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Compare Key Stage 2 tutor profiles with lower listed hourly prices first, then look beyond the rate to the child’s stage and subject, tutor experience, availability, teaching approach and likely fit. “Affordable” is a relative guide on this page, not a fixed price cap or a claim that every tutor will suit every family. For Reception, Key Stage 1 or requirements the filters do not capture, use Latimer’s matching service.

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These tutor profiles are filtered for Key Stage 2 and shown with lower current listed hourly prices first. Compare rate with subject and stage fit, experience, availability, teaching approach and your child’s needs.

Ahmed Shoja Anwary

Mathematics Specialist

London

£20.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Mathematics

Over 3 years' of tutoring experience.
Holds A*, A* for Mathematics and Economics at A-Level.
Holds grade 9 in GCSE Mathematics and 9s and 8s across the rest of his GCSEs.
Due to Ahmed's high GCSE achievement, he was offered the Colin Pond scholarship.
Holds numerous UKMT (UK Maths Trust) challenge awards.

Ahmed is a GCSE and A-Level Maths tutor who uses structured, exam-focused lessons, clear explanations and tailored practice to build confidence and address gaps in understanding.

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Valentina Proycheva

English and TEFL Specialist

Maidstone

£20.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureTEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Over 5 years' of experience teaching English.
Currently studying Psychology at Arden University.
Qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language with her TEFL certificate.

Valentina Proycheva is a GCSE English tutor with TEFL certification, offering personalised, interactive lessons for learners at KS2, KS3 and GCSE level.

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Ahmed Hasson

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Manchester

£22.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Holds over 2 years' experience working as an online tutor.
Currently studying for his Bachelor of Science in Medicine & Surgery at the University of Plymouth.
Holds A, A, B for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds 7 A*s, 2 As, and 1 B at GCSE level.

Maths and science tutor offering online tutoring for 11+, KS2/KS3 and GCSE in maths, physics, biology and chemistry. Ahmed Hasson has 2+ years’ experience, studies Medicine at the University of Plymouth, and shares lesson reports.

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Caleb Manful

Science and Economics Specialist

Enfield, London

£22.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryEconomicsMathematics+1 more

Currently studying Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham.
Holds over 2 years' of both in-person and private online tutoring.
Holds A* for Economics at A-Level.
Holds A*, A*, A for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE level.

Caleb Manful is a Pharmacy student at the University of Nottingham who tutors Biology, Chemistry and Physics from KS2 to GCSE, with an organised approach focused on strong foundations and exam technique.

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Zakariya Balogun

Biology, Chemistry, and Geography Specialist

Ashford

£22.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryGeographyMathematics

Currently studying Medicine (MBChB) at the University of Birmingham.
Holds A, A, A for Chemistry, Biology and Geography at A-Level.
Holds 8 A*s at GCSE level.
Experienced in providingOne-2-One and small group academic support.

Zakariya supports GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Geography students with calm, structured teaching that develops subject understanding, exam technique and confidence.

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Nida Ali

Science Specialist

Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

£23.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryEnglish skillsMathematics+2 more

Holds an M.Phil degree in Science and Management.
Worked as a Science teacher in secondary school for 4 years abroad.
Worked as a cover supervisor in secondary schools in UK for 3 months.

Nida Ali is a Science Specialist and physics tutor providing online tutoring for KS2–KS3 and GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics; M.Phil-qualified with 4 years’ secondary teaching experience. Session reports included; homework available free.

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What “affordable” means on this page

“Affordable” does not have one universal hourly threshold. Here it means using the listed profile rate as a starting point and showing lower listed prices first, so families can compare options without treating price as a quality score. Latimer tutors set their own rates, and the rate shown on the current profile is the figure to compare.

A workable choice depends on more than the lowest number. Consider whether the likely lesson frequency is sustainable, whether the tutor supports the child’s stage and subject, and whether their availability and teaching approach fit the learner. A lower rate does not prove lower quality; a higher rate does not guarantee a better match or faster progress.

Compare the current listed hourly rate and charging basis.
Consider whether the likely lesson frequency is sustainable.
Check the child’s exact stage, subject and learning need.
Review availability, teaching approach and current profile evidence.

