Breakthrough Maths

Breakthrough Maths: online maths tutoring for 11+, GCSE and A-Level

Breakthrough Maths is a British company that provides online maths tutoring for students preparing for the 11+, GCSE and A-Level exams. Its programme is based on live interactive group classes, with a consistent tutor and a focus on active practice and continuous assessment. The company presents itself as award-winning in its sector and operates under the legal name Breakthrough Maths UK Ltd, with company registration number 16457002.

Class model and methodology

The sessions are interactive group classes in which the student only sees and interacts with the tutor, which according to the company keeps them focused. They run from Monday to Thursday, lasting between 50 and 60 minutes, and the same tutor accompanies the group each week. Each week two different topics are covered, and students can choose which class to attend based on their availability. All classes are recorded so they can be reviewed later.

The method prioritises practice and in-class testing over theoretical exposition, with the aim of measuring tangible results. Parents receive regular progress updates by email or WhatsApp, and in-class test results are available after each session.

Programmes and exams covered

The offer covers Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, GCSE, A-Level and 11+ exam preparation. The GCSE programme follows the topic progression of UK school curricula and is suitable for the main exam boards, such as Edexcel and AQA. The 11+ preparation covers the most common entrance tests, including GL, FSCE and school-specific assessments.

The company also states experience with students with learning difficulties, adapting the pace and providing additional attention when necessary.

Price and comparison

The maths tutoring programme for 11+, GCSE and A-Level is priced at £99 per month. The website compares this fee with the cost of a one-to-one tutor, which it places above £300 per month, and with other online tutoring alternatives, which it estimates at more than £1,000 per year. The subscription can be cancelled by sending an email to the contact address.

Tutors

The teaching team includes profiles with university education and tutoring experience. Among them, Gabriel is studying Mathematics at the University of Manchester and specialises in explaining complex A-Level topics; Luca, a former Royal Grammar School student, is studying Maths and Philosophy after achieving A* grades at A-Level and works with GCSE students; Connor Smith is a First Class Honours PhD researcher from Liverpool and has accumulated more than 2,000 hours of tutoring in the UK and the United Arab Emirates, and leads the Year 11 and Year 10 Higher classes; Harry, from Milton Keynes, is studying Sports and Maths at Nottingham Trent University and tutors GCSE. The company states that tutors are selected based on their ability to connect with students.

Partnerships with sports clubs

Breakthrough Maths has partnership agreements with youth sections of rugby clubs. It sponsors the under-15 and under-16 teams of Sandbach RFC, who have full access to the online tutoring programme, and collaborates with the junior section of Stockport RUFC.

Presence and coverage

The company operates online and serves students in the UK, Dubai and Ireland. Its activity is entirely remote, with no travel, and it offers a free trial class for new students.

Location and contact

Phone: 075 86934106 · Email: team@breakthroughmaths.co.uk · Hours: Classes Monday to Thursday, 50 to 60 minutes per session.