Latimer Tuition | Pay as you go after lessons; published typical rate ranges; no long tie-in. | Online one-to-one with direct contact after introduction. | Latimer publishes Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List wording; English and local-format expertise remains tutor-specific. | Potentially comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and writing where the individual tutor evidences it; Latimer has no proprietary practice platform. | Needs can be included in the brief; verify dyslexia-aware or other relevant adaptations with the tutor. | Free 15–30-minute introduction before paid lessons, not a free teaching trial. | Our top pick for a flexible matched tutor when the required English and local-format evidence is present. | Confirm the target school or consortium format and the tutor’s feedback approach before booking. |
Tutorful — broad tutor marketplace | Tutor-set hourly rates; examples on the 11 plus page were around £60–£65 per hour when reviewed in July 2026. | One-to-one tutor search, messaging and booking, mainly online for this use case. | Provider says school-age tutors need DBS checks and publishes additional selection claims. | Tutor-by-tutor. Search for comprehension, vocabulary, creative writing, verbal reasoning overlap and local exam experience. | SEN search page and filters can help, but fit still depends on the individual tutor. | Provider pages refer to free introductory chats with many tutors and first-lesson guarantee wording; confirm current terms before booking. | Parents who want lots of choice, profile filtering and direct comparison between tutors. | Broad marketplace choice does not prove 11-plus English or local-format fit; verify the individual tutor’s evidence. |
MyTutor — established online tutoring platform | Current provider-owned 11 plus pricing was not confirmed in the available evidence reviewed. | Online tutoring platform model. | Use the current provider site to check interview, DBS and tutor-check details before relying on them. | Tutor-by-tutor; ask specifically about 11 plus English, creative writing and local exam fit. | Some public reviews mention SEN use, but that is not enough to choose a tutor; check individual tutor experience. | Trial and cancellation terms should be checked on the current provider page. | Parents who want an established online platform and are happy to examine individual tutor profiles closely. | Verify 11-plus English quality from current tutor or programme evidence, not customer-review scores. |
Atom Learning — structured 7–11+ preparation platform plus optional 1:1 tuition | Subscription preparation plans; when reviewed in July 2026, the provider page showed Year 3–6 Exam Prep and Exam Prep Plus monthly/yearly options, plus 1:1 tuition from £54 per lesson. | Self-study practice, mocks and progress data, with a separate one-to-one entrance-exam tuition option. | Provider page says 1:1 tuition tutors are enhanced DBS checked. | English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning are listed in plan wording; tuition page includes written assessment and creative-writing support. | Useful for routine and data; parents should check whether the child also needs human writing feedback or adaptations. | Atom’s tuition page used the provider wording “100% satisfaction guaranteed”; confirm the current guarantee wording before booking. | Families who want structured independent practice, progress tracking and optional 1:1 support. | Strong if your child can work regularly at home; less complete if writing needs close marking every week. |
Explore Learning — centre-and-online hybrid | Monthly membership model; when reviewed in July 2026, the provider page showed 11 Plus and Entrance Exam group and one-to-one options with free trial, no joining fee and cancel-anytime wording. | In-centre group sessions and online one-to-one options, depending on the chosen membership. | Use the provider page to check current tutor and centre-team wording. | Its free resources discuss comprehension, inference and answer explanation; memberships include practice materials and progress reports. | May suit children who benefit from regular scheduled sessions; ask about specific adaptations before joining. | Provider pricing page included free-trial, no-joining-fee and cancel-anytime wording when reviewed in July 2026. | Families who want recurring sessions, progress reports and a centre/online choice. | Good example of a website that is not just a tutor directory. |
Examberry — specialist 11 plus programme provider | Course and programme fees; dates and prices should be checked against the current course page. | Specialist group courses, online and in person according to provider wording. | Check current tutor and class-lead wording on the provider page. | Provider pages refer to English, creative writing and wider 11 plus subjects; weekly assessment/report wording was visible when reviewed in July 2026. | Ask directly about group size, feedback and adaptations if your child needs extra support. | Check the current course page before paying because course terms, cancellation wording and refund wording can change. | Parents who want a planned specialist programme rather than open-ended tutor search. | Specialist programme fit may be strong, but verify current course availability, tutor evidence and terms on the provider’s official pages. |
Mrs Jones Education / 11 Plus Tuition — structured specialist course | Course fee model; when reviewed in July 2026, the Year 5 course page showed a reservation fee and monthly tuition wording. | Weekly online tuition with monthly mock exams, according to the course page. | Provider-specific course lead model; check current teacher, safeguarding and terms wording. | Course page states English coverage including comprehension, creative writing and vocabulary. | Ask before enrolling whether the course format fits your child’s confidence, processing speed and writing needs. | Current cancellation and refund terms should be checked before paying any reservation or course fee. | Families who want a structured course and prioritise its published English coverage, format and marking approach. | Check current course format, teacher evidence, feedback depth, cancellation terms and local-test fit before ranking this specialist option. |
Dukes Tutoring — premium bespoke agency option | Bespoke agency model; confirm current fees on the provider page before comparing. | Bespoke one-to-one tutoring model. | Treat vetting and outcome wording as provider-owned claims unless independently supported. | Likely to be tailored by tutor and school target; ask about 11 plus English, writing and local entrance requirements. | Ask directly about SEND, EAL or other additional-needs support before booking; do not assume fit from broad provider wording. | Consultation, assessment or trial wording should be confirmed on the current provider page. | Families looking for high-touch, premium one-to-one support. | Avoid repeating outcome percentages unless the current source and wording are clear. |
