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Best tutoring websites for KS2 pupils

Compare KS2 tutoring services for English, Maths, confidence, SATs and transition by tutor fit, lesson model, checks, cost and flexibility.

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  • Portrait of Robin GibbonsLead authorFounder & CEO·Latimer Tuition
  • Reviewed byHeather LatimerTutor Matching & Customer Service·Latimer Tuition
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Our top pick for flexible matched KS2 tuition

Latimer Tuition is our top pick for flexible human-matched KS2 tuition under the criteria below. A 22 July 2026 directory snapshot found 94 profiles marked available for KS2, including 60 Maths, 29 English Language and 26 English Literature profiles. Parents should still verify primary-age experience and the child’s exact need.

The order is Latimer Tuition → Tutorful → GoStudent → MyTutor → Teachers To Your Home → Superprof → Third Space Learning. Teachers To Your Home remains the teacher-only alternative; Third Space Learning is school-facing rather than a direct parent-bookable marketplace.

Ranked comparison: Latimer Tuition → Tutorful → GoStudent → MyTutor → Teachers To Your Home → Superprof → Third Space Learning

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.

Provider order under the criteria reviewed on 24 July 2026, with Latimer first only for the scope stated above.

WebsiteModelBest-fit KS2 parentPricing / commitment signalLesson formatTutor checks / safeguarding signalSEND/SEN noteTrial, guarantee or exit signal

Latimer Tuition

Human-matched one-to-one service plus browsable directory

Our top pick for flexible KS2 matching with visible tutor choice.

Pay as you go after lessons; published typical ranges; no long tie-in.

Online one-to-one with direct contact after introduction.

Latimer publishes Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List wording and offers a qualified-teacher filter; it is not teacher-only.

Needs can be included in the brief; verify the tutor’s primary-age experience and adaptations.

Free 15–30-minute introduction before paid lessons, not a teaching trial; general 24-hour cancellation policy.

Tutorful

Tutor marketplace with primary, KS2, SATs and subject-specific navigation.

Parents wanting the strongest all-round external pick for KS2 confidence, SATs, English or maths support.

Tutorful states lessons start from £20 per hour; verify the live tutor rate and any service cost before booking.

Online tutoring through the platform, with subject and level filtering.

Tutorful states tutors are background-checked, have 2+ years’ experience, are individually evaluated, and that only 1 in 8 applicants is accepted. Its safety wording says online lessons are recorded.

Tutorful surfaces additional-needs categories such as SEN, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia; suitability still depends on the individual tutor.

First-lesson replacement guarantee if the match is wrong.

GoStudent

Structured online tutoring platform with matched tutors.

Parents who want a guided online system and are comfortable reading membership terms before signing.

GoStudent publishes a base price of £24.99 for a 50-minute one-to-one online lesson, with lower per-lesson pricing on larger memberships; verify current package terms.

One-to-one online lessons.

GoStudent says only 8% of new tutor applicants pass its five-step selection process.

Useful where structured online matching suits the child; do not assume a SEND specialist unless the matched tutor’s experience supports it.

Free no-commitment trial lesson and free tutor switching are stated on the UK site; read cancellation and unused-credit rules carefully.

MyTutor

Online tutoring marketplace / platform.

Parents who want an established online platform and tutor choice, but can check the current booking page for KS2-specific terms.

Current KS2-specific pricing and guarantee details were not established from the official-source evidence used here; verify before booking.

Online lessons.

Confirm MyTutor’s current tutor-selection, interview and safeguarding wording on its official pages before booking for a KS2 pupil.

No provider-wide SEND-specialist claim is made here; check current official support information and the individual tutor’s evidence.

Check the current provider page before booking, because detailed KS2 trial or guarantee evidence was thinner here.

Teachers To Your Home

Teacher-led tutoring service.

Parents who specifically want a fully qualified teacher rather than a mixed tutor marketplace.

Provider-owned payment wording says parents pay after each lesson, with no registration fees and the option to stop tuition and cancel the account any time.

Face-to-face and online options are presented by the provider.

The provider says its tutors are experienced professional teachers, vetted by the service, with enhanced DBS checks.

