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Private tutors in Leicester: a guide for parents (2026)
Leicester has a large and diverse private tuition market with strong demand across GCSE, A-Level, 11 Plus and heritage languages including Urdu and Gujarati.
Harry Wright, founder, TutorLab
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Leicester has a large and diverse private tuition market. The city's significant South Asian community creates strong demand for heritage language tutors as well as core GCSE and A-Level subjects, while competitive grammar school entry — through Leicestershire's superselective grammar schools — drives intensive 11 Plus preparation across the area.
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What drives tuition demand in Leicester
- Grammar school competition. Leicestershire's superselective grammar schools — Humphrey Perkins (now part of a multi-academy trust), Gateway Academy, and selective schools in Loughborough and surrounding areas — attract significant preparation investment from Leicester families.
- Diverse community and heritage languages. Leicester has one of the UK's most diverse populations, with large South Asian communities (Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu) and Eastern European communities. Heritage language tutors have significant demand.
- GCSE and A-Level demand. Leicester's large secondary school population generates consistent demand for Maths, English and Science tutors at GCSE and A-Level.
- University supply. The University of Leicester and De Montfort University produce postgraduate tutors, particularly in Sciences and Maths.
Most in-demand subjects in Leicester
- Maths — the most requested subject at all levels
- English — GCSE Language and Literature
- Sciences — Biology, Chemistry, Physics at GCSE and A-Level
- 11 Plus preparation — VR, NVR, Maths, English
- Gujarati, Urdu and heritage languages — strong community demand
How much do private tutors in Leicester charge?
- Primary tutors: £22–£35 per hour
- GCSE tutors: £28–£45 per hour
- A-Level tutors: £35–£58 per hour
- Online tutors: Often £5 per hour less than in-person
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