Secondary School Tuition — FAQs

We provide secondary school tuition for students in Years 7 through 11. Our groups are organised by year group and ability level so that every student is working at the right pace — not too fast and not held back.

If your child is in Year 10 or Year 11 and preparing for GCSEs, you may also want to look at our dedicated GCSE tuition programme, which offers more intensive exam-focused preparation.

We offer tuition in the core secondary subjects:

Maths: Number, algebra, geometry, statistics, and problem-solving. We follow the national curriculum and extend beyond it where students are ready.

English: Reading and analysis, writing skills, grammar, and literature. We support both Language and Literature across all year groups.

Science: Combined Science covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at secondary level. We can also support Triple Science for higher-ability students from Year 9 onwards.

Not sure which subject your child needs most? Contact us and we'll recommend based on a free diagnostic assessment.

Common signs that a child would benefit from secondary tuition include: falling behind in one or more subjects, struggling to keep up with the pace of school, losing confidence, receiving concerning feedback from teachers, or upcoming assessments and exams that feel overwhelming.

Even high-achieving students can benefit — many parents use tuition to stretch their child beyond the classroom, consolidate their understanding, or prepare for selective sets and option choices.

The best first step is a free assessment. We will evaluate your child's current level and give you an honest, no-obligation recommendation.

The transition from primary to secondary school is one of the biggest academic jumps children face. The pace increases, subjects become more demanding, and children are often expected to work more independently. Starting tuition at the beginning of Year 7 — or even in the summer before — can make a significant difference to how confidently your child settles in.

Our transition support helps students consolidate their primary school Maths and English, plug any gaps before they widen, and develop the study habits needed to succeed at secondary level. Many parents find that a summer tuition programme before Year 7 gives their child a meaningful head start.

We take a structured, reassuring approach. Our tutors identify exactly where a student is struggling — whether it's a specific topic, the pace of learning, or study skills and organisation — and address those issues directly.

We do not simply repeat what school has already done. We find the gaps, explain concepts differently where school hasn't landed, and build the student's confidence to engage more actively in class.

Parents are updated regularly, so you always know what is being worked on and can reinforce the same messages at home.

Yes. Year 9 is an important year — it is when the GCSE content begins in most schools, and students who are fully on track by the end of Year 9 are in a much stronger position when the exam years begin.

Our Year 9 programme bridges secondary school learning and GCSE preparation. We cover the content that will feed directly into GCSE courses while consolidating any remaining gaps from Years 7 and 8. Students who start with us in Year 9 typically find the GCSE years significantly less stressful.