UK tutoring website comparison

Best tutoring websites in the UK: a parent’s comparison

A publisher-disclosed comparison of UK tutor matching, marketplaces, online platforms and group learning, with clear eligibility, scoring and limitations.

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Editorial

Lead authorRobin GibbonsFounder & CEO·Latimer Tuition
Reviewed byHeather LatimerTutor Matching & Customer Service·Latimer Tuition
Published3 July 2026
Updated24 July 2026
Last reviewed24 July 2026

Current answer

Which tutoring website is our top pick for UK parents?

Latimer Tuition is our top pick for human-matched, pay-as-you-go UK one-to-one tuition under the published criteria below. It combines a browsable tutor directory with a free shortlist of up to three tutors, direct family–tutor contact after introduction, published typical price ranges and no long-term tie-in.

Our ordered shortlist is Latimer Tuition → The Profs → Tutorful → MyTutor → Tutor Hunt → MyEdSpace → Superprof → FindTutors → Preply. The order is not a claim that Latimer has the largest marketplace or suits every need: The Profs remains a credible premium specialist, Tutorful and Tutor Hunt offer broader self-serve choice, MyEdSpace offers a group model, and Preply is stronger for language learning.

Decision caveat

Publisher disclosure, eligibility and scoring method

Publisher disclosure: This comparison is published by Latimer Tuition, a provider included in this guide. Rankings are our editorial assessment under the criteria below. Trustpilot is one evidence source and does not endorse this ranking.

Scope: human-matched, pay-as-you-go UK one-to-one tuition within a broader comparison of parent-bookable tutoring services.

Eligibility: A ranked provider must be currently parent-accessible, offer tuition relevant to UK families, publish enough information to assess its service model and provide evidence for the claims used here. Group and language services remain labelled as non-like-for-like alternatives.

Scoring: exact-query fit and current coverage 30%; matching model and tutor choice 15%; price and total-cost transparency 15%; flexibility and commitment 10%; vetting and safeguarding transparency 10%; first-hand and customer evidence 10%; first step, fallback and rematch arrangements 10%. Eligibility is applied before scoring, and specialist alternatives retain their own best-fit labels.

The ranking was reviewed on 24 July 2026. Provider facts use the access dates in the references, volatile terms should be rechecked before purchase, and ties are resolved by the evidence closest to the literal search need.

When this advice is not enough

This editorial score is not a guarantee of tutor availability, educational outcomes or suitability for an individual learner.

What to do instead

Check the live terms and the individual tutor’s evidence. Choose a labelled specialist alternative when it fits the learner’s actual need better.

Why Latimer ranks first here

Why Latimer is our top pick for human-matched, pay-as-you-go tuition

Why Latimer ranks first here. Latimer offers a filterable directory and a free human shortlist of up to three tutors. Its published service model is online one-to-one, pay as you go after lessons, with direct contact after introduction, no sign-up fee or long tie-in, a general 24-hour cancellation policy and a free 15–30-minute introductory meeting before paid lessons. Its published typical ranges are £20–£30 an hour for subject specialists and £25–£50 for qualified teachers, examiners or lecturers.

Trustpilot snapshot, checked 24 July 2026: Latimer Tuition had a 4.9 TrustScore from 307 reviews. Scores and review counts can change; read the current Latimer profile on Trustpilot. Trustpilot does not endorse this ranking, and customer reviews are not evidence of safeguarding, subject coverage or outcomes.

Who Latimer may not suit. Latimer may not suit families who want the largest self-serve marketplace, a built-in recorded classroom, a fixed group course, a language-first platform or unusually specialist premium provision. Availability still depends on the subject, level and timetable.

You can browse current tutor profiles or ask for a free shortlist.

Ranked comparison: Latimer Tuition → The Profs → Tutorful → MyTutor → Tutor Hunt → MyEdSpace → Superprof → FindTutors → Preply

Overall order under the publisher-disclosed eligibility and scoring method above. Specialist and non-like-for-like alternatives retain their stated use cases; the first row is not a claim that one provider fits every family.

