Choosing a GCSE tutor · An honest comparison
Legacy Academy compared to MyTutor, Tutorful, GoStudent and Keystone Tuition.
Most parents compare a few tutoring options. Here is an honest look at what each one offers, and when another option may suit your child better.
Free 45-minute online trial · No card needed · Matched subject specialist
- 1-to-1 only — never group classes
- Specialist tutor per subject
- Six-weekly written progress reviews
- Parent feedback call and personalised plan
- Founder oversight on every account
In short
What Legacy Academy offers.
Legacy Academy is a UK GCSE 1-to-1 tutoring service for Years 9–11, teaching Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry and Physics across AQA, Edexcel and OCR (English also Eduqas). Start with a free 45-minute online trial with a matched specialist. No card is needed. After the trial, you get a plan and a feedback call. If you carry on, lessons are 60 minutes and we agree a personal quote with you first. You can pay monthly, or quarterly with a 10% discount. Tutors write a progress report every six weeks, and our team reviews accounts. A separate optional diagnostic is described on its own page.
Now the comparison.
The comparison at a glance
Legacy Academy, MyTutor, Tutorful, GoStudent and Keystone Tuition — side by side.
The comparison focuses on service models, not published rates. Check each provider's current prices and terms before choosing.
Legacy Academy
UsModel
1-to-1, matched specialist per subject
Pricing approach
Personalised quote after plan and parent call · 60-min lessons · Monthly or quarterly (10% off quarterly)
Matching & oversight
Free 45-min online trial · No card · Matched tutor · Six-weekly reports
Subjects & boards
GCSE Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics · AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Contract terms
Personalised plan and terms
Strongest at
Structured GCSE progress with managed oversight
MyTutor
Model
Marketplace · University-student tutors
Pricing approach
Tutor-set rates · Marketplace booking
Matching & oversight
Self-serve · Browse tutor profiles
Subjects & boards
All GCSE subjects · AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas
Contract terms
Check current provider terms
Strongest at
Deep catalogue of vetted university-student tutors with transparent rates
Tutorful
Model
Marketplace · Mix of teachers + students · Online & in-person
Pricing approach
Tutor-set rates · Marketplace booking
Matching & oversight
Self-serve · Message tutors directly before booking
Subjects & boards
All GCSE subjects + music, languages, hobbies · All major UK boards
Contract terms
Check current provider terms
Strongest at
Very broad tutor catalogue with both online and in-person options
GoStudent
Model
Subscription · Assigned tutor · 50-min lessons
Pricing approach
Membership plans · Check current prices and terms
Matching & oversight
Platform-assigned · Parent app reporting
Subjects & boards
Broad UK GCSE coverage · International tutor pool with UK-syllabus specialists
Contract terms
6 or 12-month membership · Read cancellation terms carefully
Strongest at
Membership-based tutoring with an assigned tutor and parent app
Keystone Tutors
Model
Bespoke London agency · Consultant-led matching
Pricing approach
Agency-led tutoring · Check current prices and terms
Matching & oversight
Concierge · In-house consultant briefs the match
Subjects & boards
All GCSE subjects · Also 13+, A-Level, Oxbridge admissions prep
Contract terms
Check current provider terms
Strongest at
13+ / scholarship / Oxbridge concierge for independent-school families
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Legacy Academy vs MyTutor
MyTutor — the university-student marketplace.
How it works. MyTutor is a marketplace. Tutors include current UK university students. Parents browse profiles and book an introductory meeting. Tutors set their own rates, so check MyTutor's site for current prices and terms.
Where it is strongest. A large catalogue, published profiles and a self-serve process. It covers every GCSE subject and the main UK boards. If you want to browse and choose a tutor yourself, it is a strong choice.
Where we are different. We match a specialist for each subject and plan around your child's needs. You get a written progress report every six weeks and support from our team.
Legacy Academy vs Tutorful
Tutorful — the broad UK marketplace.
How it works. Tutorful is a broad marketplace. Tutors include qualified teachers and university students. They set their own rates and offer online and in-person lessons. You search, message tutors and book. Check Tutorful's site for current prices and terms.
