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Primary English tutors in the UK

TutorLab connects parents with qualified Primary English tutors across the UK. 30 have published a profile, and half of them charge between £18.00 and £41.00 an hour. Find a tutor and contact them directly, one all-in price.

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Browse 30 published Primary English tutors across the UK, online and in person. Compare rates and enquire directly. One all-in price: the price you see is the price you pay.

Cost

How much does a Primary English tutor cost in the UK?

Primary English tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £12.00 to £69.00 per hour, across 16 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £18.00 and £41.00. The price shown is the full hourly price, one all-in price, so the price you see is the price you pay, and the tutor keeps their full rate.

What affects the price

  1. Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
  2. Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
  3. Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
  4. Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
Ross Macinnes

Ross Macinnes

SATs (KS2) Experienced Teacher, Curriculum Specialist and Trust Leader. Ranked Top 10 SATs results in Sheffield

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Primary EnglishSATs (KS2)
Free intro call
£41.00 an hour, all inAvailability not confirmed

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Stevie Wakeham

Stevie Wakeham

Qualified British English Teacher | SEND Specialist | Mandarin Speaker | Online English & Psychology Tutor

PGCE Secondary English, University of PlymouthBA (Hons) English with Mandarin Chinese, University of Exeter+1
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Primary EnglishKS1 EnglishPrimaryGCSE
Free intro call
£35.00 an hour, all inAvailable
Amaka Nduka

Amaka Nduka

11+ English & Reading Comprehension Tutor | Primary English Specialist.

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Usually replies within 6 hours
Primary English11 PlusSATs11+
Free intro call
£23.00 an hour, all inAvailable

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About Primary English tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 12 Primary English profiles shown in the UK on this page, refreshed daily from live profiles. Each tutor sets their own rate and availability; message any of them directly, or send one request and let the tutors who fit reply to you.

Primary English profiles shown in the UK
12
Hourly price, all-in
£23.00 to £69.00
Levels they teach
Primary (5), KS3 (2), GCSE (3), A-Level (1), 11+ (1), A level (1), A-level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), gcse (1), Home Education (1), primary (1), SATs (1), University (1), Years 1-6 (1)
Also teach online
10 of 12
Confirmed open to new students
8 of 12
Identity verified
9 of 12
Typical first reply (3 tutors measured)
14.8 hours
Offer a free intro call
8 of 12
Verified qualifications
PGCE Secondary English, University of Plymouth, BA (Hons) English with Mandarin Chinese, University of Exeter, 120-hour TEFL certificate, The TEFL Org

Primary English tuition by level

Published Primary English tutors and their hourly prices by level
LevelPublished tutorsHourly price, all in
Primary7from £23.00
GCSE5from £23.00

How we know: counts and prices come from the published Primary English tutor profiles on TutorLab, never from unclaimed listings. A range is the middle half of the prices tutors publish at that level, shown as the all-in hourly price a family pays; with fewer than six published prices the lowest is shown instead. Profiles last changed 18 October 2026.

About Primary English tuition

Primary English tutoring supports children from Reception through to Year 6 with phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation and creative writing. It is particularly sought after for KS2 SATs preparation (Year 6 GPS and Reading papers) and for children who need a confidence boost in literacy ahead of secondary school.

Primary English covers a wide range of skills simultaneously, children who struggle with spelling or punctuation often lose confidence in writing more broadly, which a one-to-one tutor can address without the pressure of a classroom environment.

Frequently asked questions

What does a primary English tutor cover?

A primary English tutor typically covers phonics and decoding (Years 1–2), reading comprehension and inference (Years 2–6), spelling rules and patterns, grammar and punctuation (for KS2 GPS assessments), and creative writing skills. For Year 6 students, KS2 SATs preparation, particularly the Reading paper and GPS (Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling) test, is a common focus.

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