11 plus maths tutoring websites

Best tutoring websites for 11 plus maths: which type fits your child?

Compare structured programmes, tutor marketplaces, practice platforms and matched tutor shortlists by price, format, tutor checks, SEN/SEND detail and trial terms.

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Editorial

Lead authorRobin GibbonsFounder & CEO·Latimer Tuition
Reviewed byHeather LatimerTutor Matching & Customer Service·Latimer Tuition
Published3 July 2026
Last reviewed3 July 2026

Current answer

Quick answer: choose the best fit, not the loudest “best” claim

The best tutoring websites for 11 plus maths are not one-size-fits-all. The better question is which type of support fits your child, your budget and your local admissions context.

A structured 11 plus programme can suit a child who needs routine and accountability. A tutor marketplace can suit parents who want to compare individual tutors themselves. A platform-first preparation website can suit children who will use regular online practice and progress tracking. A matched shortlist service can suit parents who want one-to-one tutoring but would rather not browse dozens of profiles unaided.

This guide compares public provider evidence by lesson format, pricing model, tutor checks, SEN/SEND detail, trial or guarantee policy, and best-fit audience. It does not treat review scores, marketing phrases or any one provider’s own claims as a guarantee of teaching quality or a school place.

Decision caveat

How to use Trustpilot and review rankings

Trustpilot can be a useful parent signal because it shows public sentiment and review volume. It should not be used on its own to decide whether a provider is right for 11 plus maths. Review displays change, and a high rating does not prove that a tutor or platform suits your child’s target school, maths gaps, confidence level or SEND needs.

For that reason, this guide does not present a fixed Trustpilot category order. Where a provider displays review information on its own pages, treat it as a date-sensitive snapshot and compare it with the provider’s lesson format, safeguarding wording, tutor checks, progress reporting and trial terms.

This also keeps the word “best” honest. ASA/CAP guidance says objective and comparative claims need evidence, so a parent comparison should show its criteria rather than turn a review score into a teaching-quality ranking.

When this advice is not enough

If you are about to pay, choose between two very similar providers, or quote a review score in your own notes, a general review impression is not enough.

What to do instead

Check the current Trustpilot profile or category page on the same day, read recent reviews rather than only the headline score, and then cross-check the provider’s current terms, tutor checks and lesson model.

11 plus maths tutoring websites compared

The table below compares four different models parents commonly meet when searching for 11 plus maths tutoring websites. It is a fit-based comparison, not a claim that one provider is best for every child.

Website	Best-fit type	Pricing model	Lesson format	Tutor checks or vetting stated	SEN/SEND detail	Trial or reassurance policy	Best-fit audience
Explore Learning	Structured 11 plus programme	Explore’s 11+ page uses the wording: “Prices starting from £190 per month” — Explore Learning. Treat prices as current only after a fresh check.	Online or in-centre delivery; one-to-one or group settings; weekly 60-minute lessons; school-tailored plans; adaptive curriculum; practice questions, progress reports and mock exams.	Explore states that its 11 Plus tutors are DBS checked and employed directly by Explore Learning, with managers who know local schools and admissions context.	Explore gives the most specific public SEN detail in the evidence used here: around 4,000 SEN students, around 15% of membership, and practical support features such as computers, headphones, coloured screens and audio instructions.	Free trial stated on the provider page.	Parents who want a planned programme, regular routine, progress reporting and a choice of online or centre-based support.
Tutorful	Self-directed tutor marketplace	Tutorful says parents book through the platform and pay after the lesson, with no upfront fees, contracts or commitments stated.	Parents search by subject, academic level or exam, filter by details such as SEN, qualified teacher or price, shortlist 3–5 tutors, message them and use free 15-minute video chats. Lessons take place one-to-one online.	Tutorful’s public pages state safety features including enhanced background checks for tutors, DBS wording, recorded online lessons, platform-only messages and a dedicated safeguarding officer.	Useful if parents want to search for individual tutors with SEN experience, but that is not the same as a universal SEND offer. Ask each tutor what they can adapt in practice.	Tutorful’s wording is: “A great first lesson - guaranteed.” — Tutorful. Check the current guarantee terms before booking.	Parents who want maximum choice, price comparison and control over the final tutor decision.
Atom Learning	Platform-first 11 plus preparation	Atom’s FAQ listed Exam Prep at £59.99 per month and Exam Prep Plus at £69.99 per month, with annual options also stated. Prices can change.	Atom describes “tailored questions, teacher-led learning resources, school-specific mock papers” — Atom Learning — plus progress tracking. Optional 1:1 tuition can be arranged on top of a subscription.	Do not treat Atom as a tutor marketplace by default. If adding live tuition, ask how tutors are recommended, checked and reported on.	The evidence used here supports platform and parent-support features, not a dedicated SEND comparison claim. Ask about practical adjustments if your child needs them.	Five-day free trial for new customers stated in Atom’s FAQ.	Families who want a lower-cost, data-led practice platform with school-specific mock papers before, or alongside, live tutoring.
Latimer Tuition	Online one-to-one tutoring with optional matched shortlist	Latimer positions its model as pay-as-you-go, with direct tutor contact, no starting fees or packages, and no long-term tie-in. Live directory prices and availability should be checked at the time of enquiry.	Parents can browse tutor profiles directly or ask for a small matched shortlist. Tutoring is positioned as online one-to-one support.	Latimer’s matching page says it recommends “up to three DBS-checked tutors” — Latimer Tuition — and says tutors are reviewed before taking live clients.	Best treated as a tutor-fit discussion unless current tutor profiles or team guidance confirm the exact SEN/SEND support needed for your child.	The matching request is free and no-obligation; parents pay after choosing and booking a tutor.	Parents who want one-to-one maths support and would value help narrowing the shortlist rather than browsing every profile unaided.

