Exceptional Tutors & Education Consultancy
We help families find exceptional tutors for every stage of their child's education; from primary and school entrance exams tuition through to GCSEs, A Levels, the IB and university admissions. Our unique model is built around full-time employed tutors and a highly personalised matching process, offering a level of quality, continuity and individual care that is rare in tutoring.
Meet our tutors
Keystone is unique in employing over 60 UK based professional tutors on a full-time basis. Our employed tutors follow a bespoke professional development programme, work exclusively for Keystone on a fully employed basis, and are committed to tutoring as a profession. We believe these factors make a singular difference to the level of commitment we can assure, and the quality of teaching we can provide.
Each student is matched with a tutor not only for subject expertise, but also for personality fit, helping build rapport as well as results.
Jon is a former Head of Science with over 20 years' teaching experience. With a specialised focus on GCSE and A-level Science and Maths, alongside his expertise in university admissions, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. He joined Keystone in 2012 and has helped 350 Keystone families over this period, teaching more than 12,900 hours.
Sam is a highly personable individual who teaches across the age range. He specialises in English, EFL and 11+. Sam is also a writer and has a love of language that he aims to pass onto his students.
Max is an Oxford educated English graduate who has also completed an MPhil in American Literature at Cambridge. Max has tutored since 2012 and works with students of all levels and with diverse educational needs. He has taught over 3,200 hours and helped 150 families through Keystone.
Dominic is an experienced Science tutor with a PhD in Chemistry. He has tutored for many years, teaching over 5,500 hours through Keystone. He aims to make his lessons interesting and fun and he also recognises the importance of exam technique.
Olly is an Oxford graduate and experienced tutor. He has a real passion for teaching as well as for writing, theatre and sport. Olly has taught over 6,700 hours with Keystone.
Joseph is a Durham graduate and a highly personable tutor who has taught 3,000 hours through Keystone. He helps with a wide range of subjects from English to Science. Joseph has a structured but adaptive approach to lessons, which aims to build up students’ confidence in their subject area and develop their independent learning skills.
Kathleen has been teaching for over 15 years in both primary and secondary schools and has taught over 6,900 hours through Keystone. She aims to instill self-confidence in her students and also help them develop creative independence.
Alice is an Oxford graduate with a passion for academia and learning. She enjoys working with children across the age range and can also help with Oxbridge preparation. Alice is completing a PhD in archaeology alongside her tutoring work and has delivered 3,500 hours of lessons with Keystone families.
Zoë has experience teaching a host of age groups and subjects. She joined Keystone in 2025 as a Professional Tutor alongside undertaking a part-time Master's degree. Zoë is a gentle and encouraging educator who aims to build confidence and motivate.
Anthony graduated with a Physics degree from Imperial College, London. He tutors across the board from 11+ through to A Level and has taught over 7,200 hours with Keystone as well as having considerable tutoring experience prior to joining our team of full-time tutors in 2017.
Whilst completing a PhD in Chemistry at Oxford, Amy joined Keystone in 2025. Amy has helped students with Science and Maths across a range of ages and levels. She has a passion for teaching, learning and working with students to improve their confidence and goals.
Emily is an experienced tutor who joined the team in 2017 and has delivered over 4,900 hours of lessons. Emily has taught in England as well as abroad. She not only helps students with 11+ and 13+ entrance exams but also with English and Spanish up to A Level.
Our areas of expertise
Independent School Entrance Tutors
Keystone represents an experienced pool of tutors who devise tailored programmes to prepare students for 7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus Common Entrance or 16 Plus entrance exams as well as Pre-tests (including the ISEB Common Pre-Test and UKiset).
GCSE, IGCSE, IB & A Level Tutors
Keystone works with experienced and professional GCSE tutors, IGCSE tutors, IB tutors and A Level tutors across the subject spectrum. The tutors we place with students have a thorough knowledge of the various exam boards.
Oxbridge & University Entrance Tutors
Keystone represents a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university admissions tests and interviews for Oxbridge and other leading UK universities.
Private Homeschooling Tuition
We offer bespoke one-to-one homeschooling tuition tailored to your child’s individual learning needs, delivered by a large team of expert tutors. Whether you need short- or long-term support, we provide flexible, fully customised educational plans designed to help each child achieve their academic goals.
Navigating the UK Education System with Trusted Consultants
Personalised Support at Every Stage of Your Child’s Education
At Keystone Tutors, we recognise that education is more than just academics - it's about shaping your child's future. As one of the UK’s leading educational consultancies, we take pride in offering expert, personalised guidance to families navigating the British education system.
