Tutors for 7 plus (7+) exams in London and online
Keystone Tutors can help with preparation for sitting 7 plus exams, finding you the right tutor to help your child gain a place at the school of your choice.
Here is a sample of the 7 plus tutors that we represent. They are predominantly based in London but frequently work online with families based outside of London or overseas.
Sarah
Sarah is a Cambridge graduate who teaches a wide variety of subjects across a range of ages. Her sessions are goal-focused as well as being engaging and fun.
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 2,500 hours, helping more than 170 families.
Amy
Amy is a tutor and director with a passion for theatre. She aims to equip her students with examination and analytical skills and also to inspire them with a genuine enthusiasm for their subjects.
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 2,300 hours with Keystone.
Alex
Alex joined Keystone in 2016 having graduated with a First Class Degree. Since starting at Keystone he has taught over 3,100 hours with more than 90 families and teaches all the way up from 11+ - A Level.
Abigail
Abigail has been tutoring since 2012 and has taught a range of subjects and age groups. She has always loved learning and aims to enthuse her students about their studies.
Emily
Emily is an experienced tutor who joined the team in 2017 and has billed over 1,400 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.
Kathleen
Kathleen has been teaching for over 15 years in both primary and secondary schools. She aims to instill self-confidence in her students and also help them develop creative independence.
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.
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 2,500 hours with Keystone and worked for over 110 families.
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 2,800 hours with us and also assists with our 7+ and 8+ assessments.
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.
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.
Lee Morgan
Lee has been teaching for the past six years, preparing students for a range of schools and exams. Her patience and enthusiasm have been praised by her past pupils.
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.
Katie
Katie is a first class graduate who is also a qualified teacher, obtaining her PGCE from King's College London. She is personable, diligent and well versed in the school curricula and has taught 2,500 hours through Keystone.
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.
Bryony
Bryony's engaging and supportive teaching style helps to give students confidence. She began tutoring whilst at school and is committed to tutoring for the long term.
Leo
Leo is an Oxford History graduate and has a wealth of experience of teaching the subject, as well as English, Maths, Science, Geography and RS up to the 13+ level. He has worked with Keystone since 2011 and has taught over 1,000 hours since he started.
Eleanor
Eleanor is a charismatic and engaging tutor. At interview, we were particularly impressed by her passion for English and History and her desire to enthuse others in these subjects.
Danielle
Danielle teaches across the age range and receives outstanding feedback from her students. Her success reading Psychology at Bristol gave her a fascination for how people learn and how to build confidence in her students.
Jennifer
Jennifer is a qualified Primary Teacher with years of experience. She has a passion for teaching creatively and is enthusiastic, fun and fair.
Donal
Donal is a charismatic and affable tutor. We were particularly impressed at interview by his attention to detail when preparing students for exams.
Jill
Jill is an experienced linguist. She impressed us at interview with her ability to adapt her style to fit the needs of her tutees
Millie
Millie is a Primary Years tutor who has taught in schools across London. She tailors her lessons to each student as she understands that each child learns differently. She is warm, patient and kind.
Rebecca
Rebecca is an Oxford University educated tutor who teaches English, Modern Languages and Maths. She has taught over 1,600 hours since joining Keystone as a full-time tutor in 2017.
Samara
Samara is an experienced tutor who has a logical, concise and sympathetic approach to tutoring.
Feedback on our 7 plus tutors
"Steph did a great job directing us on what areas to look at and giving us advice on what to practise. My son really liked her, as did I."
Mother of 7+ student"It was great, thanks! My daughter said she was 'amazing' (this is high praise from a quiet 7 year old)."
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Articles on 7 plus exams tuition
The Seven and Eight Plus simplified
Originally, the 7+ was designed for girls who traditionally mature quicker than boys, for whom the 8+ was designed. However, some boys’ schools now use both examinations. We would recommend opting for the 8+ if your child is a relatively slower developer, giving another year to grow in confidence and prepare for assessment. Remember that failure at this age can be damaging to confidence so, unless your child is a robust character, trying the 7+ first may not be wise.
Primary Level Resources For The Home
In the primary phase of education, it is important that children secure the fundamentals. This truth especially holds for the fundamental topics in English and Maths, without which future academic progress is made significantly more difficult.
What are the 7 plus exams?
An entrance exam used by many prestigious schools in the UK for entry into Year 3. The exam can vary by school but usually contains papers on Maths, English, and also Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning.
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?
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Alleyn’s
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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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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?
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Dulwich College (7+: 45 places / 8+: 6-10 places)
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Ibstock Place School
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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 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, developing their ability to answer questions accurately and at speed, while under time pressure.
Keystone Tutors was founded on the belief that one-on-one tutoring is a uniquely powerful way to learn. Read more about the Keystone Approach here
In-person 7 plus private tuition in London
The tutors we represent are able to deliver in-person tuition in the London area, either at your home or in our premises in Hammersmith, and Keystone Tutors is widely recognised as the most professional and trustworthy private tutoring organization in London.
Online tuition for the 7 plus exams
The tutors we represent are also equally well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and interactive whiteboards to give our online students the benefits of one-to-one tutoring plus easy access to online learning materials. Wherever you are in the world, you can benefit from our high-calibre one-to-one tuition.