What £15 to £25 per hour actually gets you
Primary sessions start from £15 per hour with Serena, a qualified primary school teacher with experience in phonics, KS1 and KS2 English and maths, and SATs preparation. Secondary GCSE sessions start from £20 per hour with Kevin, a qualified secondary teacher covering English, maths, science and 11+ preparation. A-Level sessions are £25 per hour. These are not graduated students or tutoring agency fillers — they are classroom teachers who also tutor.
How to make tuition cost-effective
One well-planned one-hour session per week, consistently maintained over a term, produces better results than two rushed sessions per week with poor preparation. The key is starting with a clear baseline and a specific plan — not just turning up and hoping something sticks. Teaching Success structures every term of sessions with a written plan, progress check-ins and honest feedback so families know what is working and what the next priority is.
- One session per week is usually enough if the student completes the short home tasks between sessions
- Starting earlier — not the week before exams — makes each pound spent more effective
- A free trial lesson lets you assess the fit before spending anything
- No agency fees, no minimum booking period, no hidden cancellation terms
What to avoid when comparing prices
The cheapest tutors are often undergraduate students with no teaching qualification and no structured lesson plan. The most expensive are often on platforms that take a significant cut before the tutor sees any of it — meaning you pay a premium but the tutor is not necessarily more experienced. A qualified teacher with a clear plan, honest progress reporting and consistent availability is a better investment at a mid-range price than a cheaper alternative with none of those things.
Next step
Call 07909 274901 or book a free trial lesson. There is no charge for the first session — it is a genuine trial so you can judge quality before committing to regular tuition.