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Best tutors in Clapham

Tutoring is a serious business in Clapham. Schools may say it’s not necessary but both independent and state school parents are quick to resort to private tuition. The best tutors can be booked up years in advance.
The entrance to Wilson’s School on a bright sunny day
Wilson’s School, a grammar school in Sutton

Tutoring is particularly used for entrance exam preparation at 7/8+, 11+ and 13+. Private schools tend to discourage it saying it is not necessary but once one classmate gets a tutor, everyone feels they must follow suit to keep up.

Tuition companies and groups have popped up all over Clapham in recent years. Tuition centres such as Kumon and Mathnasium in Clapham are usually buzzing at the end of the school day, some of them even pick up children directly from local schools to help working parents. Mathnasium emphasises it is not trying to replace teachers but rather build confidence and show children how to have fun and enjoy mathematics; their aim is to develop a love of numbers and all things mathematical. Parents rate Atom Learning for exam prep particularly 11-plus and ISEB.

Most treasured are tutors passed by word-of-mouth from parent to parent. Clapham parents like Harrison Allen who provide tutors for all age groups and subjects, they have also been running small group 11-plus and practice exams sessions for many years. Other well liked tutoring agencies that operate in the area are Clapham Tutors, Owl Tutors and Love Learning. Agencies say that face-to-face is still most effective and popular request although most now also provide online tutors. Local tutoring services in Clapham have the added advantage of convenient locations and support for pupils to achieve their goals, well worth investing in if you think your child could benefit from an extra boost.