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Private tutors in Portsmouth: grammar schools, costs and how to find one (2026)
Portsmouth's tuition market is driven by Hampshire grammar school competition, the naval professional demographic and strong GCSE and A-Level demand across the city.
Harry Wright, founder, TutorLab
5 min read
Portsmouth is one of the South Coast's most active tutoring markets. Hampshire's selective school system creates intense 11 Plus demand across the area, while Portsmouth's naval and defence sector brings highly educated professional families with strong academic expectations for their children.
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What drives tuition demand in Portsmouth
- Hampshire grammar schools. Hampshire operates a grammar school system and Portsmouth is surrounded by selective schools. Portsmouth Grammar School (independent) sits alongside state grammars across Hampshire including Churcher's College and Havant Academy. The 11 Plus exam in Hampshire is highly competitive and often determines secondary school placement for ambitious families.
- Naval and defence sector. Portsmouth is home to HM Naval Base and a significant defence industry workforce, attracting educated professionals who invest heavily in their children's education.
- University of Portsmouth supply. The University of Portsmouth provides postgraduate tutors across Sciences, Computing and Engineering.
- Proximity to Southampton. Some Portsmouth families draw on the larger tutor pool in Southampton (30 minutes by road), particularly for specialist A-Level subjects.
Most in-demand subjects in Portsmouth
- Maths — primary through A-Level, highest demand
- 11 Plus preparation — for Hampshire grammar schools
- Sciences — Triple Science GCSE and A-Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- English — GCSE Language and Literature
- Computer Science — A-Level demand from defence/tech sector families
How much do private tutors in Portsmouth charge?
- Primary tutors: £25–£38 per hour
- GCSE tutors: £30–£48 per hour
- A-Level tutors: £38–£62 per hour
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Frequently asked questions
- What grammar schools do Portsmouth families target?
- Hampshire operates a grammar school system and Portsmouth families target several selective schools. The 11 Plus in Hampshire is competitive and determines secondary school placement for many families.
- How much do tutors in Portsmouth charge?
- Primary tutors charge £25–£38 per hour, GCSE tutors £30–£48, and A-Level tutors £38–£62. Rates are slightly above Midlands cities, reflecting the South Coast location.
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