Where it is strongest. A deep catalogue and flexible formats. It covers every academic GCSE subject, plus music, languages and hobbies. If you want in-person lessons or a long shortlist, Tutorful is hard to beat.
Where we are different. We are narrower by design: GCSE only, six core subjects. One team supports you from the trial through ongoing lessons.
Legacy Academy vs GoStudent
GoStudent — the membership-based subscription.
How it works. GoStudent is an Austria-founded tutoring company with a UK presence. Parents join a 6-month or 12-month membership. Lessons are 50 minutes, 1-to-1, with an assigned tutor and a parent app. Read its current prices and cancellation terms before you sign up.
Where it is strongest. A membership model with an assigned tutor and parent reporting. It covers broad UK GCSE subjects, with an international tutor pool that includes UK-syllabus specialists.
Where we are different. After the free trial we recommend a personal plan. Lessons are 60 minutes. You can pay monthly, or quarterly with a 10% discount.
Legacy Academy vs Keystone Tutors
Keystone Tutors — the London-based bespoke agency.
How it works. Keystone is a London agency founded in 2007. A consultant takes your brief and hand-matches a tutor from its in-house pool. It is at the premium, independent-school end of the market. Check its site for current prices and terms.
Where it is strongest. Independent-school families, 13+, scholarship and Oxbridge preparation, and anyone who wants a consultant-managed service. It covers all major UK boards, plus IB, US SAT, ISEB pre-test and 11+/13+ entrance. It is a serious, well-run agency.
Where we are different. We focus on online GCSE tuition with a matched subject specialist and clear progress support. We do not offer a consultant-led concierge service.
The marketplace alternatives
A short note on Superprof, Preply and the broader online tutoring market.
Other UK marketplaces include Superprof, Preply, Spires and Tutor Hunt. They cover many subjects and tutor types. Preply is best known for languages and also lists GCSE subjects.
We do not compete on catalogue size. We match, plan and support on a per-subject specialist model.
When Legacy Academy is not the right fit
When another provider may be a better fit.
Want to choose and manage the tutor yourself? Tutorful or MyTutor may suit you better.
Want a membership model? GoStudent may be a better fit. Check its current terms.
Preparing for 13+ entrance, a scholarship paper or Oxbridge, and want a concierge service? Keystone is probably the right fit. We are not built for that market.
Want structured online GCSE tuition with a matched specialist, six-weekly written reports and team support? Legacy Academy may suit your family.
Common questions
MyTutor is a marketplace where parents browse profiles and book lessons themselves. We match a specialist tutor for each subject, plan around your child's needs and send six-weekly written progress reports. MyTutor has a larger catalogue and more choice.
Tutorful is a broad marketplace with online and in-person options. Tutors set their own prices and parents choose who to contact. If you want maximum choice, it is a strong option. We are narrower: GCSE only, six core subjects, a matched specialist and team support.
GoStudent uses membership plans, so check its current membership and cancellation terms. We recommend a personal plan after the free trial and feedback call. Lessons are 60 minutes, paid monthly or quarterly with 10% off quarterly.
Keystone is a London-based bespoke agency founded in 2007, with consultant-led matching. It serves families seeking tailored tuition, including independent-school, 13+, scholarship and Oxbridge preparation. If you want a consultant-managed service for that kind of preparation, Keystone may be a better fit. Legacy Academy focuses on online GCSE tuition, with a matched subject specialist and structured progress support.
Both are options parents may consider. Superprof covers a broad range of subjects and tutor types; Preply is best-known for languages and also lists GCSE subjects. Marketplace models generally ask parents to choose a tutor and coordinate lessons themselves. Legacy Academy provides tutor matching, lesson planning and progress support.
Compare the service model, tutor matching, lesson format and level of ongoing support, as well as each provider's current prices and terms. We do not publish competitor rates here because prices and plans can change; check each provider's own information for current details. For Legacy Academy, a personalised quote follows the recommended plan and parent feedback call after the free trial.
This page focuses on a small set of providers parents may be comparing. If there's a specific competitor you're weighing us against and they're not listed, get in touch — we're happy to give you a candid take.
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