Best fit by parent priority

Use this as a decision aid after reading the comparison table. The right choice is the one that reduces the biggest risk for your child: lack of structure, too little tutor choice, poor practice consistency, or too much shortlisting work for the parent.

Most structured support

Choose a structured programme when routine matters most

A programme model can help when your child needs weekly accountability, progress routines and a plan linked to a target school or exam. Explore Learning is the clearest example in the current evidence. Check the monthly cost, cancellation terms and whether the lesson format is one-to-one, group, online or centre-based.

Most tutor choice

Choose a marketplace when you want to compare tutors yourself

A marketplace can work well if you want to compare price, availability, SEN experience, qualified-teacher status and exam specialism across several tutors. Tutorful is the clearest example in the current evidence. Check that you have time to interview tutors and judge the final fit, because the extra choice is useful only if you can use it well.

Most platform-led practice

Choose platform-first preparation when practice data matters

A platform can suit a child who will complete regular independent practice and whose parents want progress data, school-specific mock papers and lower monthly cost than ongoing live tuition. Atom Learning is the clearest example in the current evidence. Check that optional tuition is enough for your child, because it is not the same as every session being live one-to-one teaching.

Most supported shortlist

Choose a matched shortlist when you want one-to-one support without a long search

A matched shortlist can suit parents who know they want live one-to-one tutoring but would like a small number of suitable options rather than a large open marketplace. Latimer is the clearest example in the current evidence. Check that the available tutors match your child’s subject, level and schedule, and do not assume a guaranteed match or school outcome.

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Programme, marketplace, platform or shortlist: what changes for your child?

Many parents search for one thing — an 11 plus maths tutoring website — but the products behind the websites can be very different. This matters because the wrong format can be expensive even when the provider is reputable.

Model	What you usually get	Best when	Main risk
Structured programme	Regular lessons, prepared materials, progress routines and a defined programme.	Your child needs routine, accountability and a plan rather than ad hoc help.	Paying for more structure than your child needs, or not checking whether the programme fits your local test context.
Tutor marketplace	Search filters, tutor profiles, messaging, tutor choice and flexible booking.	You want to compare tutors directly and are comfortable judging fit yourself.	Choosing on price or reviews before checking 11 plus maths experience, safeguarding wording and teaching style.
Platform-first preparation	Adaptive questions, mock papers, progress data and parent support, with live tuition sometimes optional.	Your child will practise independently and you want a lower-cost way to build maths fluency and exam familiarity.	Buying a subscription that is not used consistently, or expecting it to replace targeted teaching when your child has a specific gap.
Matched shortlist	A small number of suggested tutors based on your brief, usually with the option to speak before booking.	You want one-to-one tutoring but need help narrowing options quickly.	Assuming the first shortlist is automatically right; still ask about maths topics, target school fit and lesson expectations.

What to check before paying for 11 plus maths tutoring online

A good provider page should make these answers easy to find. Where it does not, ask before you book.