How the tutor shortlist is filtered and ordered

The tutor list is filtered for Key Stage 2 and ordered by listed hourly rate from lower to higher. This makes price easier to compare; it does not create a maximum price, an affordability badge or a quality ranking.

The individual profile remains the evidence for rate, subjects, experience, qualifications and availability. Because the list is filtered for Key Stage 2, it does not cover every primary stage. Families looking for Reception, Key Stage 1 or a differently named primary stage should use matching rather than assume the cards cover every primary learner.

Filtered for: Key Stage 2 relevance
Ordered by: Listed hourly price, lower first
Profile evidence: Rate, subject and stage experience, credentials, availability and other current details
Not guaranteed: A price ceiling, all-primary coverage, quality ranking, an immediate start, blanket credentials, local coverage or outcomes
Use matching when: The learner needs Reception, KS1, a nation-specific stage, a particular subject, budget, timetable, delivery method or credential

What to compare alongside price

Use the cards as a shortlist, not a scorecard. A fair comparison starts with the current rate and then checks the exact stage and subject, availability, relevant background, teaching approach and how the tutor will assess and review the learner’s needs. Not every profile will show every detail, so use the introduction to ask focused questions.

Listed rate: Current hourly rate, proposed lesson length and charging basis
Stage and subject fit: The child’s exact primary stage, curriculum terminology and subject need
Availability: Current capacity and a timetable the family can sustain
Background: Relevant experience and credentials evidenced on the profile
Teaching fit: Clear explanations, rapport and engagement with a primary-age learner
Diagnosis and feedback: How gaps are identified, feedback is given and progress is reviewed
Lesson format: Platform, technology and practical parent or carer support
Safeguarding evidence: Current profile and policy information, kept separate from teaching quality
Communication: Parent updates, lesson reports and homework expectations
Sustainable value: Frequency, continuity and whether the support remains useful
Matching need: Whether a human request describes the learner more accurately than the filters

Why tutor rates and backgrounds can differ

Tutors set their own hourly rates, so profiles can differ. Background, experience and current availability may all play a part, but no single factor explains value for every learner.

Some tutors are qualified teachers; others bring academic, tutoring or professional experience. Check the current profile rather than assuming every tutor has the same credential. In England, QTS is a specific school-teaching credential, but it is not a blanket requirement for private tutoring. The strongest choice is the tutor whose evidenced experience, availability and approach match the child’s needs at a sustainable rate.

Current profile rate: The live figure to compare for the individual tutor
Qualified teacher or QTS: Use only where the profile or directory filter explicitly supports it
Other tutor backgrounds: Compare relevant experience, subject knowledge and teaching fit rather than applying a blanket label
Price and quality: Neither a lower nor a higher listed rate proves the better outcome for one learner

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How online tutoring works

From browsing to a first paid lesson

Start with the filtered profiles, read the current details and message a tutor who looks relevant. Latimer offers a free introductory meeting before paid lessons, giving the family and tutor a chance to discuss goals, availability, lesson format and fit. It is an introduction rather than a guaranteed full teaching session.

Standard tutoring is arranged on a pay-as-you-go basis rather than through a required long-term package. Before the first paid lesson, agree the current rate, lesson length, timetable and any tutor-specific arrangements. If the fit is not right, return to the directory or ask Latimer for matching help.

Browse the filtered tutor profiles.
Check the current profile evidence and message a suitable tutor.
Use the free introductory meeting to discuss goals, availability and fit.
Agree the rate, lesson length, timetable and format before paid teaching begins.
Reassess the fit and use the directory or matching service when needed.

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Online lessons, availability and practical fit

Latimer’s service is online-first and one-to-one. Online lessons can widen the choice of tutors and remove travel, but practical fit still matters: the child needs a suitable device, a quiet place and a lesson format that keeps them engaged. For younger learners, a parent or carer should know when the lesson is taking place and be available nearby where appropriate.

Price ordering does not prove that a tutor can start immediately. Check the profile and ask about current capacity, lesson times and the platform they use. In-person lessons may sometimes be agreed individually, but this page does not promise local coverage or a tutor within a particular distance.

