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Secure Your Child’s Place and Performance at York’s Elite Schools
In a city defined by global academic prestige, the path to success is a long-term commitment. Whether your child is striving for a place at St Peter's or navigating the rigorous curriculum at Queen Ethelburga’s, it is natural to want to provide every possible advantage. These schools are notoriously difficult to get into, but they are also demanding to stay in. The workload is intensive, and the expectation to maintain top-tier results can be overwhelming. But you don't have to be the one masterminding the revision. Your role is to be the parent - providing the support and the right connections - while we provide the specialist expertise to help them keep up and stand out.
With Tutorful, you don’t have to spend your evenings browsing profiles. We take that task off your plate by matching your child with a specialist mentor who fits their learning style and specific academic goals. This one-to-one, online approach allows 90% of our students to improve by at least one full grade, giving them the tools they need to secure their place and then thrive within it.
With Tutorful, you don’t have to spend your evenings browsing profiles. We take that task off your plate by matching your child with a specialist mentor who fits their learning style and specific academic goals. This one-to-one, online approach allows 90% of our students to improve by at least one full grade, giving them the tools they need to secure their place and then thrive within it.
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Building a Foundation for Lasting Success in York’s Top Schools
York’s independent and high-performing schools set a global gold standard for education. Striving for success in this environment means more than just passing an entrance test; it’s about giving your child the strategic advantage they need to handle the ongoing academic pressure. The support you put in place now - from 11+ entry through to A-Levels - is an investment in a lifetime of elite opportunities.
Families in York use our one-to-one online sessions to help their children:
Find a tutor Families in York use our one-to-one online sessions to help their children:
- Master the competitive entrance assessments for York’s oversubscribed independent schools.
- Maintain the high grades required to stay in the top sets and avoid falling behind the fast-paced curriculum.
- Achieve top-flight GCSE and A-Level results to unlock places at Russell Group and Oxbridge colleges.
- Develop the independent study skills needed to manage the heavy workload at leading colleges like Archbishop Holgate's.
- Build the intellectual resilience required to handle the high expectations of an elite school environment.
York’s Premier Schools: Excellence That Demands Dedication
York is home to institutions known globally for their academic rigour and exceptional student outcomes. These are high-stakes environments where consistent support is key.
- St Peter's School, York: Founded in 627 AD, this is one of the world's most famous academic icons. Entry is exceptionally competitive and the school is frequently oversubscribed. Once admitted, students face a rigorous curriculum that demands high-level dedication. Tutoring focus: 11+ and 13+ entrance mastery, GCSE Science/Maths extension, and A-Level grade retention.
- Queen Ethelburga’s College: Consistently one of the UK’s top-ranked schools for A-Level results. It offers a high-aspiration environment where students are expected to perform at the very top of national benchmarks. Tutoring focus: A* target support for GCSEs, A-Level mastery, and maintaining elite academic standing.
- Bootham School: A school that balances a strong academic record with a heritage of independent thought. It encourages students to think for themselves, but expects high-level achievement across a broad and challenging curriculum. Tutoring focus: Subject confidence, grade improvement, and high-level academic extension.
- The Mount School: A leading independent school for girls with a formidable reputation for empowering students in STEM. It provides an ambitious curriculum that requires students to be both focused and intellectually daring. Tutoring focus: STEM confidence, entrance excellence, and managing the secondary workload.
- Archbishop Holgate's School: A high-performing academy with some of the strongest results in the region. It is known for its "highly ambitious" curriculum and expects students to articulate complex knowledge with precision. Tutoring focus: Grade 9 target support, A-Level mastery, and managing the transition to Sixth Form study.
Meet some of our
15 tutors in York:
£65/hr
5.0
Emily C
Highly Experienced Fully Qualified English Teacher
I teach GCSE and IGCSE English Language and Literature, as well as AQA and Edexcel A-level English Literature. I am a friendly, experienced and enthusiastic educator who has worked for years as a full-time teacher and private tutor for KS3, GCSE and A-level students. I have also worked as a GCSE English examiner, and I currently work for the University of York's Education department.I boost students’ skills and confidence while we study English Language and Literature, doing everything possible to help them succeed in their exams. My approach to tutoring is to be positive, supportive and constructive, c...
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£62/hr
5.0
Michael B
Energetic tutor
I am currently the Head of Business with over 25 years of experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Business.
I cover GCSE and A-Level Business, and as a GCSE Business examiner, I provide insights into what assessment criteria are looking for, ensuring students are well-prepared for their exams.
My lessons are meticulously prepared and tailored to your needs. I focus on student-centred learning, enabling you to develop critical analysis skills essential for achieving top marks. I incorporate interactive whiteboard sessions and real-world examples to make learning both enjoyable and accessible....