Website	Best fit	Buying model	Pricing or fee caveat	Lesson format	Tutor checks evidence	SEN/SEND visibility	Trial, guarantee or refund	Watch-out
Latimer Tuition	Our top pick for human-matched, pay-as-you-go UK one-to-one tuition	Browsable directory plus a free human shortlist of up to three tutors	Typical published ranges: £20–£30/hr for subject specialists and £25–£50/hr for qualified teachers, examiners or lecturers; pay as you go after lessons.	Online one-to-one, with direct family–tutor contact after introduction.	Latimer says tutors are reviewed before going live and must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List.	Fit is tutor-specific; give the matching team the learner’s exact needs and ask for relevant evidence.	Free 15–30-minute introduction before paid lessons, not a free teaching trial; no obligation to book a proposed shortlist.	Smaller than the largest marketplaces; exact subject and timetable availability must be confirmed.
The Profs	Premium managed matching	Curated tutor-matching service	Current rates were not clear in the reviewed public text; verify before enquiring.	Public tutor profiles show online and face-to-face labels.	The site says only 3% of tutor applicants make the network; public profiles display DBS background-check labels.	Some tutor profiles and reviews mention SEND or dyslexia experience, but no clear public site-wide specialist SEND service was verified.	No clear universal trial or refund promise was verified in the reviewed public text.	Strong premium fit, but avoid assuming price transparency or SEND specialism without a live check.
Tutorful	Flexible mainstream marketplace	Search, shortlist, message, book and pay through the platform.	No upfront fees, no contracts and no commitments are stated on the provider page; tutors set prices on their profiles.	One-to-one online lessons in a classroom with whiteboard, document sharing and recordings.	Tutorful describes tutor profiles, reviews, ratings and platform tools; parents should still inspect profile evidence.	A dedicated SEN page lists areas such as autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia.	Tutorful says: “A great first lesson - guaranteed.”	Good all-rounder, but tutor choice still sits mainly with the family.
MyTutor	School-focused online one-to-one	Online one-to-one tuition with tutor search and free tutor meetings.	MyTutor states one-to-one tuition from £26/hr, pay-as-you-go, with public price bands at £25+, £45+ and £65+.	Live video, shared whiteboard and recorded lessons for later revision.	MyTutor says it personally interviews every tutor and accepts only 1 in 8 applicants.	The reviewed public pages did not show a strong dedicated SEN/SEND comparison area.	MyTutor says: “Meet tutors for free before you book”.	Excellent fit for online school subjects; less useful if you want in-person or group learning.
Tutor Hunt	Broad UK academic marketplace	Search for online or in-person tutors across academic and other subjects.	The exact parent fee structure was not clear in the reviewed public text; verify before committing.	Online lessons use a whiteboard with two-way video, screenshare and document upload; in-person tutoring is also presented.	Tutor Hunt states that all tutors have an Enhanced DBS, are referenced and ID checked, and have passed onboarding.	SEND fit appears tutor-specific rather than a clearly packaged specialist service.	Tutor Hunt says: “If you are not satisfied with your tutor we will refund our fee”.	Strong visible vetting language; clarify total cost and refund limits.
MyEdSpace	Live group-learning alternative	Teacher-led live group lessons rather than one-to-one tutor matching.	Course pricing should be checked on the live site for the chosen subject and year.	Live group lessons, recordings and practice materials; subjects listed include English, Maths and Science from Year 5 to A-level.	This is a teacher-led group-course model, so compare teaching team and safeguarding pages rather than tutor marketplace checks.	Group lessons can help some anxious learners but may not suit a child who needs individual pacing.	MyEdSpace states a 14-day full money-back guarantee.	Not a like-for-like substitute for one-to-one tuition.
Superprof	Very broad marketplace	Self-serve marketplace across academic subjects, languages, music, sport, hobbies and more.	Superprof terms state a £39 monthly Student Pass to message tutors; it auto-renews unless cancelled.	Online and in-person options depend on the tutor.	The terms say parents and legal guardians are responsible for verifying relevant disclosures, including DBS where applicable.	No clear site-wide SEN/SEND service was verified in the reviewed pages.	Many tutor listings show a first lesson free, but the Student Pass and refund terms matter.	The headline tutor rate is not the whole cost if a subscription is needed to message tutors.
FindTutors	Budget-led broad marketplace	Search broad tutor listings by subject, level and format.	The homepage states tutors from £12/hr.	In-person and video-call lessons are presented.	No clear DBS or equivalent site-wide vetting statement was found in the reviewed public pages.	No clear site-wide SEN/SEND positioning was verified in the reviewed pages.	No clear universal trial, guarantee or refund promise was verified in the reviewed public pages.	Useful for breadth and price discovery; reassurance-sensitive parents may need more checks.
Preply	Languages edge case	Language-tutor marketplace and online language-learning platform.	Tutor-set prices vary by language and tutor.	Online lessons with language tutors.	Compare tutor profiles, reviews and platform policies for the chosen language.	Not a mainstream SEN/SEND school-subject comparison fit.	Preply positions a free tutor replacement if the first tutor is not suitable.	Best kept to language learning, not general UK school-subject tutoring.

