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The pressure of school entrance exams can feel like a lot, for you and your child. It’s hard to know how to help when the subjects are so specific and the stakes feel so high. But even when you can’t help with the work, you can still help them get the right support.
That's where we come in. You don’t need to become an expert in the Common Entrance syllabus or search for someone you trust. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about your child, and we find the right person for them.
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It’s not just about getting the right answers in an exam. It’s about your child walking into that room feeling prepared and confident they can do their best. When a subject starts to make sense, the dread disappears and is replaced with a quiet self-belief.
With a tutor who understands exactly what the exams require, lessons are focused and effective. They can work on specific areas of weakness, from Maths to English, and build the exam technique needed to show what they know when it counts.
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Our Tutor Finder asks questions you might not know to ask, from your child's goals to how they like to learn. We then recommend a shortlist of tutors we would genuinely back. You won’t scroll through a directory; you get a proper recommendation.
Every tutor is a brilliant communicator, vetted before they meet your child. Only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted, and all are ID-verified and DBS-checked. As thousands of parents have shared in our 4.6-star reviews, it’s a process you can trust.
Most families have their first lesson within days. It’s a low-pressure session to get to know your child. And if it isn't the right fit? Our First Lesson Guarantee means we find someone else, at no extra charge.
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39 Common Entrance Admissions tutors:
£79/hr
5.0
Michelle P
In need of Easter revision? Message me. Common Entrance Admissions English
Hi. My name is Michelle and I'm a freelance writer and online English tutor. I also work casually as a Cover Supervisor, providing emergency teacher cover in high schools all over Chester and the surrounding area. I graduated in 2018, as a mature student, with a first-class English Literature degree and am available for hire as a private English tutor and mentor. I have lots of experience preparing students for 7+, 11+, GCSE, A Level, IELTS and all common entrance English exams.As the parent of two children myself (ages twelve and sixteen), I understand first-hand how difficult it can be trying...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Common Entrance Admissions Highly experienced, friendly tutor
I am an experienced educator and current Education Consultant for the Department for Education, which enhances the effectiveness of my lessons. I specialise in Psychology but also offer tutoring in Entrance Exams, English, Maths, Science, Health, and Humanities for students from age 5 to university level, including KS2, GCSE, and A-Level.
In my sessions, I focus on interactive and engaging methods, incorporating humour and student interests to create a supportive learning environment. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also fosters deeper understanding and retention of key concepts.
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£46/hr
5.0
Judy C
Former Headteacher .... Friendly, dedicated & fun Common Entrance Admissions Tutor
I am a fully qualified teacher with over 24 years of experience as a former headteacher, including running my own school, Woodlands School, in Preston. I provide one-to-one tutoring for children aged 4 to 11, focusing on English, reading, basic grammar, handwriting, and maths, including preparation for the 11+ exams. I utilize a variety of resources and engaging reading materials to make lessons interesting; my students often eagerly await my arrival. My sessions incorporate essential strategies for SATs, teaching pupils how to interpret question papers and maximize their scores. Within just a...
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£95/hr
5.0
Michael G
Experienced Common Entrance Admissions teacher and AQA examiner.
I am a fully qualified English teacher and AQA examiner with seventeen years’ experience in education, including seven years teaching in secondary schools and ten years working as a private tutor. I specialise in GCSE English Language and Literature, supporting students across all major exam boards and at every level of attainment.A particular strength of my tuition is helping students who understand the content but struggle to organise their ideas, structure essays or translate what they know into effective exam answers. My previous role as a whole-school literacy coordinator gave me a strong u...
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£77/hr
5.0
Pippa S
Experienced Common Entrance Admissions tutor
Hi! I'm a graduate Classicist from Downing College, University of Cambridge. I aspire to provide a combination of in depth understanding of subjects with the knowledge and exam technique required to achieve the highest grade possible, whilst maintaining an enjoyable and productive learning environment throughout each lesson.I have a passion for teaching and began formal tutoring nearly 5 years ago and I'm proud to have helped many students exceed their expectations. 10 of my students have received offers to study various humanities at both Cambridge and Oxford, most recently at Lady Margaret Hall,...
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£54/hr
4.9
Padma A
Common Entrance Admissions Friendly, cheerful, enthusiastic, and patient.
Hi,
I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor, offering math and English tutoring for primary school children.
I prepare students for 7+, 9+, and 11+ entrance exams, as well as SATs. I also tutor Year 7 children in math and science.
I hold a Master's degree and a teaching qualification, along with an Enhanced DBS check. I began tutoring in 2014 and have since guided numerous children through their learning journeys.
I have tutored over 100 children, each with different ages and abilities. I recognise that every child is unique, and I adapt my teaching approach to meet their individual...
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Padma is very patient and helpful.
Kerinah G
12th Oct 2025
Hetty O
I have been very pleased with Hetty's comprehensive approach to my daughter's 16+ admission test preparation. She has been a diligent, flexible, communicative and personable tutor, who has a thorough understanding of the education system we are entering. Highly recommend!
Kande-Bure K
12th May 2024
Alice A
We’ve just started using Alice for 11+ prep work. She’s been great so far. She’s identified areas that need working on and she’s spoken to us as parents on what we can do to help etc. Alice has a lovely manner with my son, she speaks so calmly to him and he enjoys the session and we can already see the progress - thank you Alice 😊
Naomi W
21st Feb 2024
Georgina B
Georgina is amazing. She taught both my boys with such patience, calm and kindness. They learned a lot within a short time, improving considerably their comprehension and creative writing skills. Georgina has well planned materials to cater for different abilities. I would strongly recommend her not only for the 11plus prep but for a longer-lasting grasp of literacy. Thank you Georgina for all your help.
Zeenat D
4th Jan 2024
Nouha K
Nouha is very professional and is a clear tutor. Her lesson plans are well thought out and extremely helpful! I have already started to see an improvement in my maths, I would highly recommend!
Natalie O
5th Apr 2023
Lee J
Lee has tutored 2 of my children (I will soon get him working on my third!) in preparation for secondary school entrance examinations (common entrance and ISEB). Both needed to improve their maths. Both were successful in getting into the school we wanted. This is thanks to Lee who always kept their interest by making lessons fun and engaging. Thanks Lee!
Lucy J
23rd Jan 2023
Renee S
very helpful
Xu H
19th Dec 2022
Robert P
We have recently started studying with Robert and we really enjoyed the lessons with him so far.?My son wasn’t too keen to have some extra studying at first of course, being expecting it to be monotonous and boring. But that didn’t happen during the lessons with Robert. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed to keep it this way!
Marina R
3rd Jun 2022
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