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£31/hr
4.8
Sarah N
Passionate graduate wanting to encourage a love of learning
I am a music graduate from the University of York, where I achieved a 2:1 and studied modules in music education and community music.I specialise in Edexcel GCSE and A level Music, including Bach chorales, and also teach EDUQAS and AQA Music at both levels. I have extensive experience teaching English across all GCSE exam boards, as well as OCR A level English. For Psychology, most of my teaching experience is with the AQA specification. I also teach practical piano to students of all ages, either for exams or enjoyment, and ABRSM Grades 1 to 5 theory as a separate subject or alongside piano and...
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£31/hr
5.0
Jade G
Enthusiastic tutor
Hello! I’m Jade, originally from Nottingham but now fully converted to a northern girl, having been in York for a good while! I’ve been teaching university students for 4 years now whilst studying for my PhD. I’ve also invigilated exams at my local high school, so I have experience with children 11-16. Whilst my PhD is in Sociology (which I’ have recently completed at the University of York) my Masters degree is in Criminology and Social Research (also York), and my BA was dual honours Criminology and English from Keele University. I have taught on a range of criminology, sociology, and researc...
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£31/hr
4.8
Manish C
Robotics, Coding (Python), Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
PhD Engineering Specialist, Robotics and MedTech Expert, University and Postgrad Mentor. I am a Research Lead and University Lecturer specializing in the intersection of Soft Robotics, Mechatronics, and Medical Device Design. With a PhD and PGCAP (Higher Education) qualification, I don’t just teach subjects; I mentor the next generation of engineers and innovators. I bring this real-world industrial expertise directly into our lessons, moving beyond textbooks to solve complex, high-level engineering challenges.I specialize in supporting University (UG/PG) and Professional learners in: 1. Advanced E...
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£93/hr
4.5
Kasturi H
Professional tutor
I am Dr Kasturi Hazarika, a higher education tutor and independent researcher with an MPhil and a PhD in Sociology and around 5 years of teaching experience supporting at different stages of education.I have taught and supported students accross foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels at UK univerities, with understanding key concepts, developing academic confidence, improving writing skills, and preparing for assessments. My experience includes delivering lectures, seminars, providing assessment feedback, and supervising postgraduate dissertations and projects.My aim is to make Sociology...
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor Katie K
I had a great experience studying A-Level Biology with Katie, she was lovely and always took the time to explain ideas thoroughly and clearly. She made difficult topics much easier to understand and really helped me master exam techniques. I really appreciated her supportive approach and would highly recommend her to anyone studying biology.
Nasser M
14th Aug 2026
Anik M
Anik is a great tutor. He is very patient and understands the needs of students and tailors the lessons accordingly. He helped my daughter achieve her desired grades in A Level Maths which helped her entry to a Russell Group University.
Tharanga D
14th Aug 2026
Alice A
I am happy to recommend Alice who helped my son with his a level politics exam preparation. Thank you Alice!
Rachel H
14th Aug 2026
Ian B
I can highly recommend Ian who worked with my son over several weeks to support his sociology a level knowledge and exam skills. He went from quite a poor performance in the trial exam to achieving an A in the real thing which I am sure is down to the extra input from Ian.
Rachel H
14th Aug 2026
Daniel B
At the start of year 13, I was struggling with exam techniques for OCR geography and was averaging Bs in topic tests. This tutor has been incredibly helpful in supporting me and tailoring lessons to the topics I was struggling with and I'm proud to say I achieved an A in my final exams thanks to his help. I would 100% recommend him to anyone needing help with A level geography at any stage.
Ishani S
14th Aug 2026
Jessica P
Fantastic! Super helpful in helping me understand the mark schemes and conquer the system! Specifically very helpful with biology essays and learning what to put in to get the marks! She marked all my essays in her own time and gave very extensive feedback that was so so helpful! Thank you so much I couldn’t have done it without you!
Emma C
14th Aug 2026
Pippa C
Pippa is an excellent tutor, she was brilliant at accommodating the way that I learn, which really helped for me understand film studies!! Pippa is so good at breaking down all the information you need and helps you in the lesson to do past paper questions with the content, which really helped for exam technique and learning the content.
Pippa made a huge difference, and my final grade for film studies reflected this, I went up 2 Grades from my mock!
In addition to this, she was always helpful outside the lesson times, as she would respond to any questions I had, whenever I needed help in a topic.
I highly recommend Pippa as a tutor!
Emma J
14th Aug 2026
Veronika R
I couldn’t recommend Veronika enough! I only started the Russian A-level course in Year 13 and with her help I was able to achieve an A*. As I already speak Russian, my main challenge was getting used to the A-Level course, exam technique and knowing exactly what was expected of me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and patient and always explained things clearly. She played a huge part in helping me achieve my A*, and I’m so grateful for all her help throughout the year. I would definitely recommend her to anyone doing Russian!
Sophia W
14th Aug 2026
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