That’s why we created Fix It For Free
your no-risk way to see our system working.
A free Zoom session where we work with your child on one tricky topic
— fixed live in 45 minutes, so you see The Academic Gym in action.
No cost. No commitment. Just results you can see.
The Academic Gym: GCSE Mastery in All 6 Core Subjects
Maths · English Language · English Literature · Biology · Chemistry · Physics
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21 hours of live teaching every week
— across all 6 core subjects, for just £75.
Equivalent to over £1,000/month of private tutoring.
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Real exam papers, every session — students train directly on the questions that matter.
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Weekly crib sheets for students — quick-reference notes and key equations to support revision (parents also see exactly what was covered).
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No homework, no fights — all training is done in the Gym, so parents never have to nag at home.
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Fix It For Free clinics included — one-to-one or small group sessions for tackling tricky topics, available to all members.
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Every student has a voice — live interactive Zoom sessions where students can speak or type questions safely.
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Join anytime: every question covered from scratch — no one is left behind, whether they start in September or April.
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Actually better than 1:1 tutoring — community, multi-day habit-building, and little-and-often training deliver more lasting results than a single weekly cram.
Exams aren’t won by cramming—they’re won by training.
Peace of Mind for Parents
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Progress isn’t left to chance — it’s built through steady training
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Confidence grows when habits are consistent and reliable
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We take on the discipline so you can stop the battles at home
Peace of Mind for Students
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Small steady steps beat last-minute cramming every time
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We strengthen your weak spots and sharpen your strengths
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You'll walk into exams calm, prepared, and ready to perform
At The Academic Gym, we turn study into training — and training into results.
She’s bright but won’t revise.
You’re exhausted from nagging.
You don’t want to fight anymore
We’ll make it our job, not yours
We build study discipline—so you don’t have to
Dr Paul Kilkenny, MBBS, MRCGP, BA (Hons)
Practising NHS GP | Founder, The Academic Gym
GMC Registration No. 7403005.
As a practising NHS doctor, Dr Kilkenny holds an enhanced DBS check, ensuring the highest safeguarding standards.
See How it Works
A short video showing the system
+ a quick teaching demo
Founded by a doctor, driven by a dad
Practising NHS GP, father of two, and tutor for over 30 years — helping pupils achieve top grades alongside a medical career, driven by a belief that every child deserves to reach their full potential.
He built The Academic Gym for one reason:
To give pupils a place where discipline meets support, and education becomes a lifestyle - not just another lesson.
Over 30 years’ experience tutoring pupils across GCSE, A-Level, IB, university admissions, and private school entrance.
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WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
At The Academic Gym, steady training replaces last-minute cramming
–and these are the results you'll see:
Grades will rise fast
– noticeable improvements within months
Study babits that last
– skills your child will carry beyond exams
Confidence under pressure
– able to tackle even the toughest questions
Future-proof success
– stronger performance in admission tests & interviews
And it won't just show in exam results—your child's teachers will notice the change, and you'll see it at home too.
GCSE Subjects Taught
GCSE Physics
Learn physics in a way that brings it to life
GCSE Biology
Made simple and memorable
GCSE Chemistry
Understand chemistry through a complete understanding of the periodic table
GCSE English Language
Don't just know the structural and analytical techniques such as metaphors and similes—understand why each works
GCSE English Literature
Really understand the texts, learn how to systematically analyse unseen poetry.
Click on the images to get a flavour of how we'll transform your learning
Fix It For Free!
Join a free Zoom session where we work with your child on one tricky topic
— fixed live in 45 minutes so you see The Academic Gym in action.
No cost. No obligation.Just see how it works.
JOIN THE ACADEMIC GYM FAMILY
Doctor-led learning that teaches teenagers to thrive under pressure
— and trains their minds like muscles.
The Academic Gym · GCSE Exam Boost · Specialist Grade Support
£75/week
Billed at £295 monthly
Cancel
Anytime
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21 Sessions/wk across all 6 Core Subjects
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5 Fix It Clinics weekly—personalised help for difficult topics
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Same Day Zoom replays so nothing's ever missed
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Cancel anytime
Busy day? No problem.
All students get same-day Zoom replays via Google Drive—so nothing’s ever missed.
Full 30-day money-back guarantee. No contracts — cancel anytime, no questions asked.
Most families stay for one or two years — because they see their child’s progress.
Risk-free to start. Life-changing if you stay.
JOIN US LEARN GROW
Motto of The Academic Gym:
Consistent training.
Steady growth.
Calm strength in exams.
“As a doctor, I care about more than grades.
The Academic Gym is built to nurture calm strength and steady growth — never stress..”
Dr Paul Kilkenny
Founder and Tutor
The Academic Gym
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Discover what our students themselves have to say about their learning experience.
Their success stories and testimonials reflect the impact of Dr Kilkenny's personalised and dedicated approach.
“INSPIRING
& MOTIVATING”
"Paul is an outstanding tutor who has been guiding our son through his GCSE exams for the past year and a half. He has provided expert support in maths, chemistry, biology, physics and English. His calm and encouraging approach has significantly boosted our son’s confidence, and we are truly grateful for his invaluable help.”
Zoe J
“RAPID
RESULTS”
“I joined The Academic Gym for for a short time just before my exams. I enjoyed all of the sessions. It was very professional and it was clear that even in the span of a few weeks I had improved drastically . I would highly recommend it without hesitation.”
Loraine M
“REALLY HELPED
MY LEARNING”
“I had the privilege of studying for my GCSEs with The Academic Gym, and I couldn't be more satisfied. Dr Kilkenny's expertise and teaching style made complex topics easy to grasp. Highly recommended!...”
SOPHIA D-L
“HABIT
FORMING”
“The Academic Gym has really helped me. The classes, which are run at a regular set times, got me into good study habits, and really made a difference in my GCSEs. My final results were 2 grades higher than what my teachers predicted”
NATHAN S