The provider discusses SEN and qualified primary teachers; still ask about the specific teacher’s experience with your child’s needs.

Payment-after-lesson wording makes the commitment clearer than many subscription-style models.

Superprof

Very large general directory across academic and non-school subjects.

Parents who want broad choice and are prepared to do more filtering themselves.

Read the current Student Pass, renewal and tutor-fee terms before comparing the total cost.

Online and in-person options may appear depending on tutor.

Because it is a broad directory, parents should inspect each tutor profile and platform terms closely.

Do not assume KS2 or SEND fit from directory scale alone.

Many tutors may advertise a first lesson free, but platform pass/subscription terms need careful reading.

Third Space Learning

School-facing AI maths intervention.

Schools looking for KS2 maths intervention, not parents trying to book a private KS2 tutor directly.

Provider-owned page showed annual school pricing by school size, accessed 4 July 2026.

Voice-based AI maths tutoring positioned for schools.

Not comparable with a parent-booked human tutor marketplace.

Treat as a school intervention note, not a parent tutor-choice row.

School trial / school purchasing pathway, not direct parent booking.

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: flexible KS2 matching

Latimer Tuition

Best for: Families wanting guided matching without a package.

Current KS2 availability, a free shortlist, visible profiles and pay-as-you-go lessons make this a strong flexible one-to-one option.

Check first

Confirm primary-age experience, English or Maths goal, session length, supervision and any adaptations.

Visit Latimer Tuition

Broad marketplace

Tutorful

Best for: Families wanting self-serve choice.

Visible profiles and filters can help parents compare KS2 tutors.

Check first

Parents must assess the individual tutor’s primary-age fit.

Visit Tutorful

Structured online matching

GoStudent

Best for: Families comfortable with a managed package.

A managed online model can suit families wanting more platform coordination.

Check first

Read current membership, renewal and cancellation terms.

Visit GoStudent

Online platform option

MyTutor

Best for: Families preferring a platform-led experience.

A platform classroom may suit recurring school-subject support.

Check first

Verify current KS2 age coverage, pricing and tutor fit.

Visit MyTutor

Qualified-teacher priority

Teachers To Your Home

Best for: Families prioritising qualified-teacher status.

A teacher-only model can suit families specifically seeking qualified teachers.

Check first

Check live rates, availability and lesson format.

Visit Teachers To Your Home

Broad directory choice

Superprof

Best for: Parents comfortable doing more screening.

Large listings may offer local or niche choices.

Check first

Read access-fee terms and verify checks and primary-age experience.

Visit Superprof

School-facing intervention

Third Space Learning

Best for: Schools seeking a structured maths intervention.

A maths intervention can be relevant through a school.

Check first

It is not a like-for-like direct parent-bookable tutoring marketplace.

Visit Third Space Learning

KS2, SATs and UK wording: what parents should know

Before comparing KS2 tutoring websites, it helps to separate school-stage language from tutoring needs.

KS2 is an England curriculum term

GOV.UK describes Key Stage 2 in England as ages 7 to 11, covering Years 3 to 6. Parents outside England may still use ‘KS2’ informally, but local curriculum and assessment language can differ.

KS2 SATs wording is mainly England-facing

The Standards and Testing Agency says schools administer statutory KS2 national curriculum tests every May in English grammar, punctuation and spelling, English reading and mathematics. Some people refer to these tests as SATs.

For a UK-wide tutoring decision, think in goals

A useful comparison should cover confidence, English and maths foundations, reading and writing, SATs where relevant, SEND-aware support, lesson format and the transition towards secondary school.

Marketplace, matched platform or teacher-led service?

Two websites with similar review scores can feel very different once you start booking. The model matters.

Comparison of tutoring website models: how each works, when it fits best and what to watch out for.

ModelHow it worksBest whenWatch out for

Open marketplace or directory

You compare profiles, prices and availability yourself.

You want broad choice and are comfortable filtering.

It can take more work to judge tutor fit, checks and terms.

Structured online platform

The platform guides or matches you, often with online tools and a membership-style setup.

You want convenience, online consistency and help choosing.

Read cancellation, subscription and unused-credit rules carefully.

Qualified-teacher service

The provider focuses on tutors who are qualified teachers.

