Ollie Blackwell

For students who wish to take lessons with Ollie, they will find that exam focus will be at the heart of the teaching that they will receive. Whilst students will be taught the respective content in an engaging, formulated and clear way, lessons will always place the application of the exam at the heart of each and every lesson.

Across the six years that Ollie has been tutoring, the majority of students achieve Grade 5-7 with many students starting lessons with Ollie at a Grade 2-3. Approximately 20% of his students each year achieve a Grade 8-9 who come in already at a Grade 4-6, showcasing how on average, students increase by 2-3+ grades after taking sessions with Ollie.

Ollie recommends that where it is possible, students sit 1-2 lessons per week to ensure that the material that is covered in lessons is kept current, live and fresh in student's minds.

Ollie Blackwell is an English and Sociology Specialist and a 5.0-rated online tutor offering one-to-one sessions at £25.00 per hour. He has over 7 years’ experience in online tutoring, and graduated from the University of Manchester with a Bachelors of Social Science in Politics and Sociology. His dissertation, examining the impact of Covid-19 on GCSE educational experiences and achievement, was awarded a first class grade. He also brings strong subject knowledge from his own results, including A*, A*, A* at A-Level (English Literature, English Language and Sociology) and A*, A, A at GCSE (English Literature, English Language and RE).

Ollie supports English Language and English Literature across Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE, AS Level and A Level, alongside Sociology (Key Stage 2 to A Level) and Criminology (GCSE to A Level). He can also help with 11+ preparation (including verbal reasoning and core English skills), English as a Foreign Language, and A Level personal statements.

Students working with Ollie can expect clear, engaging teaching with exam focus at the heart of each lesson, ensuring content is consistently tied to application and technique. He provides lesson reports after every session, and homework can be arranged free of charge. Where possible, Ollie recommends 1–2 lessons per week to keep learning fresh and build steady momentum—ideal for students looking for an experienced English tutor, GCSE English tutor, or sociology tutor through online tutoring.