High-quality Guildford English Tutors

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The Good Schools Guide, 2021

A Guildford-based English teacher to your home or online

Our English Tutors in Guildford are all fully-qualified teachers, who also offer their skills as high-quality home tutors. All are subject-specialists, professional, reliable, and are up-to-date with Examination Boards and the current demands of a changing curriculum. Lessons are taught at your home or online and are scheduled at your convenience; whether weekdays, evenings or weekends.

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Only qualified teachers

You may find it difficult to assess the quality of an unqualified tutor, that’s why all 18,000+ of our UK tutors are qualified teachers – so you know they are trained, safe, and experienced at teaching your required subject at a high-quality.

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With our service, you don’t need to scroll through endless pages of irrelevant tutors. You just fill in a simple form or call us with your requirements and, within 24 hours, we will send you a shortlist of available teachers in your area.

Our quality guarantee

You can be safe in the knowledge that if you are unhappy with your first lesson (this is rare, but we understand that sometimes the fit isn’t quite right), we will not charge you for the lesson and we will find you another high-quality teacher.

Some of our English teachers in Guildford

MSc Radiation and Environmental Protection, University of Surrey (1986). BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Southampton (1978)

Member since 2018 Ms Helen H

Qualified and experienced Science, Maths and English teacher, with experience teaching in mainstream and SEN schools, currently also a tutor supporting home schooling. Teaches Science, Maths and English from Primary, Prep and Key Stage 3 through to GCSE and IGCSE; across all major Exam Boards. Significant SEN experience supporting learners with behavioural issues, emotional and mental health difficulties, autism, anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, and learning difficulties.

Subjects: SEN, Maths, English, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, EFL or ESL, English Literature, Study Skills, Homeschool, School Entrance Exams, English Language

MA English Literature, University of Sussex (1996). PGCE Secondary English, University of Sussex (1993). BA (Hons) English Literature (2:1), University of Sussex (1992).

Member since 2020 Mrs Vanessa G

Qualified and experienced English teacher. I teach English Key Stage 3, GCSE and English Literature A-level. I have taught in secondary schools and sixth-form colleges for 20 years and have also worked as a special needs teacher and learning mentor. One parent said of my online lessons "...she is patient, confident and encouraging and has a wonderful rapport with her students." I also have qualifications in Understanding Autism, Autism in Girls and Young People's Mental Health.

Subjects: SEN, English, English Language, English Literature

BA (Hons) with QTS, Primary Teaching with English Literature, Liverpool Hope University (2015)

Member since 2019 Ms Joanne R

Qualified and experienced Primary and Prep Teacher, currently teaching Year 3 in a top London private school. Teaches all core subjects within Primary National Curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2. Supports preparations for SATs, 11+ and School Entrance Examinations. SEN experience.

Subjects: Primary, SEN, Maths, English, School Entrance Exams, 11+, SATs

PGCE English, Institute of Education, University College London (2019). BA (Hons), English Literature (2008).

Member since 2019 Mrs Sarah S

Qualified and experienced English Literature and Language Teacher. Currently teaching in a mainstream secondary school as well as having experience teaching in Grammar Schools. Teaches English Language from KS3 through to GCSE/IGCSE. In addition, English Literature from KS3 through to GCSE/IGCSE and A Level. Experience with OCR and AQA exam boards. SEN experience. A pragmatic and forward thinking individual with a wealth of professional experience in the legal field, and a passion for reading and the spoken word.

Subjects: SEN, English, 13+, School Entrance Exams, English Language, English Literature

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What Our Families Say

“We have had a couple of lessons and our teacher has provided us with an assessment of our son, which will inform the plan ahead. We are very pleased with the first impressions.”

- Mr and Mrs Stone

Year 4 son, Primary SEN Tuition in Bath

“Superb teaching from Mr. AR and excellent advice from TTYH. Many thanks.”

- Mr Porter

Year 10 son, History Tuition in Chichester

“Thank you for introducing us to Mrs H, who is an impressive tutor and a good fit for our son. We have enjoyed sitting in on the lessons and we certainly appreciate having a proper teacher who clearly knows what she is doing.”

- Mrs S Dickson

Year 5 son, Primary Tuition in Bristol

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Phone us on 03300 580908 or fill in the form below to get a shortlist of suitable, available teachers

We are open Monday to Friday, from 9am until 7pm
Saturday, from 10am until 2pm

How are Guildford schools performing?

We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Guildford (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.

Guildford primary school performance:

The Guildford area has 59 primary schools (one of the top being Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School with 50% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Teaching is effective. Learning routines are well established. Lesson activities build well on pupils’ existing experiences and understanding, capturing pupils’ interest and supporting good progress.”

The Guildford local authority has an average of 70% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 14% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

Guildford secondary school performance:

The Guildford area has 22 secondary schools (one of the top being St Peter's Catholic School with 69% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Good, often outstanding, teaching allows students to make exceptional progress. GCSE results are consistently well above the national average, including in English and mathematics. The proportion of students achieving the top grades is high, and rising.”

The Guildford local authority has an average of 52% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 95% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Guildford Ofsted ratings:

70% of Guildford schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 24 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation: Burpham Foundation Primary School, Busbridge Infant School, Freemantles School, Godalming College, Hoe Valley School.

Source: Gov.UK Website