Confirm the tutor’s current timetable and likely start timing.
Check the platform, equipment and lesson environment.
Plan suitable parent or carer awareness for a younger learner.
Treat any in-person arrangement as individual rather than guaranteed local coverage.

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What effective one-to-one support can look like

A useful first paid lesson may begin by finding out what the learner already understands, where the gaps are and how they respond to different explanations. Good one-to-one support can then combine modelling, guided practice, questions, feedback and a clear plan for what to revisit.

The Education Endowment Foundation’s evidence on one-to-one tuition supports targeted teaching, planned feedback and monitoring progress, while also showing that results vary. Tutoring can support understanding, confidence, habits and independence, but it cannot guarantee a particular grade, assessment result or rate of progress. Homework, lesson reports and parent updates should be agreed with the individual tutor rather than assumed.

Identify what the learner already understands and where support is needed.
Model and explain an idea in more than one way.
Use guided practice and feedback rather than simply supplying answers.
Agree useful follow-up and review whether the arrangement is helping.
Encourage self-checking, reflection and increasing independence.

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Read the EEF evidence on one-to-one tuition

Primary school is broader than Key Stage 2

This page is for primary-school families across the UK, but the displayed list is filtered for Key Stage 2. In England, KS2 covers Years 3–6, so Reception and Years 1–2 are outside this filter. The terminology is different elsewhere: Wales no longer organises the curriculum by Key Stages, Scotland uses Curriculum for Excellence levels, and Northern Ireland maps KS2 to P5–P7.

That difference matters when choosing a tutor. Check that the profile supports the child’s actual stage and subject, and use matching when the directory label does not describe the learner accurately.

England: KS2 covers Years 3–6; Reception and Years 1–2 are outside this shortlist
Wales: Current curriculum arrangements are not organised by Key Stages
Scotland: Primary learning uses Curriculum for Excellence levels rather than KS2
Northern Ireland: KS2 remains current but maps to P5–P7 rather than the England year structure

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When this page is useful — and when another option may suit better

This page is most useful when a family wants to compare current rates for targeted primary support and then assess fit. A learner may need help catching up, clearer explanations, homework support, practice, confidence in a subject or more challenge; these are goals to discuss, not outcomes any tutor can guarantee.

Regular one-to-one tuition is not the only sensible option. A narrow question may be solved with school support or a free resource, while a more complex combination of stage, subject, timetable, budget or learning need may be better handled through matching. Choose the least intensive option that is likely to meet the need, then review whether it is helping.

A family wants to compare current rates before making contact.
The child needs targeted explanation, practice or feedback.
The family wants to balance budget with regularity and fit.
The visible shortlist does not represent the child’s exact stage or subject.
School support or a free resource may solve a narrow need without regular tuition.

How often might tutoring be useful?

There is no universal lesson frequency or fixed number of sessions for a primary learner. A short-term gap, an ongoing confidence issue and regular stretch work may each need a different pattern.

Agree a schedule around the learner’s goal, attention, school workload, available time and family budget. After an agreed period, review what the child understands, how they are responding to feedback and whether the cost and timetable remain worthwhile. Frequency can then be increased, reduced or stopped as the need changes.

A short-term gap may need a different pattern from ongoing support.
Regularity is useful only when the timetable and budget are sustainable.
Understanding, workload and value should be reviewed rather than assumed.
The family and tutor can adjust frequency as the need changes.

Credentials, safeguarding and policy checks

Qualifications, safeguarding evidence and teaching fit are separate checks. A tutor may show a qualified-teacher badge, relevant experience or other credentials on the current profile; use only what is actually evidenced for that individual.

For a child’s tuition, read Latimer’s current safeguarding information and check the profile details that matter to your family. Do not treat a credential or background check as a guarantee of teaching quality or learner fit. Payment, cancellation and rescheduling terms can change, so review the current terms before booking and agree any tutor-specific arrangements in advance.

Check current profile badges and descriptions.
Keep qualifications and safeguarding evidence as separate considerations.
Use the current safeguarding information and terms rather than relying on an old summary.
Do not assume a credential, check or review proves teaching fit.

