Tutors for 7 plus exams in London and online
Established in 2007, Keystone Tutors is one of the UK’s leading private tutoring organisations. Here is a sample of the 7+ tutors that we represent. They are predominantly based in London and work online with families based outside of London or overseas. Below you will also find details of articles and FAQs relevant to the 7+.
Kathleen
Kathleen has been teaching for over 15 years in both primary and secondary schools and has taught over 3,300 hours through Keystone. She aims to instill self-confidence in her students and also help them develop creative independence.
Steph
Prior to joining Keystone Steph was a primary school teacher. She has a wealth of experience in working with students in Years 1 to 6. She has tutored over 3,700 hours with us and also assists with our 7+ and 8+ assessments.
Cameron
Cameron is a playwright and tutors alongside his writing schedule. He is highly personable and as a result his teaching style is very engaging. He has been with Keystone since 2014 teaching over 6,100 hours.
Natasha
Natasha is a first-class English and History graduate with several years tutoring experience - having taught 800 hours with Keystone alone. She loves nothing more than sharing her passion for learning with her students. Natasha is an avid reader and writer and is currently working on her first novel.
Alice
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 1,200 hours of lessons with Keystone families.
Jessica
A graduate from King's College London, Jessica is an experienced entrance test tutor who joined the team in 2015 but has been teaching since 2011. She has taught over 4,100 hours with Keystone and worked for over 150 families.
Alexander
Alexander has a Masters from UCL and is an experienced tutor with a passion for English. He aims to instil a love of learning in all his students and is patient and enthusiastic. Alexander has supported 60 Keystone families since becoming a Professional Tutor.
Alex
Alex joined Keystone in 2016 having graduated with a First Class Degree. Since starting at Keystone he has taught over 4,900 hours with more than 130 families and teaches all the way up from 11+ - A Level.
James
James is an experienced tutor with a PhD in English and a Classics degree from Cambridge. James understands the importance of building strong relationships in order for his students to get the most out of his lessons. He has taught over 2,600 hours helping around 80 students.
Naomi
Naomi graduated with a first-class Drama degree in 2017. She has worked with young people for years, delivering over 1,500 hours with Keystone students. She has a very encouraging and motivating tutoring approach. Naomi teaches across the age range and helps students develop confidence in their abilities.
Emily
Emily is an experienced tutor who joined the team in 2017 and has billed over 2,200 hours with us. 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.
Lucy
Lucy is a highly engaging tutor with a degree in English and a Masters in Acting. She believes in unlocking the joy of learning and helping her students grow in confidence. Lucy has taught over 1,200 hours through Keystone.
Amy
Amy joined Keystone in 2019 and has taught over 1,800 hours helping more than 70 families. She aims to equip her students with examination and analytical skills and also to inspire them with a genuine enthusiasm for their subjects.
Robbie
Robbie is a Professional English Tutor with a love for writing and for the theatre. He teaches from the Primary Level up to A Level. Robbie joined Keystone in 2018 and has since helped over 80 families.
Rory
Rory started tutoring whilst at Oxford and has worked with students of all ages. He teaches Maths, Science and English across the board. He is enthusiastic and encouraging and gets great feedback from his students. He has worked over 4,300 hours with Keystone.
Paige
Paige is an English graduate from Durham University who teaches from the 7+/8+ level through to A Level. She joined Keystone in 2017 and has taught over 4,300 hours, helping more than 300 families.
Amy
Amy is an experienced tutor having worked across primary year groups in London. She has helped 30 Keystone families and taught 1,100 hours to date. With a passion for theatre, she utilises both her academic background and creative skills to develop a stimulating and enriching learning environment for students.
Michael
Michael studied Classics at Oxford and subsequently completed his MA in Comparative Literature at UCL. He has led numerous Keystone courses as well as supporting over 60 Keystone families. Outside of tutoring, Michael is a keen writer and a thespian at heart.
Kira Phoenix
Kira has tutored and mentored for over a decade. As an artist, her lessons are creative and engaging. She works across the age range and with students of all abilities.
Tristan
Tristan is a highly enthusiastic and diligent tutor. He possesses strong communicative abilities which enable him to explain even the most difficult things with clarity.
Madeleine
Madeline is a bubbly and enthusiastic tutor who holds a first class degree in Statistics, Economics and Spanish from UCL. She has an encouraging approach to tutoring, which helps her students to find motivation to achieve their best.
Helen
Helen has taught English and Maths up to 11+ since 2011 and also has experience preparing students for 13+. She has a patient and positive approach to teaching which helps her students to engage and find enjoyment in their learning.
Laura
Laura is a qualified primary school teacher who is passionate about building a child's confidence and bringing enjoyment to their learning. Laura has worked with children with a range of backgrounds and learning needs.
Sarah
Sarah is a Primary School teacher with almost 18 years of experience. She currently teaches in a central London independent school and has taught in mainstream and specialist SEN schools. Sarah is a supportive and committed tutor.
Jonathan
Jonathan qualified as a teacher in 2013 and has been teaching in the classroom ever since. He teaches English and Maths up to 11+. Jonathan's approach is calm and patient and he has a tailored approach to each lesson.
William
William is a primary level tutor who worked as a Teaching Assistant at Garden House for 3 years. William uses a variety of learning techniques and helps build confidence, belief and aspiration in his students.