Local fit

Which target school, area, consortium or admissions process is the maths preparation designed around?
Maths coverage

Which topics are assessed first, and how will the tutor or platform find your child’s gaps?
Lesson format

Is support one-to-one, group-based, centre-based, online live teaching, self-paced practice, or a blend?
Tutor checks

What exact tutor-check wording is stated, such as DBS checks, employment status, training, references or platform safeguards?
SEN/SEND detail

What practical adjustments can the provider or tutor make, and who decides any formal school or admissions arrangements?
Progress reporting

How will you know whether maths confidence, speed and accuracy are improving?
Trial, guarantee and cancellation

What is free, what is paid, what happens if the first lesson is not right, and what notice is needed to cancel?
Review evidence

What do recent reviews say, and do they match the exact support your child needs rather than a general impression of the brand?
Pressure level

Is this the lightest support model that meets the need, or will it add more stress than value?

Decision caveat

England and Northern Ireland: do not assume one 11 plus process

For England, 11 plus maths requirements can vary by school, area or consortium. GOV.UK points parents to local councils and admission criteria for state-funded schools, and the Department for Education school admissions code applies to England. Do not assume one national 11 plus maths format or one national deadline.

For Northern Ireland, use Education Authority Northern Ireland and school criteria rather than England-style assumptions. EA Northern Ireland’s post-primary guidance covers Year 8 applications, school preferences, admissions criteria, special provisions or special circumstances for entrance assessments, and appeals. The official wording is clear: “no child can be guaranteed a place in any school or any particular type of school” — Education Authority Northern Ireland.

When this advice is not enough

If you are preparing for a named grammar school, consortium, local authority area, entrance assessment or Northern Ireland post-primary application, a broad tutoring website comparison is not enough on its own.

What to do instead

Read the current school, consortium, local council or Education Authority Northern Ireland criteria, then ask each tutor or provider how their maths preparation fits those requirements.

SEN/SEND support

SEN/SEND support: look for practical detail, not just a badge

Some provider pages give much more useful detail than others. Explore Learning’s SEN page says it supports around 4,000 students with Special Educational Needs, around 15% of membership, and names practical features such as computers, headphones, smaller teacher-support ratios, coloured screens and audio instructions. That is more concrete than a general “SEND-friendly” statement.

For marketplaces, filters such as SEN experience can help you find a potentially suitable tutor, but the individual conversation still matters. Ask what the tutor will do differently in lessons, how they will reduce anxiety, and how they will report progress.

Keep tutoring support separate from formal admissions arrangements. In England, GOV.UK notes that children with an education, health and care plan have a different school-place process. In Northern Ireland, EA guidance says placement for a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs is discussed through the annual review process. A tutor can support learning; a tutor should not be presented as someone who can secure formal adjustments or a school place.

Where Latimer may fit

Where Latimer may fit for 11 plus maths

Latimer sits closest to the matched-shortlist and online one-to-one tutoring models. Its current pages position the service around direct tutor contact, pay-as-you-go pricing, no starting fees or packages, and no long-term tie-in. Parents can browse tutor profiles themselves or ask Latimer to recommend a small tutor shortlist.

Latimer’s matching page says the team can recommend “up to three DBS-checked tutors” based on details such as subject, level, schedule and budget. It also names eleven-plus prep as one of the common reasons parents use the matching service.

“If we cannot find a strong fit, we will say so honestly rather than send a weak match.” — Latimer Tuition

That makes Latimer a sensible fit to consider if you want one-to-one maths support and would value human help narrowing the options. It is not a promise of a guaranteed match, guaranteed availability or guaranteed school outcome; those depend on your child’s needs, tutor availability and the admissions context you are working within.

Questions to ask before booking

A short message you can adapt

When this applies

A parent has found a promising 11 plus maths tutor or tutoring website and wants to check fit before committing. Use this once you have shortlisted a tutor or provider but before you pay for lessons or a subscription.

Suggested wording

Hello, I’m looking for 11 plus maths support for my child. Could you tell me how your lessons are adapted to our target school or local admissions process, whether the support is one-to-one, group-based or platform-led, what tutor checks or safeguarding measures apply, how progress is reported, and what happens if the first lesson or trial does not feel like the right fit? My child also needs [brief SEN/SEND or confidence detail, if relevant], so I’d like to know what practical support you can offer before we book.

Why this helps

It asks about local fit, lesson format, tutor checks, progress reporting, reassurance terms and SEN/SEND support in one clear message.