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Check current profile details before enquiring

Tutor rates, availability, credentials and other profile details can change. Use the live cards and profiles rather than relying on an old price range, tutor count or availability statement.

Before enquiring, recheck the hourly rate, confirm the proposed lesson length and timetable, and review the current profile evidence. If the shortlist does not contain a suitable option, matching can consider the full combination of stage, subject, budget, schedule and current capacity.

Recheck the current hourly rate.
Confirm availability and likely start timing directly.
Review the current profile evidence.
Use matching when the live shortlist does not fit.

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Need help balancing budget and fit?

The directory is useful for a straightforward KS2 and price comparison, but it cannot represent every primary learner. Latimer’s matching service lets a family describe the subject, stage, goal, timing, budget and schedule together, so the request can be considered as a whole.

Use matching for Reception or Key Stage 1, curriculum terminology not represented by the Key Stage 2 filter, a particular timetable or delivery preference, a credential requirement, or a learner need that is not clear from the cards. Recommendations depend on current tutor capacity and fit, so no particular tutor or response time is guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

What does “affordable” mean on this page?

On this page, affordable is a relative comparison, not a fixed hourly threshold. The shortlist is filtered for Key Stage 2 and ordered with lower listed hourly prices first. The same rate may be workable for one family and not another, so compare cost with fit, availability and the learner’s needs.

Are these the cheapest primary school tutors or is there a fixed price cap?

No. The list is ordered by the current listed price, lower first. It does not apply a maximum-price filter or prove that the tutors are the cheapest in the wider market. Use the current profile rate as a comparison point and avoid treating the list as a price guarantee.

How much does a primary school tutor cost?

Rates vary because tutors set their own hourly prices. The current profile rate is the figure to compare, together with the lesson length and arrangement being discussed. Latimer’s standard tutoring is pay-as-you-go, but recheck the profile and booking details rather than relying on an old general range.

Does the shortlist cover all primary ages?

No. The list is filtered for Key Stage 2. In England that means Years 3–6, so Reception and Years 1–2 are outside the filter. Wales and Scotland use different stage terminology, and Northern Ireland maps KS2 differently. Use matching for another primary stage.

What should I compare besides the listed hourly price?

Compare the child’s exact stage and subject, current availability, relevant experience and evidenced credentials. Also consider teaching approach, rapport, how gaps will be identified, feedback and progress review, lesson format, parent communication, safeguarding evidence and whether the likely frequency is sustainable.

Does a lower tutor rate mean lower quality?

No. A lower rate does not prove lower quality, and a higher rate does not guarantee a better fit or outcome. Rates may vary with tutor background, experience and availability; the more useful question is whether the tutor’s evidenced experience and approach suit the child.

Are all displayed tutors qualified teachers?

No blanket claim should be made. Qualifications vary, and qualified-teacher status should be checked on the current profile or by using the relevant directory filter. A tutor may also bring other relevant academic or tutoring experience.

Are all displayed tutors available now?

Not necessarily. Availability can change, and a profile being shown in the list does not guarantee an immediate start. Check the current profile and ask the tutor about capacity, timetable and likely start date before making plans.

Can I speak to a tutor before paying for a lesson?

Yes. Latimer offers a free introductory meeting before paid lessons. Use it to discuss goals, the child’s current needs, availability, lesson format and whether the relationship feels suitable. It should not be assumed to be a full trial lesson.

What happens if none of the displayed tutors is a good fit?

Use Latimer’s matching service. The request can include subject, level, goal, timing, budget and schedule, helping the team consider needs that the visible filters do not capture. Matching does not guarantee a particular tutor or response time.

Can I find an in-person primary tutor near me?

Latimer is online-first and one-to-one. An in-person arrangement may sometimes be agreed between a tutor and family who are near each other, but local coverage is not guaranteed. Compare online fit and current availability rather than assuming a nearby tutor is offered.

How often might a primary child need tutoring?

There is no universal schedule. Consider the learning goal, size of the gap, attention, school workload, available time and budget. Agree how understanding, progress and value will be reviewed, then adjust the frequency when the learner’s needs change.

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