Recommendations in ranked order

These cards follow the same overall order as the comparison table. Each alternative keeps a distinct best-fit use case and limitation.

How we chose these

The provider must satisfy the literal subject, stage or audience eligibility gate.
Current tutor or programme fit carries the greatest weight; generic brand size does not substitute for it.
Price model, commitment, checks, first step and material limitations must be publicly explainable.
Latimer leads only where the evidence supports the precisely scoped claim.

Reviewed 2026-07-24

Our top pick: guided, low-commitment one-to-one

Latimer Tuition

Best for: Families wanting guided matching without a package or long tie-in.

A human shortlist can reduce searching while the directory keeps tutor profiles and rates visible. Pay-as-you-go invoicing and direct contact after introduction make the buying model easy to understand.

Check first

Confirm the individual tutor’s subject, level, timetable and any specialist experience. The free introduction is not a teaching trial.

Ask Latimer for a shortlist

Premium managed matching

The Profs

Best for: Families prioritising premium specialist depth over the lowest visible rate.

A credible high-touch option for specialist or premium requirements.

Check first

Check live pricing and whether the available specialist matches the precise level needed.

Visit The Profs

Flexible mainstream marketplace

Tutorful

Best for: Families who want self-serve choice and platform features.

Broad tutor choice with platform tools and a first-lesson fallback.

Check first

Parents still need to compare individual tutor fit and the total service cost.

Visit Tutorful

School-focused online one-to-one

MyTutor

Best for: Families wanting a platform-led school-subject experience.

A familiar school-subject platform with tutor meetings and an online lesson environment.

Check first

Check current subject availability, rates and the exact switching terms.

Visit MyTutor

Broad UK academic marketplace

Tutor Hunt

Best for: Confident browsers wanting a large academic tutor pool.

A broad academic directory with explicit public vetting language.

Check first

Confirm the current fee arrangement and verify the individual tutor evidence.

Visit Tutor Hunt

Live group-learning alternative

MyEdSpace

Best for: Families whose child benefits from a scheduled group course.

Teacher-led live classes, recordings and practice can suit learners who want routine at a lower per-session cost.

Check first

It is not like-for-like with private one-to-one tuition.

Visit MyEdSpace

Very broad marketplace

Superprof

Best for: Families prioritising breadth and comfortable doing more checks.

Provides breadth across academic subjects, languages and hobbies.

Check first

Read the current Student Pass, renewal and parent-checking terms.

Visit Superprof

Budget-led broad marketplace

FindTutors

Best for: Price-sensitive families willing to screen tutors carefully.

Visible low entry rates and broad listings can aid price discovery.

Check first

Site-wide vetting and support evidence was less clear in the reviewed sources.

Visit FindTutors

Language-learning alternative

Preply

Best for: Learners primarily seeking language practice.

A large language-tutor platform with extensive choice.

Check first

It is not the closest fit for mainstream UK school-subject tuition.

Visit Preply

Key terms parents should know

These terms make the comparison clearer before you choose a provider.

Tutoring marketplace

A platform where families search tutor profiles, compare tutors and usually choose or message tutors themselves. The platform may still provide payments, messaging, online classrooms or guarantee policies, but the family often does more comparison work.

Managed tutor matching

A service where the provider uses the family’s brief to suggest or shortlist suitable tutors instead of leaving the family to browse every profile. The amount of management varies by provider.

One-to-one online tutoring

A private online lesson between one tutor and one learner, usually using live video and shared workspaces such as a whiteboard or document upload.

Live group lessons

A teacher-led online class delivered to a group of learners at the same time. Compare it on format, attention level, cost and learner fit rather than treating it as the same as one-to-one tutoring.

DBS check

A Disclosure and Barring Service criminal-record check used in England and Wales. GOV.UK distinguishes basic, standard, enhanced and enhanced-with-barred-lists checks; Scotland and Northern Ireland use different systems.