Key terms parents may see when comparing 11 plus maths websites

These plain-English definitions can help you compare like with like.

11 plus maths

The maths element of selective-school or entrance-test preparation. It may sit alongside English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, and the exact content varies by school, area or test provider.

Tutoring website

A broad term covering live tutoring, tutor marketplaces, structured tuition programmes, preparation platforms, or a blend of these.

Tutor marketplace

A site where parents search, filter, compare, message and book individual tutors themselves.

Structured 11 plus programme

A planned course or membership with regular lessons, progress tracking and materials organised around a chosen school or exam path.

Platform-first preparation

A model where the core product is adaptive online practice and progress tracking, with live tutoring optional or secondary.

Matched shortlist service

A service where a team uses your brief to recommend a small number of suitable tutors, rather than asking you to browse every profile unaided.

DBS checks

A safeguarding-related background-check signal. Compare the exact wording each provider uses rather than assuming all checks are identical.

SEN/SEND suitability

A provider’s stated ability to support children with special educational needs or disabilities. Look for practical detail and keep it separate from formal admissions arrangements.

Trustpilot signal

A public review signal that can help with sentiment and review volume, but should be cross-checked against lesson format, tutor vetting, SEND detail and current terms.

Trial or guarantee policy

The provider’s stated offer for trying the service, having an introductory chat, or getting a replacement lesson if the first lesson is not right. These terms can change.

Sources and details to refresh before relying on this comparison

The comparison uses current provider pages for provider-specific claims and official sources for admissions and comparative wording. Prices, review displays, tutor availability, trial wording, guarantee wording and admissions-cycle details can change, so refresh those details before making a final decision.

Explore Learning: 11+ tuition

Pricing, format, tutor checks, school-tailored planning and free-trial wording.

Open source
Explore Learning: SEN tuition

SEN support details and practical accessibility features.

Open source
Tutorful: how it works

Marketplace filters, shortlist process, free chats, payment flow and first-lesson guarantee wording.

Open source
Tutorful: homepage

Public safeguarding and safety feature wording.

Open source
Atom Learning

Platform-first exam-prep offer, school-specific mock papers and progress tracking.

Open source
Atom Learning: FAQ

Pricing, free trial, optional 1:1 tuition and support channels.

Open source
Latimer Tuition: how it works

Pay-as-you-go tutoring model and direct tutor contact.

Open source
Latimer Tuition: find a tutor

Live tutor directory filters; availability and price data should be checked at the time of use.

Open source
Latimer Tuition: matched shortlist

Shortlist process, DBS-checked tutor wording, no-obligation wording and eleven-plus prep use case.

Open source
GOV.UK: school admissions

England admissions context and local admission criteria.

Open source
Department for Education: School Admissions Code

Official admissions-code scope for England.

Open source
Education Authority Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Year 8 post-primary admissions, criteria, special provisions and no-guarantee wording.

Open source
ASA/CAP: misleading advertising

Comparative and superlative advertising wording guardrails.

Open source

Related guidance

More guidance from this section

More guidance from this part of the Ed Centre that may help with the same decision, stage or next step.

Related guidance

Best tutoring websites for 11 plus preparation: a parent’s comparison guide

A clear, source-backed way to compare 11+ tutoring websites by provider type, Trustpilot signal, pricing model, lesson format, tutor checks, SEND evidence and best-fit family.

Related guidance

Best tutoring websites for 11 plus English: compare the right fit

A parent-focused comparison of tutoring websites, platforms and courses by price model, lesson format, tutor checks, English coverage, SEN suitability and trial terms.

Related guidance

Tutoring websites for GCSE maths: a parent-friendly comparison

Use Trustpilot as a starting signal, then compare pricing models, lesson formats, tutor checks, SEN suitability, trial policies and the type of family each service fits.

Support and clarity

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

What is the best tutoring website for 11 plus maths?

There is no single best website for every child. Choose by fit: structured programme, tutor marketplace, platform-first preparation or matched shortlist. Review scores can help, but they are not a guarantee of maths teaching quality or a school place.

Is a tutoring website the same thing as a tutor?

No. Some websites sell live one-to-one tutoring, some help you browse individual tutors, some provide structured programmes, and some mainly provide online practice and mock papers. Compare the actual lesson model before comparing prices.

Which 11 plus maths tutoring websites offer one-to-one tutoring?

