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We understand the pressure in Durham. With no grammar schools, SATs can feel like the single moment that shapes your child's path, especially when you're hoping for a place in a top stream at a sought-after secondary school. It's a lot for a young learner to carry. But what if your child could walk into their exams feeling prepared, confident, and even calm? From your home in Durham, we connect you with brilliant, hand-picked SATs tutors from across the UK. This is one-to-one support that builds skills and, just as importantly, self-belief.

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Building the Foundation for Their Entire School Journey

Strong SATs results are about more than just a score on a piece of paper; they are the foundation for your child's secondary education. It's the key that helps secure their place in the academic streams where they can be challenged and thrive, keeping future possibilities wide open. Nailing the fundamentals of maths and English now builds the confidence they'll carry into their GCSEs and beyond, making ambitious goals, like one day studying at the prestigious Durham University, feel achievable right from the start.

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The Right Support to Turn SATs Anxiety into Achievement

The right tutor does more than just teach; they connect. They take the time to understand exactly how your child learns, pinpointing the specific maths problems that cause frustration or the reading comprehension skills that need a boost. Imagine your child finally having that 'aha!' moment with fractions or grammar, not in a busy classroom, but with an expert who makes them feel seen, heard, and capable. Each online session is built around your child's specific needs. A tutor might use interactive whiteboards to break down long division step-by-step or create fun, engaging ways to practise spelling and punctuation. It's not about endless drills; it's about targeted, supportive practice that turns 'I can't do this' into 'I've got this', building real skills and exam readiness week by week. And it all happens from the comfort of your home in Durham. No stressful journeys after school, just effective, one-to-one learning that fits around your family's schedule. By going online, you're not limited to tutors nearby. You get access to the very best primary specialists from all over the UK, ensuring your child gets the expert support they truly deserve. It's the flexible, reassuring way to help them shine.

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£55/hr
5.0
Gemma P
Ex-Deputy Head Primary 11+ SATs SATs Specialist!
With over a decade of teaching experience in top UK Primary Schools and an outstanding track record of accelerating progress (please see my reviews), I offer a premium tutoring service tailored for families seeking the highest standard of support in their child’s education. I specialise in 11+ Entrance Exams, Year 2 and Year 6 SATs, and core primary subjects (Maths and English) for children aged 5 to 12.As a former Deputy Headteacher, external KS2 SATs marker, and dedicated 11+ strategist, I bring insider knowledge, precision, and depth to every lesson. My clients value not only the measurable a...
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£47/hr
4.9
Padma A
SATs 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 needs.I am a patient...
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£85/hr
5.0
Steph L
Experienced & Qualified SATs Teacher
Hi, I’m Steph – a qualified maths teacher who’s here to help you feel more confident and less stressed about maths.Whether you’re struggling to keep up, aiming for a pass, or pushing for a top grade, I’ll break things down in a way that makes sense. I know maths can feel overwhelming sometimes, but I promise you it doesn’t have to stay that way. My lessons are calm, supportive, and totally tailored to you. We’ll focus on the topics you need help with, go at your pace, and I’ll always make sure you understand why something works—not just how to do it.I’ve taught thousands of students online and...
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£56/hr
5.0
Judy C
Former Headteacher .... Friendly, dedicated & fun SATs 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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£32/hr
5.0
Michael G
Patient SATs tutor
I've been a primary school teacher for 15 years and have expertise in English, grammar and reading. I have also tutored maths on a one-to-one basis at primary level. Furthermore, I have marked the SATS for the previous ten years and possess a strong knowledge of subject matter in relation to the core subjects. I am a passionate professional, who can make a difference on a one-to-one basis.Essentially, my background is English: I undertook an undergraduate degree in English and then a Postgraduate degree in Creative Writing. I qualified as a teacher in 2011, after completing a Primary PGCE and have...
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£24/hr
4.6
Kathy F
Creative SATs tutor
I am a Royal Holloway, University London graduate with a BA and MA, specialising in arts and humanities. I am very keen to help pupils to learn and fully understand what they might not get in a classroom environment. Whilst at school and even at university, I had one-on-one help and I would not have got the grades if it was not for this extra help. That is why I want to help those who may need the extra help to get the grades they want.I did my A levels at a school as opposed to a college and this gave me the experience to work with the lower parts of the school (junior and senior). I would help...
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Reece M
Reece has got a lovely way with our son. Reece is patient and calm and at the same time very encouraging in a way that feels real and authentic. It comes clearly across that he has a genuine interest in teaching children. He makes the lessons enjoyable and fun, whilst he is at the same time serious in helping our son to develop more skills, knowledge and confidence in the subjects. Would highly recommend.
Jana P
18th Mar 2026
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Lorrayne N
Lorrayne was extremely kind, patient and understanding when working with my son. He has cerebral palsy, selective mutism and anxiety, so finding the right tutor who truly understands his needs is very important to us. She took the time to speak with me in detail to understand Isaac’s background and the challenges he faces in school. I really appreciated how knowledgeable she is about supporting children with anxiety and communication difficulties. Isaac felt comfortable during the session and was able to engage with the activities she set, which was very encouraging for us. Lorrayne also shared helpful ideas and strategies to support Isaac’s communication and confidence, which showed how experienced she is working with children with additional needs. We are really looking forward to continuing lessons with her and feel confident that Isaac will benefit from her support.
Shaneela K
16th Mar 2026
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Harriet A
My daughter looks forward to her sessions with Harriet. Loving to learn and build confidence is what we wanted for her. Harriet has already build a rapport and confidence in her. Thank you.
Eddy A
2nd Dec 2025
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Simran S
Simran is really good and my son loves the sessions with her and follows her very well despite being a bit late in the day.
Jesse S
29th Sep 2025
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Mark R
Excellent, patient and understanding Primary English & Maths tutor. Highly Recommended!!
Nick F
1st Sep 2025
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Christy J
Christy showed extreme patience with my son during his English SATs tutoring. Her tutoring style was such that she always kept him engaged and interested in his sessions. The results have been seen already from his mock results. He has improved in all sections of his English SATs. Christy provided homework in the form of spellings that we were able to practice in-between sessions. She also worked with my son on past papers with him completing these under exam conditions. I am so grateful to Christy and all the work and supports she did with my son. I will be using her again in the future for other subjects. Thank you Christy
Tanyia R
14th May 2025
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Rebecca T
Great teacher understood what I needed for my child.
Rashal U
10th May 2025
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Becky E
Becky has just delivered my daughter’s first tutoring session to provide some additional bolstering for my daughter’s upcoming SATs. I’m very impressed with Becky’s delivery and teaching skills, she’s already made some headway in first session which we hope will continue. Thanks Becky
Victoria S
27th Mar 2025
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