How much does an 11+ tutor cost?
6 min read · updated 2026-10-16
11+ tutoring is priced like primary tutoring with a specialist premium. TutorCruncher's May 2026 data puts primary tutoring at £20-40 an hour and London tutoring at £50-65, and London rates run 15-25% above the national average.
Hourly rates
- ✓ Primary-level tutoring across the UK: £20-40 an hour
- ✓ London tutors: £50-65 an hour, 15-25% above the national average
- ✓ Most UK private tutors: £30-50 an hour across all levels
How long an 11+ programme runs
Many 11+ tests are sat in September of Year 6, and families commonly start preparation in Year 5, giving 30 to 40 weeks of weekly sessions. Starting a little earlier with lighter sessions can help with reading, vocabulary and maths foundations.
A total budget
At £30-50 an hour, a weekly hour for 35 weeks costs roughly £1,050-1,750; at London rates of £50-65 it is about £1,750-2,275. Practice papers and mock tests add more.
EagleTeach's online one-to-one 11+ classes start from £16 at primary level, with the same tutor each week and two free demo classes.
Keeping costs down
- ✓ Use the free familiarisation papers that test providers and schools publish
- ✓ Focus tutoring on the papers your area actually uses (GL, FSCE or the school's own test)
- ✓ Many grammar schools offer free familiarisation for Pupil Premium children
- ✓ Start with a diagnostic so sessions target real gaps
FAQs
How much is an 11+ tutor per hour?＋
Primary-level tutoring is typically £20-40 an hour, and London tutors charge about £50-65.
When should 11+ tutoring start?＋
Most families start in Year 5, ahead of a September test in Year 6.
How much does 11+ preparation cost in total?＋
Roughly £1,000-2,300 for weekly sessions through Year 5, depending on the tutor's rate and location.
Is 11+ tutoring necessary?＋
No. Some schools say tutoring isn't needed; familiarity with the question types and steady reading and maths practice matter most.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 2026-10-16.
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