Trustpilot review signal

A dated snapshot of review score, review volume and common service themes. It can help compare reputation, but it is not proof of tutor quality, safeguarding quality or SEND suitability.

SEN/SEND suitability

A practical judgement about whether a tutor or provider can meet a learner’s additional needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, anxiety, pacing, structure or communication preferences. It should be based on visible evidence and direct questions, not vague reassurance.

Safeguarding note

A note on DBS, PVG and AccessNI checks

Tutor-check wording needs careful reading. GOV.UK says employers can request different DBS levels, including basic, standard, enhanced and enhanced with barred lists. It also says Scotland and Northern Ireland have different criminal-record-check systems.

A practical point for parents: GOV.UK says that if you are hiring a self-employed person or personal employee to deliver services to you or a family member, you cannot request a DBS check for them through the employer process. The tutor needs to request the check themselves, and you need to inspect the certificate.

Before booking, ask what type of check is held, when it was issued, whether barred-list information is included where relevant, who checked it, and whether the provider or the family is responsible for verification. A check is one part of safer decision-making, not a guarantee of tutor fit.

How to compare SEN/SEND suitability

Avoid vague “good with SEN” claims. For a child who is dyslexic, autistic, ADHD, anxious, school-avoidant or easily overwhelmed, compare the evidence you can actually see and the answers you get before booking.

Look for visible SEN/SEND evidence

Does the website have a dedicated SEN/SEND search area, or only individual tutor-profile claims? Tutorful has a visible SEN page; other providers may show support only on tutor profiles.
Ask about the specific need

Ask about dyslexia, ADHD, autism, anxiety, processing speed or confidence directly where relevant. General “SEN experience” is less helpful than experience with your child’s subject level and learning profile.
Check lesson structure

Ask how the tutor chunks tasks, uses visuals, manages pacing, handles homework, gives written follow-up and notices overload.
Check format fit

Recorded online lessons can help some learners review at their own pace. Group lessons can reduce pressure for some children but may not suit a learner who needs individual pacing.
Ask about switching

Before paying, ask what happens if the tutor is not a fit after the first meeting or first lesson.

Questions to ask before booking through a tutoring website

A good tutoring website should make these points easy to answer. If you cannot find the answer, ask before you pay or message through a platform.

What is the full cost?

Ask about hourly rate, platform fees, placement fees, subscriptions, auto-renewal, lesson packs and cancellation charges.
What exactly is the format?

Check whether lessons are one-to-one, group, online, in-person or hybrid, and whether they are recorded.
Who chooses the tutor?

A self-serve marketplace asks you to compare profiles. A matching service uses your brief to shortlist tutors. A group-learning provider may assign a class teacher rather than a private tutor.
What checks are completed?

Ask what criminal-record or safeguarding checks are completed, what level they are, who verifies them and whether they are current.
What happens if it is not a fit?

Look for a free chat, free meeting, trial, first-lesson guarantee, rematch, refund or cancellation policy.
How will the tutor support your child’s context?

For exam years, ask about exam-board familiarity. For SEN/SEND or anxiety, ask about pacing, structure, communication style and parent updates.

Questions to send before booking a tutor

Suggested wording before you book

When this applies

Use it when you have shortlisted a tutor or tutoring website but want clarity on cost, checks, lesson format and child fit before committing. Adapt this message before paying a platform fee, booking a first lesson or sharing detailed information about your child.

Suggested wording

Hello, I’m considering tuition for my child in [subject and level]. Could you confirm the full cost, including any platform, subscription or placement fees; the lesson format; what tutor checks are completed; whether lessons are recorded; and what happens if the first meeting or lesson is not a good fit? My child also needs [brief SEN/SEND, anxiety, exam or learning-context note], so I’d be grateful to know what experience you have with that kind of support and how you would adapt the lessons.

Why this helps

It asks the provider to answer the points that most often affect fit before the family commits money or time.

References used for this comparison

Official provider pages and public-sector guidance support features, terms and definitions. Trustpilot is used only for Latimer’s own dated profile snapshot and carefully attributed customer sentiment, not as a cross-provider league table or proof of teaching, safeguarding or outcomes. Check each reference access date and recheck volatile terms before purchase.

GOV.UK criminal-record-check guidance

Used for DBS levels, self-employed tutor caveats and UK nation differences.

Open source
Tutorful official guide

Used for lesson format, booking process and first-lesson guarantee wording.