Tutorful is a one-to-one tutor marketplace. Explore Learning states online one-to-one and group or in-centre formats depending on the offer. Latimer is positioned as online one-to-one tutoring with direct browsing or a matched shortlist. Atom is primarily platform-first, with optional 1:1 tuition on top of a subscription.

Is Atom Learning a tutoring website or a preparation platform?

Atom is best described as platform-first 11 plus preparation. Its core offer is tailored questions, teacher-led resources, school-specific mock papers and progress tracking, with 1:1 tuition available as an additional layer.

How should parents use Trustpilot when comparing tutoring websites?

Use Trustpilot as a review signal for public sentiment and review volume. Do not treat category position, star rating or review count as proof of teaching quality. If you are using review data to choose, check the current profile and read recent reviews.

Do 11 plus maths tutoring websites support children with SEN or SEND?

Some provide more public detail than others. Explore Learning gives specific SEN support details in the evidence used here. Marketplace filters can help you find tutors with SEN experience, but you should ask the individual tutor what they can adapt. Tutoring support is not the same as formal admissions arrangements.

What should parents ask before booking 11 plus maths tutoring online?

Ask about local test fit, maths-topic coverage, lesson format, tutor checks, progress reporting, SEN/SEND support, trial terms, guarantee wording and cancellation policy. Specific answers are more useful than broad claims about 11 plus expertise.

Does this advice apply to Northern Ireland?

The provider comparison is intended for families in England and Northern Ireland, but the admissions context is not identical. In Northern Ireland, use Education Authority Northern Ireland guidance and individual school criteria rather than assuming England-style 11 plus terminology or dates apply.

Official guidance

1.
GOV.UK: school admissions
GOV.UK · Accessed 2026-07-04
Official England-facing admissions guidance used for local admissions and EHC-plan caveats.
2.
Department for Education: School Admissions Code
Department for Education / GOV.UK · 2022-03-11 · Accessed 2026-07-04
Official statutory guidance used for the England scope of admissions-code wording. Published 2014-12-19 and last updated 2022-03-11.
3.
Education Authority Northern Ireland: post-primary admissions
Education Authority Northern Ireland · 2026-06-18 · Accessed 2026-07-04
Official Northern Ireland source used for Year 8 post-primary admissions, school criteria, special provisions, SEN statement caveat and no-guarantee wording.
4.
ASA/CAP: Misleading advertising
ASA / Committee of Advertising Practice · Accessed 2026-07-04
Official advertising-code page used as a guardrail for comparative and superlative wording.

Internal pages

1.
Latimer Tuition: how it works
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-04
2.
Latimer Tuition: find a tutor
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-04
3.
Latimer Tuition: match me with a tutor
Latimer Tuition · Accessed 2026-07-04

Other sources

1.
Explore Learning: 11+ tuition
Explore Learning · Accessed 2026-07-04
Provider page used for 11+ pricing, lesson format, school-tailored planning, tutor-check wording and free-trial wording.
2.
Explore Learning: SEN tuition
Explore Learning · Accessed 2026-07-04
Provider page used for SEN support details and practical accessibility features.
3.
Tutorful: how it works
Tutorful · Accessed 2026-07-04
Provider page used for marketplace filtering, shortlist advice, free chats, payment flow, online lessons and first-lesson guarantee wording.
4.
Tutorful homepage
Tutorful · Accessed 2026-07-04
Provider page used for public safety and safeguarding wording.
5.
Atom Learning
Atom Learning · Accessed 2026-07-04
Provider page used for platform-first 11+ preparation, school-specific mock papers and progress tracking.
6.
Atom Learning FAQ
Atom Learning · Accessed 2026-07-04
Provider FAQ used for pricing, free-trial wording, optional 1:1 tuition and support channels.

Quick answer: choose the best fit, not the loudest “best” claim

Choose a structured programme when routine matters most

Choose a marketplace when you want to compare tutors yourself

Choose platform-first preparation when practice data matters

Choose a matched shortlist when you want one-to-one support without a long search

A short message you can adapt

11 plus maths

Tutoring website

Tutor marketplace

Structured 11 plus programme

Platform-first preparation

Matched shortlist service

DBS checks

SEN/SEND suitability

Trustpilot signal

Trial or guarantee policy

Match me with a tutor

More guidance from this section

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Best tutoring websites for 11 plus English: compare the right fit

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Frequently asked questions

Official guidance

Internal pages

Other sources