Sharlene
Sharlene is a qualified primary school teacher and teaches English and Maths up to 11+. Her approach is individualised and personal, responding to each student's unique needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
Rob
Rob is a primary level tutor with a range of teaching experience. He is also a linguist and a qualified lawyer. He has recently returned to tutoring as his passion lies in education.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh is an English Teacher with seven years of classroom experience. She is now tutoring whilst completing a PhD in English Literature.
Alexander
Alexander has a History degree from York as well as a Masters in Fine Art. He currently works as an artist alongside his tutoring. He has years of experience under his belt and teaches a wide range of ages and subjects.
Katarina
Katarina is an experienced tutor who has been helping students since 2017. Alongside teaching Katarina is completing a PhD in Art.
Andy
Andy is a qualified English teacher having trained through the Teach First programme in 2015. He enjoys sharing his passion for English with his students and has experience working with students of varying ages and abilities.
Kate
Throughout Kate's career in teaching she has worked with students from the 7+ level up to degree level. She has a passion for English and has huge amounts of experience working with students both face-to-face and online.
Rowland
Rowland is a passionate Maths tutor who loves nothing more than enthusing his students. His other love is Music and he fits in writing pop songs alongside his teaching.
Kristine
Kristine has been teaching for many years, with a focus on teaching English as a second language. She has worked with students of different age ranges from all over the world meaning that she works to tailor each lesson to the individuals needs and learning styles.
Carlos
Carlos has a first class Music degree from the University of Oxford. He specialises in 7+ to 13+ preparation as well as working with GCSE Music, History and English students.
Jenny
Jenny is a qualified teacher who has over twenty years experience in primary education. She enjoys making learning as engaging and fun as possible for her students.
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie is a qualified Teacher and experienced tutor. She has an MA in Educational Leadership and is passionate about helping her students develop and learn.
Judith
Judith is a fully qualified primary teacher who specialises in 7+ and 8+ entrance exams. Her main priority when teaching is to ensure that her students develop a genuine enjoyment for the subject and reach their full potential.
Kathryn
Kathryn is a qualified Teacher with years of experience. She aims to stretch her tutees' academic ability and to equip them with the tools required to tackle exams with clarity and confidence.
Celina
Celina has been teaching in various prep schools in London for the last seven years. She gained huge amounts of experience here preparing children for examinations and during the primary years. She now tutors online, whilst based in Munich.
Yasmin
Yasmin is an full-time English, Maths and History Tutor with a wealth of experience. She has an extensive knowledge of what examiners expect from students and helps her tutees perfect their exam technique.
Samara
Samara is an experienced tutor who has a logical, concise and sympathetic approach to tutoring.
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A Guide to the 7 Plus examinations
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What are the 7 plus exams?
The 7 plus is an entrance exam used by many leading independent schools in the UK for entry into Year 3. The exam can vary by school but usually contains assessments based around Maths, English, and also Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning. It can also contain group based activities as well as problem solving tasks
The exams are typically taken in January, while your child is in year 2 to join a prep school in the following September. However, it is important to note that the timings of the exams does differ from school to school, so do check the admissions page on their website!
Which schools use the 7 plus exams?
Keystone regularly supports students with 7+ entrance to the following schools that use the 7 plus.
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Alleyn’s Junior School
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Bute House (c. 40 places)
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City of London School for Girls (24 places)
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HABS boys
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HABS girls (c. 10 places)
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Highgate (c. 70 places)
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Ibstock Place School
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JAGS
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Lady Eleanor Holles School
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Latymer Prep
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North London Collegiate (8-10 places)
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Putney High
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South Hampstead High
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University College School (c. 60 places)
Which schools use both the 7 plus and the 8 plus exams?
Keystone regularly supports students with 7+ entrance to the following schools that use the 7 plus and the 8 plus.
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Dulwich College (7+: 45 places / 8+: 6-10 places)
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King’s College School (7+: 54 places / 8+: 14 places)
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St Paul’s Juniors (7+: 54 places)
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St Philip’s School (7+: 10 places / 8+: 10 places)
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Wetherby Prep (7+: 20 places / 8+: 60 places)
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Westminster Cathedral Choir School
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Westminster Under School
When should I start preparing for the 7 plus exams?
The 7 plus is a competitive exam for many of the schools who offer it and thoughtful preparation ahead of the exam is often advisable. At Keystone Tutors we believe any 7 plus tutoring needs to be carefully targeted and delivered by a tutor with knowledge of the primary curriculum, experience of working with this age group and familiarity with the different requirements of each school.
How can Keystone Tutors help with the 7 plus exams?
The 7 plus exams may well be the first competitive exams your child takes, and as such can be challenging for even the most able students.
We represent a range of tutors with broad experience of the 7 plus exams, and who can provide thoughtful and effective support for your child. Our tutors tailor their tuition to your child’s unique requirements, working to build confidence, develop strengths, and tackle any areas for improvement with detailed feedback. They will help your child to practice using sample papers where appropriate, developing their ability to answer questions accurately and at speed, while under time pressure.
In-person 7 plus private tuition in London
The tutors we represent are able to deliver in-person tuition within central London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
Online tuition for the 7 plus exams
The tutors we represent are well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and an interactive whiteboard. This gives students, wherever they are in the world, access to experienced, high quality tutors who are familiar with the requirements of 7 plus exams.