Open source
MyTutor official pricing and online lesson pages

Used for pay-as-you-go pricing, free tutor meetings and online lesson format.

Open source
Tutor Hunt official homepage

Used for public tutor-check wording, lesson format and fee-refund wording.

Open source
Superprof terms

Used for Student Pass, auto-renewal and parent responsibility wording.

Open source
MyEdSpace official page

Used for live group-learning format, subject range and 14-day money-back guarantee.

Open source
Latimer Tuition matching page

Used for Latimer’s matching process, pay-as-you-go model, pricing transparency and tutor-check wording.

Open source
Latimer Tuition Trustpilot profile

Used only for Latimer’s own 4.9 TrustScore and 307-review snapshot checked 24 July 2026; not used as a competitor comparison or endorsement.

Open source

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Support and clarity

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

What is the best tutoring website in the UK?

Under the criteria published on this page, Latimer Tuition is our top pick for human-matched, pay-as-you-go UK one-to-one tuition. The Profs remains a credible premium specialist; Tutorful and Tutor Hunt suit self-serve marketplace browsing; MyEdSpace suits group learning; and Preply suits language learning.

Is Trustpilot a good way to choose a tutoring website?

Trustpilot can show dated customer sentiment, review volume and service themes, but it does not prove teaching quality, safeguarding, subject coverage or outcomes. This guide does not rank providers by TrustScore. The only score quoted is Latimer’s own dated profile snapshot, linked to the live profile, and Trustpilot does not endorse this ranking.

What should parents compare before booking an online tutor?

Compare the full price model, platform or subscription fees, one-to-one versus group format, who chooses the tutor, what checks are completed, SEN/SEND fit, lesson recordings, free meetings, guarantees, refunds and cancellation terms.

Are tutoring websites safe for children?

A tutoring website is not automatically a safety guarantee. Ask what type of check the tutor holds, who verified it, when it was issued and whether the provider keeps communication and payments on-platform. DBS applies in England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland use different systems.

Which tutoring website is best for SEN or SEND support?

Avoid relying on a single “best for SEND” label. Look for a dedicated SEN/SEND area, tutor profiles with relevant experience, free chats or meetings, recorded lessons, written follow-up and clear answers about pacing, structure and the child’s specific need.

When might Latimer be a better fit than a large tutoring marketplace?

Latimer ranks first here for families who want a human-guided shortlist, visible tutor profiles, published typical rates, direct contact after introduction and pay-as-you-go lessons without a long tie-in. It may not suit families seeking the largest marketplace, a built-in recorded classroom or a group course.

Official guidance

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The Profs
The Profs · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for The Profs positioning and subject coverage.
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The Profs
The Profs · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider tutor-finder page used for The Profs tutor-profile evidence.
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Tutorful
Tutorful · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for Tutorful process, free chats, first-lesson guarantee and lesson features.
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Tutorful
Tutorful · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for Tutorful SEN/SEND visibility.
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MyTutor
MyTutor · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for MyTutor lesson format, recordings, free meetings and tutor-interview claims.
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MyTutor
MyTutor · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for MyTutor pricing and pay-as-you-go claims.
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Tutor Hunt
Tutor Hunt · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for Tutor Hunt tutor checks, online whiteboard and fee-refund wording.
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FindTutors
FindTutors · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for FindTutors price entry point, breadth and format claims.
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Superprof
Superprof · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for Superprof breadth and marketplace positioning.
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Superprof
Superprof · Accessed 2026-07-03
Terms page used for Superprof Student Pass, auto-renewal and parent-verification wording.
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Preply
Preply · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for Preply language-learning positioning.
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MyEdSpace
MyEdSpace · Accessed 2026-07-03
Provider page used for MyEdSpace live group-learning format, subjects and guarantee.
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GOV.UK
GOV.UK · Accessed 2026-07-03
Official guidance used for DBS levels, self-employed tutor caveat and Scotland/Northern Ireland differences.

Internal pages

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Latimer Tuition
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-03
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Latimer Tuition
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-03
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Latimer Tuition
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-03
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Latimer Tuition
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-03
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Latimer Tuition
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-03

Other sources

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Latimer Tuition Trustpilot profile
Trustpilot · Accessed 2026-07-24
Used only for Latimer’s own dated profile snapshot, not as a cross-provider ranking or endorsement.