Families across London turn to tutoring for reasons as varied as the city's schools: a child preparing for the 11+ at a grammar or independent school, a sixth-former working towards A-Level or IB coursework, or a parent wanting steady support through the primary curriculum. This page sets out how Taylor Tuition works with London families, matching each pupil with a tutor suited to their subject, level and target school, whilst keeping the process straightforward from first enquiry to ongoing sessions.
Most sessions run online, which suits families managing school runs, clubs and siblings across different boroughs, though those who prefer a tutor in the room can arrange in-person sessions in central London. Taylor Tuition works with pupils preparing for entrance exams at London's independent and grammar schools, from Surbiton High School and Wimbledon High School to Tiffin School and The Latymer School, alongside the ongoing school curriculum from primary through to A-Level and IB.
Whether a family is starting to think about 11+ or 13+ preparation, wants support through GCSE options, or simply needs consistent help alongside school terms, Taylor Tuition begins with a free initial consultation before arranging sessions around the pupil's timetable, with a tutor matched to the relevant school, subject and exam board. Enquiries are answered within one working day with tutor recommendations, and progress is reviewed as sessions continue.
Schools and entrance exams in London
London's school landscape includes a wide range of options for 11+ entry, from state-funded grammar schools such as The Latymer School, Tiffin School, Sutton Grammar School for Boys and Queen Mary's Grammar School, to independent day and boarding schools including Merchant Taylors' School, Alleyn's School, Whitgift School and Haileybury School. Many girls' schools, among them North London Collegiate School, St. Paul's Girls' School, Wimbledon High School and Francis Holland School, also select at 11+, alongside co-educational schools such as Colfe's School, City of London Freemen's School and Kingston Grammar School.
Further afield, schools such as St. Dunstan's College, Blackheath High School, Sydenham High School and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School serve south-east London, whilst Hampton School, The John Lyon School, University College School and King's College School, Wimbledon reflect further options across west and south-west London. Boarding options within reach of the city, including Aldenham School, Felsted School and Royal Russell School, extend the range of schools families consider at 11+.
- Aldenham School (11+)
- Alleyn's School (11+)
- Belmont Mill Hill School (11+)
- Blackheath High School (11+)
- Channing School (11+)
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (11+)
- City of London Freemen's School (11+)
- Colfe's School (11+)
- Emanuel School (11+)
- Felsted School (11+)
- Francis Holland School (Sloane Square) (11+)
- Francis Holland School Regent's Park (11+)
- Haberdashers' Adams School (11+)
- Haileybury School (11+)
- Hampton School (11+)
- Hymers College (11+)
- King's College School, Wimbledon (11+)
- Kingston Grammar School (11+)
- London Park School Mayfair (11+)
- Merchant Taylors' School (11+)
- Mount House School (11+)
- North London Collegiate School (11+)
- Notting Hill and Ealing High School (11+)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (11+)
- Queen's College London (11+)
- Queen's Gate School (11+)
- Royal Russell School (11+)
- St. Dunstan's College (11+)
- St. Margaret's School Hampstead (11+)
- St. Paul's Girls' School (11+)
- Surbiton High School (11+)
- Sutton Grammar School for Boys (11+)
- Sydenham High School (11+)
- The Harrodian School (11+)
- The John Lyon School (11+)
- The Latymer School (11+)
- Tiffin School (11+)
- University College School (11+)
- Whitgift School (11+)
- Wimbledon High School (11+)
- All 91 London school guides
Grammar schools and the 11+ in London
The region's grammar-school entry works differently from independent-school admissions, with a single test window and local-authority deadlines, and we keep a separate guide to it.
How tutoring works for London families
Sessions run online for families across the UK and internationally, and in person in central London. Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session and depend on tutor level and subject, with no registration fee and a free initial consultation.
Every tutor who works with children holds an enhanced DBS check, and most are registered on the DBS Update Service. More than half of our tutors hold Qualified Teacher Status and around three in five hold a master's degree or doctorate, and the pool includes former heads of department and school leaders, experienced exam-board examiners, teachers from independent and boarding schools, and educational consultants with independent-school admissions experience. Every placement begins with an introductory session with the matched tutor, and we re-match at no extra cost if the fit is wrong; families receive progress reports after sessions and have a dedicated point of contact, and we reply to enquiries within one working day with tutor recommendations.
Subjects and levels
Frequently asked questions
- Is tutoring available in person, or only online?
- Sessions with Taylor Tuition run mainly online, which suits families across London balancing school runs and after-school commitments, though families who prefer a tutor in the room can arrange in-person sessions in central London. Online sessions are also available for families across the wider UK and internationally, with residential placements arranged abroad on request.
- How does Taylor Tuition match a tutor to my child?
- Each placement is matched to the child's subject, level and target school, drawing on a tutor pool that includes former heads of department, exam-board examiners, teachers from independent and boarding schools, and consultants with independent-school admissions experience. Every placement opens with an introductory session with the matched tutor, and Taylor Tuition re-matches at no extra cost if the fit isn't right.
- When should we start preparing for 11+ or 13+?
- Timing depends on the child and the schools being considered, though families often begin 11+ preparation earlier than 13+, building familiarity with each school's format alongside normal schoolwork. The initial consultation with Taylor Tuition is free and is a useful point to discuss timing for a specific school list before a tutor is matched.
- Does online tutoring suit younger children preparing for 7+ or 8+?
- Online sessions are used across age groups, including primary-age children preparing for 7+ or 8+ entrance, with a dedicated point of contact and progress reports kept between sessions to keep parents informed. Families who would rather their younger child worked with a tutor in the room can instead arrange in-person sessions in central London.
- What does tutoring with Taylor Tuition cost?
- Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session and depend on the tutor's tier, set by their qualifications and teaching experience, and on the subject involved. There is no registration fee, the initial consultation is free, and Taylor Tuition usually replies to enquiries within one working day with tutor recommendations suited to the child.
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