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If you are starting to explore tutors for entrance admissions and feeling the pressure of the Common Entrance exams creeping in, you are not alone. The syllabus is wide, the expectations are high, and securing a place at a top independent school can feel like a huge weight on both you and your child. Balancing academic goals with your child's wellbeing is no small task. With subjects ranging from Latin to Science and the added competition of selective schools, it is understandable if things feel overwhelming right now.
Our online Common Entrance tutors offer steady, personalised support that helps take that pressure off your family’s shoulders. With thoughtful one-to-one guidance, they help your child understand the curriculum, build confidence, and turn admissions prep into something clear and manageable rather than stressful or confusing.

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Secure Your Child's Place at Their First-Choice School

A strong performance in the Common Entrance exams can open doors to some of the most respected independent schools in the UK. These exams do more than determine entry. The preparation itself builds a foundation that will support your child well beyond admissions day. From critical thinking and structured essay writing to mathematical reasoning and strong study habits, the skills developed now become the building blocks for GCSEs, A-Levels, and future academic success.
A good result not only increases your child's chances of receiving an offer, it also gives them a real sense of achievement. That confidence often carries into their new school and helps them settle in faster, participate more, and believe in what they can achieve.
The right tutor can make a huge difference during this demanding time. We help you connect with a tutor who truly understands the admissions landscape and knows how to bring out the best in your child. They will get to know your child's strengths, identify any gaps, and adapt their teaching style so learning feels natural and effective.
In their one-to-one sessions, your child has the space to ask questions, work through tricky topics, and gain clarity without feeling rushed. Whether your child is tackling algebra, preparing for an English comprehension, refining a history essay, or practising verbal reasoning, their tutor is there to guide them patiently and steadily.
Online tutoring also means your routine stays calm. No stressful school-night travel or rearranging schedules. Lessons fit easily around your family life, turning revision into a smooth and positive part of the week.

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With thousands of tutors available, clear reviews, and our First Lesson Guarantee, finding someone who clicks with your child is simple and reassuring. Your child gets the focused help they need, and you get the peace of mind that you are giving them every chance to succeed.

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£47/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced Common Entrance Admissions tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£62/hr
5.0
Robert P
Experienced, qualified Common Entrance Admissions, VR and NVR teacher
Online teaching onlyI am an experienced and qualified graduate teacher at KS2 and KS3 level (up to and including Year 8) with many years' practice of teaching and preparing pupils for entrance exams to independent and state grammar schools.The importance of a sympathetic and patient approach is an essential quality that I have recognised and practised over a number of years. Pupils will find learning easier if they enjoy the work they are doing. Building confidence in pupils is vital as is ensuring that they understand the work and can thereby express their own ideas and not rely on memory alone....
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Common Entrance Admissions Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£108/hr
5.0
Ian T
Experienced, enthusiastic Common Entrance Admissions Specialist...
Hi, My name is Ian and I am a qualified teacher, Maths Lecturer, and private tutor.I specialize in Maths and have experience with preparing students for Edexcel, OCR, and AQA exams at both GCSE and A Level. I have also helped students study towards IGCSE and private entrance exams for schools Uppingham, Oundle, and Westminster School. In addition, I am skilled in functional skills and helping students learn using their preferred learning style.If you need help building confidence, with algebra, or algorithms, I can help you. Whether it's algebra in year 11 or differentiation in year 12, you choose...
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£53/hr
5.0
Judy C
Former Headteacher .... Friendly, dedicated & fun Common Entrance Admissions Tutor
Hello, my name is Judy and Iam a fully qualified and very experienced teacher. A former headteacher for over24 years. I owned and ran my own schoolin Preston ,namely, Woodlands School. I was responsible forapprox 120 pupils from 5 to 11 years.During my time as headteacher I was subject to Ofsted inspections. I received excellent reports and wasinformed I ran my school like a ‘ tight ship’After selling my school I decided to concentrate on one to one tuition. I am passionate about my work and spend a great deal of time planning each session.I tutor pupils ged4 to 11 years of age on a weekly bas...
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£47/hr
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Xander R
Common Entrance Admissions teacher tutoring up to and including A-Level Further.
I work as lead teacher of A-Level Mathematics at an independent school in Kent. I tutor from KS2 to KS5 in Mathematics and English.Don't let my repeat client score put you off - I do a lot of one-off 'consultation' sessions for students looking to transition to A-Level, and it's picked up by Tutorful's algorithm. My booking score and ratings will tell you what you need to know.COVID-19 UPDATE: I will still be tutoring, including online lessons. If you are worried about your child's education, I am available to hire as a longer-term private teacher. Special rates available.11+/Common Entrance/KS3/GCSE/A-Level/Further...
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