to be printed at home
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Teaching from one of our excellent tutors
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1 hour lesson per week
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Small groups (max. 10 students)
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Progress test every 7 weeks
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A biannual progress report
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Student Support 6 days a week
Speak with our admissions team
If you are unsure about which subjects are more suitable for your child or have more questions, our admissions team will be happy to guide you through the process. We also offer free online test assessments.
Refer a friend to OxBridge
Get £60 credit for each friend you refer to OxBridge Centre
We offer a £60 referral credit for all customers who refer a new customer to any of our courses. Both referring and referred customers are eligible for this £60 credit, which can be use towards our regular weekly courses.
Just ask your friend to type your child’s name when they enrol.
FAQs
You can enrol through our online portal, by phone or email. We explain here in detail how to enrol in our courses.
All students are required to have a personal account with us before enrolling in any lesson. This account is free and can be created here.
We offer a free assessment test and a consultation with our admission team to guide you on which subject and level will be more suitable for your child and provide any information you may need.
In order to take the free assessment, you need to create an account on our online platform – it’s free!