Whether you're seeking advice on early years education, selecting the right prep or senior school, or exploring university options, we're here to provide clear and honest advice tailored to your child.
Feedback for Keystone Tutors
Keystone supports students at every stage of their education, from early years to university entry. Areas of specialism include:
Finding the right tutor
for each child
Step 1: Detailed Consultation
Before we can help a student, we often need to spend a significant amount of time learning about the student's requirements. Most consultations are carried out over the phone or on a video call.
Step 2: Academic Assessment (optional)
Students sit our custom-made academic assessments to indicate their level in relation to their peers, and in order to identify suggested areas to work on. Parents also seek academic assessments for their children to determine their general strengths and weaknesses, and decide upon a set of objectives for the course of tuition.
Step 3: Tutor Selection Process
The selection of the tutor is an integral part of our process. Priding ourselves on how well we know the varying strengths of each tutor, we ensure that each decision is informed by the expectation of a successful match between the tutor and student.
Step 4: Regular Progress Monitoring
After the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
Step 5: Monthly Reporting & Feedback
Tutors submit a monthly report detailing the work done in the month; the successes and areas to work on; and the work for the coming month. Our regular, rigorous reporting is frequently praised by parents.
The latest news &
advice from Keystone
How to Help Your Child Improve Their Writing
A practical guide for parents of primary-aged children
Every child develops writing skills at a different pace. Some children have wonderful ideas but struggle to organise them; others write accurately but need encouragement to develop their vocabulary or imagination. Small, consistent habits can make a significant difference to a child's writing development. Whether your child is preparing for a 7+, 8+ or 11+ school entrance exam or simply wants to become a more confident writer, the following strategies can help you support them at home.
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Children's Writing Competition 2026
We were excited to announce the return of our Creative Writing Competition this summer 2026. We ran two competitions, so there was an opportunity for every age group to take part.
- Junior Competition — for writers aged 5–13 (Years 1–8)
- Senior Competition — for writers aged 14–18 (Years 9–13)
This was a brilliant opportunity for students to build imagination, sharpen writing skills, and gain creative confidence over the summer.
See below for this year's winning entries!
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How to Help your Child with Mental Maths
A practical guide for parents of primary-aged children
If your child is heading towards 7+ or 8+ assessments, or you simply want them to feel confident with numbers, mental maths is the place to start. It's built through short, regular practice rather than long sessions, and much of it can happen through games, shopping trips and conversation. Below you'll find a simple ten-minute routine, guidance on what to focus on from Reception to Year 6, and practical mental maths games for primary children to try at home.
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A Guide to the TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions)
What is the TARA?
TARA stands for Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions. It is a computer-based admissions test delievered by UAT-UK and is used by select UK universities (including UCL and Oxford) as part of their admissions process for certain courses (a full list is provided below).
UCL began using the TARA in 2025 for candidates applying for 2026-entry (primarily for Computer Science, Management Science and Social Sciences). Oxford University will be using the TARA this year for 2027-entry onwards. This means that Oxford will no longer use the TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) as part of its admissions process.
This represents a significant change for Oxford (it has used the TSA since 2008 as a key part of its admissions process). However, the good news for students is that the TARA is very similar to the TSA, so students can continue to take advantage of the wealth of TSA past paper questions available online while the TARA continues to be developed.
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A Guide to Charterhouse Admissions
Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the great historic public schools of England. With four centuries of history behind it, the school is committed to being at the forefront of educational progress in the twenty-first century. Located in Godalming, Surrey, the school became fully co-educational in September 2021 and now welcomes pupils from 13 to 18. Charterhouse offers a broad education combining academic ambition with extensive opportunities in sport, music, drama, the arts and other co-curricular activities.
Charterhouse is academically selective, but its admissions process is not based solely on examination performance. The school describes its approach as a ‘complete child’ philosophy, considering each applicant’s academic ability alongside their character, interests, talents and personality.
Charterhouse has several entry points, including 11+, 13+, 14+ and 16+. There are two main entrance points, in Year 9 (13+) and Year 12 (16+), although Charterhouse also admit around 20 pupils in Year 10, at the start of the GCSE course. The application process and assessments vary depending on the age at which a pupil wishes to join. All admissions though are by assessment, which is competitive, and contingent on performance at interview, as well as a positive reference from the candidate’s current school.
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Upcoming Keystone Webinars
Here are details of our upcoming webinars. Do join us live to ask any questions you might have or register below to receive a recording after the event.
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