About Fraley Tutors

PhD Particle Physics Cambridge Part III — Distinction 1,000+ lessons 10 years tutoring

I started Fraley Tutors nearly ten years ago because I believed students deserved better explanations. As someone who has spent their life studying maths and physics at the highest level — from a first-class MPhys at Manchester, to a Distinction in the Cambridge Part III, to my PhD in theoretical particle physics now underway back at Manchester — I know what genuine understanding looks like, and I know how to teach it.

What began as one-to-one tutoring has grown into a team of ten specialist tutors, all high-performing maths and physics students at leading UK universities. I personally interview and select every tutor, looking not just for academic excellence but for the ability to explain complex ideas with patience, clarity, and enthusiasm.

We've also built a purpose-built learning platform that supports students between lessons — with instantly marked homework, Q&A support, progress tracking, and a personal resource library. The technology makes our tutoring better, but it's the quality of our teaching that makes the difference.

I still take on a small number of students myself each year. If you'd like to work with me directly, get in touch — places are limited, but I'm always glad to hear what you're working towards.

How We Teach

Understanding over memorisation

We teach genuine understanding of concepts, not just exam tricks. When students truly grasp the ideas, exam technique follows naturally.

Different explanations for different students

If school's approach didn't click, ours might. Our tutors find the angle that resonates — whether visual, intuitive, or rigorous.

Confidence alongside competence

Many students come to us having lost confidence. Rebuilding it is as important as filling knowledge gaps.

Mentors, not just tutors

Our tutors are young academics who inspire as well as teach. They show students what's possible when you genuinely engage with the subject.

What Makes Our Tutors Different

Top UK universities

Every tutor is an active maths or physics student at Imperial, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, Warwick, or Bristol.

Recently sat these exams

They know the current syllabus inside out and relate to students in a way that career tutors often can't.

Three-stage interview

I assess both academic depth and teaching ability. Only those who are genuinely excellent at both make it through.