You want classroom teaching experience and curriculum confidence.

Teacher-only models are not the same as broad marketplace choice.

Curated shortlist service

You give a short brief and receive a smaller list of possible tutors.

You do not want to sift through hundreds of profiles.

Check that the shortlist still matches budget, schedule, subject and child fit.

School-facing intervention

The service is sold to schools for pupil support.

Your child’s school is arranging the intervention.

It may not be bookable directly by parents.

Choose by your child’s KS2 goal

Start with the reason you want tutoring, then choose the website model that makes that easier.

  • Confidence and steady catch-up

    Prioritise tutor rapport, lesson flexibility, clear feedback and the ability to switch or stop if the fit is wrong. This is where trial, guarantee and pay-as-you-go details matter most.

  • SATs preparation

    For England KS2 SATs, check that the tutor can support English reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, and maths. Avoid any provider that promises guaranteed results.

  • Reading, writing and maths gaps

    Look for specific KS2 subject pathways rather than a generic ‘primary tutoring’ label only. Tutorful and GoStudent both surface KS2 or SATs-level pathways in the evidence reviewed.

  • SEND-aware support

    Treat SEND/SEN fit as tutor-specific. Ask what experience the tutor has with your child’s needs and how lessons are adapted. In England, GOV.UK advises contacting the school SENCO if you think your child may have special educational needs.

  • Year 6 to Year 7 transition

    Prioritise consistency, confidence, reading stamina, writing clarity and core maths foundations rather than only short-term test preparation.

Parent checklist before booking a KS2 tutor online

Use this checklist before paying, starting a trial or joining a membership.

  • Clarify the goal

    Say whether you need confidence, English, maths, reading, writing, SATs preparation, transition support or SEND-aware adaptation. A vague ‘KS2 tutor’ brief makes it harder to judge fit.

  • Check who will teach the lessons

    Ask whether the tutor is a qualified teacher, student tutor, graduate specialist, subject expert or mixed-platform tutor. Do not assume every tutor on a website is a qualified teacher.

  • Read the price model

    Check whether you are paying per lesson, joining a membership, buying a bundle, paying an introduction fee or using a monthly pass. The cheapest headline price may not be the lowest-commitment option.

  • Ask about trial, switching and cancellation

    Look for a free trial, first-lesson guarantee, switch-tutor policy, refund rule, unused-credit rule or pay-as-you-go exit. These details matter if the first tutor is not the right fit.

  • Check DBS or equivalent wording precisely

    GOV.UK says:

    “A DBS check has no official expiry date.” — GOV.UK. Ask what level of check was completed, when it was done, whether the provider repeats checks, and whether the person is subscribed to the Update Service where that is relevant.

  • Look at online safety features

    For online lessons, ask whether lessons are recorded, messages stay on-platform, parents can see scheduling and communication, and what the safeguarding escalation process is.

  • For SEND/SEN, ask about real experience

    A category or filter is not the same as specialist experience. Ask what similar needs the tutor has supported, how lessons are adapted, and whether they are comfortable working alongside school targets or recommendations.

Questions to ask before booking

A message you can adapt before booking

When this applies

You are comparing a tutor, trial lesson or membership and want clear answers on KS2 fit, checks, price and exit terms. Use this when you have found a possible KS2 tutor or tutoring website and want to check fit before paying.

Suggested wording

Hello, I’m looking for KS2 support for my child, mainly for [confidence / maths / English / SATs / transition]. Could you tell me who would teach the lessons, what KS2 experience they have, whether they have a current DBS or equivalent check, how the first lesson or trial works, what happens if the tutor is not a good fit, and what the cancellation or unused-credit rules are? If relevant, my child also needs support with [SEND/SEN need]; please let me know what specific experience the tutor has in that area.

Why this helps

This turns the comparison criteria into a practical message and reduces the risk of committing before you understand tutor fit, safeguarding wording and payment terms.

Sources used in 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: The national curriculum

    Supports Key Stage 2 age and year-group wording for England.

    Open source

  • Standards and Testing Agency: Key stage 2 tests

    Supports England KS2 national curriculum test subjects and timing.

    Open source

  • GOV.UK: SEND

    Supports England SEND wording and SENCO signposting.

