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We understand that with the highly competitive Salisbury grammar schools so close by, you want to give your child the best possible chance to succeed. Whether you're thinking about the 11+ English exam, or ensuring they get the top GCSE grades needed at Shaftesbury or Gillingham School, the pressure can feel immense. Finding the right support shouldn't add to your worries. A dedicated, one-to-one online English tutor can work in partnership with your family, building your child's confidence and giving them the focused, personal support they need to feel proud of their progress.

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A strong grasp of English is more than just a core qualification; it’s the key that unlocks future opportunities. The skills your child develops, from analysing a poem to structuring a persuasive essay, are essential for success across all their subjects. Strong GCSE and A-Level English grades are often required for the most desirable courses, paving the way for a place at a top South West university like Exeter or Bristol and opening up a wider choice of future careers.

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We believe the best results come from a real partnership. That’s why we only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, making sure you can choose from the very best. Every tutor is background-checked and an expert in their field. They take the time to understand your child’s unique learning style and what makes them tick, creating a safe and supportive space for them to ask questions and grow in confidence. Every one-to-one session is planned around what your child needs most. If they’re finding Macbeth tricky, their tutor can spend time breaking down key quotes. If they need to sharpen their comprehension skills for the 11+, their tutor can focus on practice papers. It’s this tailored approach that helps 90% of our students improve by at least one grade, with many GCSE students improving their results by up to two grades. With online tutoring, you can find the perfect support for your child without having to travel. You can schedule lessons at times that fit around your family’s life, making it a simple and stress-free way to get the help you need. It’s why over 200,000 students have used Tutorful, and why parents like you have rated us 4.6/5 stars in over 4,100 reviews.

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£131/hr
5.0
Lottie T
Engaging and experienced English tutor
With a passion for education and a commitment to student success, I am an experienced private tutor specializing in Common Entrance, ISEB pre-test and English and maths. I have over 16 years of tutoring experience, helping students of all ages build confidence, improve their skills, and achieve their academic goals. My approach is personalized, adapting to each student’s unique learning style to make lessons engaging and effective. Whether it’s mastering difficult concepts, preparing for exams, or enhancing overall academic performance, I provide patient and supportive guidance tailored to ...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£39/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced English 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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£74/hr
5.0
Mario S
Strong English Results - Experienced Tutor.
ExperienceI’m an experienced Mathematics, 11+, and Private School Entrance Exam Tutor. I am also a parent of two children, living in Shepperton, where I have been tutoring for some time. I have a Maths Degree from Manchester University and have complete knowledge of the GCSE and KS 2 to 4 curriculum. PerspectiveHaving two children myself helps keep things in perspective and has given me direct experience of the joys of school exams, different learning styles, and the current curriculum.SpecialisationI teach and specialise in Maths for children and adults of all ability levels.Teaching ApproachMy a...
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£59/hr
4.9
Polly L
Primary English Teacher and 11+ Tutor
My name is Polly and I am a qualified primary school teacher with 10+ years experience in schools.I have been tutoring online for the last six years as an 11+ and SAT's specialist.In my lessons I use a variety of test style questions, pictures and activities to help your child with their learning. Lessons are interactive and a mixture of learning, activities and games. The aim of the lesson is to learn in a relaxed environment so that your child feels comfortable. I can provide homework if you like. Lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes. All lessons take place within the Tutorful online classroom as...
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£62/hr
5.0
Robert P
Experienced, qualified English, 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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£37/hr
4.6
Gladys G
Experienced GCSE & A Level English Teacher
I have been a classroom teacher since 2010: as a trainee teacher, classroomteacher and as asupply teacher to primary and secondary schools in the UK.I am currently teaching via Tutorful Online Classroom. I inquire about learning goals, I find out the learner's current attainment (sometimes liaising with the school or college or reading school report or discussing with parents) and together we draw up a scheme of learning.I believe in supporting, motivating and preparing students to achieve in public examinations.I have a flexible approach to teaching that takes into consideration different learning...
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Rhian P
Rhian is very organised and structured. She plans the lesson ahead which a great advantage for my son who is neurodiverse. He finds the sessions enjoyable, interesting and likes the interaction elements of the sessions. I would recommend Rhian as an English tutor to others
Farah K
24th Mar 2026
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Marissa G
Marissa has been very engaging and helpful with my granddaughter who says she understands the Shakespeare text for the first time with her help. I'm so pleased that my granddaughter is enjoying her lessons. Thank you!
Christine S
24th Mar 2026
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Elizabeth A
Elizabeth is awesome! —her love of English is completely infectious and she has been fantastic with my daughter. She pre-plans and tailors each lesson to her student’s needs; her organised approach produces clarity and structure which has drawn out quality writing. We came to her with an obscure book that’s not on the regular curriculum and Elizabeth dived straight into reading it so she could provide complete coverage! We then discovered that Elizabeth has the incredible ability for supporting research projects (EPQ and beyond), enabling our child to work independently and develop their own thinking, without our involvement. Our daughter is incredibly strong in her stem subjects and we wanted to ensure her writing and analysis skills would be equally developed. Elizabeth has provided exactly this— She naturally breaks things down in a way that makes everything manageable while maintaining depth. She draws out real analytical thinking—encouraging my daughter to think more deeply, challenge ideas, and develop her own voice. If you’re looking for a tutor who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and has great impact, choose Elizabeth!
Trinh A
23rd Mar 2026
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Jeremy B
Jeremy has been teaching my son for a few months now. Jack enjoys his lessons with Jeremy’s engaging approach. This has transpired into Jack going up 2 grades in the short time Jeremy has taught him.
Michelle F
23rd Mar 2026
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Amelia T
Amelia is fantastic! My daughter is on her 3rd week studying with her and she has nothing but wonderful things to say about Amelia, she feels comfortable, enjoys the lessons and always leaves feeling as if she had improved from her previous lesson. We look forward to continuing working with her. Thank you Amelia
levi H
23rd Mar 2026
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Georgina B
Georgina has been fantastic throughout my son’s final exam preparation. From the very first lesson, she showed great care and professionalism — always asking what Jason needed and preparing materials accordingly. Her lessons are clear, encouraging and perfectly structured. We couldn’t be happier with the results and have already recommended Georgina to other parents. She is an excellent tutor and we would not hesitate to use her again!
rick F
23rd Mar 2026
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Abigail H
My son has made a great progress with Abigail's help! Great tutor, highly recommend
Tatiana N
23rd Mar 2026
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Frances H
Frances is a highly experienced and thoughtful teacher. She is always patient and encouraging, and creates a relaxed environment where my 9-year-old can genuinely enjoy writing. Her approach helps build confidence naturally, and it’s clear she knows how to guide children to express their ideas more clearly and effectively.We are very grateful for her support.
Vera X
21st Mar 2026
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