    Open source

  • GOV.UK: DBS checks

    Supports DBS check wording, level/type caveats and the no-official-expiry point.

    Open source

  • Tutorful

    Provider-owned evidence for KS2 pathways, price signal, guarantee and safeguarding wording.

    Open source

  • GoStudent

    Provider-owned evidence for trial, online tutoring, tutor-selection claim, switching and base price.

    Open source

  • Teachers To Your Home

    Provider-owned evidence for teacher-only wording, payment model and DBS claims.

    Open source

  • Third Space Learning

    Provider-owned evidence for school-facing AI maths intervention positioning.

    Open source

  • Latimer Tuition

    Current Latimer source for directory filters, price range and tutor availability.

    Open source

  • Latimer matching service

    Current Latimer source for the up-to-three DBS-checked tutor shortlist 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

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.

Support and clarity

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

Which tutoring websites are best for KS2 SATs?

For flexible parent-bookable KS2 one-to-one tuition, Latimer is our top pick under the published criteria. A 22 July 2026 directory snapshot showed strong KS2 Maths and English availability. Tutorful offers broader self-serve choice, Teachers To Your Home is the teacher-only option and Third Space Learning is school-facing.

Are KS2 SATs the same across the UK?

No. GOV.UK and the Standards and Testing Agency describe Key Stage 2 and statutory KS2 national curriculum tests in an England context. UK-wide tutoring comparisons should therefore use SATs wording carefully and also talk about ages 7 to 11, confidence, English and maths support, and transition needs.

Are all tutors on tutoring websites qualified teachers?

No. Some services are teacher-only, while others use student tutors, graduates, subject specialists or mixed marketplace models. Teachers To Your Home makes a qualified-teacher claim. Latimer lets parents filter for qualified-teacher status, so it should not be described as a teacher-only platform.

What does DBS-checked mean when choosing a KS2 tutor?

A DBS check is a criminal-record check used for eligible roles in England and Wales. GOV.UK says a DBS check has no official expiry date, so parents should ask what level of check was completed, when it was carried out, and whether any update or repeat-check process is used. DBS wording should sit alongside supervision, online lesson recording, parent visibility and wider safeguarding practice.

Which KS2 tutoring websites are suitable for SEND or SEN support?

Treat SEND or SEN suitability as tutor-specific, not just platform-specific. Tutorful surfaces additional-needs categories and Teachers To Your Home discusses SEN, but that does not mean every tutor is a SEND specialist. Ask about specific experience with your child’s needs. In England, GOV.UK advises contacting the school SENCO where school support or assessment is involved.

Should I choose a tutor marketplace or a matched tutor service?

Choose a marketplace if you want broad choice and are comfortable comparing profiles. Choose a matched service if you want a smaller shortlist based on your brief. For example, Latimer offers both a filterable directory and a no-obligation matching service.

Can parents book Third Space Learning directly for KS2 tutoring?

The evidence used here positions Third Space Learning as a school-facing AI maths intervention with school pricing, not a direct parent-bookable KS2 tutoring website. It can be relevant to KS2 maths support through schools, but it should not be treated like a private tutor marketplace for parents.

Sources and references

Sources and references

Official guidance

Internal pages

Other sources

  • 1.
    Tutorful

    Tutorful · Accessed

    Provider-owned source for Tutorful primary, KS2 and SATs pathways, price signal, tutor checks, safeguarding wording and first-lesson guarantee.

  • 2.
    GoStudent UK

    GoStudent · Accessed

    Provider-owned source for GoStudent levels, free trial wording, tutor-selection claim, switch-tutor policy and base lesson price.

  • 3.
    Teachers To Your Home

    Teachers To Your Home · Accessed

    Provider-owned source for teacher-only positioning, enhanced DBS wording, payment model and SEN notes.

  • 4.
    Third Space Learning

    Third Space Learning · Accessed

    Provider-owned source showing school-facing AI maths tutor positioning and annual school pricing.

  • 5.
    Latimer Tuition Trustpilot profile

    Trustpilot · Accessed

    Used only for Latimer’s own dated profile snapshot, not as a cross-provider ranking or endorsement.