How much does a KS2 or 11 plus maths tutor cost in the UK?
Short answer: primary maths tutors in the UK average about $37 an hour on the national figures we checked, with early-career tutors from about $26. 11 plus specialists charge more: listings on one large marketplace ran up to about $112 an hour, and one tuition chain's 11 plus group membership starts at about $251 a month. Our live primary maths classes are $100 a month in a small group or $150 a month one-to-one.
Short answer: this guide sets out what UK families pay for primary maths, SATs and 11 plus tuition, usually by the hour or by monthly membership. Our live primary maths classes are $100 a month in a small group or $150 a month one-to-one, shown in your own currency.
A Year 4 child practising times tables and a Year 5 child preparing for a grammar school test need very different help, and they are priced very differently. This guide separates the two, names the source of every market figure and shows what tuition a primary child typically needs.
Primary maths courses, by goal
Every course is taught live by one tutor who keeps the same child all year and reports to parents.
SATsKS2 SATs Maths: Arithmetic, Reasoning & Times Tables
For Years 4 to 6 in England: times tables for the multiplication check, then the arithmetic paper and both reasoning papers.
$100/mo group · $150/mo 1-on-1
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11 plus11 Plus Maths Prep
For Years 5 and 6 applying to grammar or independent schools: the full KS2 syllabus, GL-style papers and timed practice.
$100/mo group · $150/mo 1-on-1
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Primary Maths: Number to Fractions
For children aged 6 to 11: place value, the four operations, fractions and early geometry, placed by school year and a short check.
$100/mo group · $150/mo 1-on-1
View course & enrolFor the test in your area, see our 11 plus maths pages, which cover each grammar school area's format.
What primary maths help costs, by format
Published UK rates and memberships, read in October 2026 and converted to US dollars so this page uses one currency. Tutors and centres set their own prices; treat each line as a range.
| Format | Typical price | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Primary maths tutor, national average | about $37 an hour; early-career tutors about $26 to $37 | Tutorful, "How Much Does a Maths Tutor Cost in the UK in 2026?" (updated 24 September 2026) |
| KS2 maths tutor on a large marketplace | listings we read ran from about $34 to $93 an hour | MyTutor, KS2 maths tutors listing (read 7 October 2026) |
| 11 plus tutor on the same marketplace | listings we read ran from about $34 to $112 an hour | MyTutor, 11 Plus tutors listing (read 7 October 2026) |
| Tuition centre, SATs or maths group sessions | from about $164 a month for one session a week, or about $210 a month for two | Explore Learning, published pricing page (read 7 October 2026) |
| Tuition centre, 11 plus | group: from about $251 a month for two sessions a week; one-to-one: from about $238 a month for one session a week | Explore Learning, same page |
| Worksheet programme at a study centre | about $93 to $104 a month per subject, plus a one-off fee of about $59 to $65 | Kumon centre pages for Ilford Lane and Ashford South (read 7 October 2026) |
| Modern Age Coders, live primary maths | $100 a month in a group of 15 to 20, or $150 a month one-to-one, eight one-hour lessons | Our own price, no enrolment fee |
Conversion: UK figures were converted at 1.3221 US dollars per pound, the Bank of England spot rate for 5 October 2026 (series XUDLUSS), and rounded to the nearest dollar. Explore Learning and Kumon figures are the "from" prices and fee panels on their own pages; individual centres can differ.
This table compares UK tutoring and centre prices for families paying there, so it is shown to visitors in the UK. Our primary maths plans are $100 a month in a group or $150 a month one-to-one, in your currency.
What moves the price of primary maths tuition
SATs support or a selective test
Helping a child feel confident for the May SATs is everyday primary teaching. Preparing for a grammar school test is specialist work, and 11 plus tutors price it that way.
When the test falls
The 11 plus is usually sat early in Year 6, so demand for tutors peaks across Year 5. The SATs come in May of Year 6, and the multiplication tables check in June of Year 4.
Who is teaching
A cheerful graduate is often exactly right for a seven-year-old building confidence. An experienced 11 plus specialist who knows your area's test format costs more and is worth it later.
A centre or a tutor
Centres sell monthly memberships with set sessions; tutors sell hours. A membership looks dearer per month and can be cheaper per hour, so compare the same unit.
How long sessions run
Young children concentrate for shorter stretches. Some tutors sell 45-minute sessions at a lower price, which can suit a six- or seven-year-old better than a full hour.
Siblings
Some centres discount a second child. Explore Learning, for example, publishes about $13 off the monthly membership for a second child.Ask any centre whether it discounts a second child.
How much tuition does a primary child need?
What our tutors usually suggest after a first lesson. These are planning numbers, not a promise; regular short practice at home matters as much as the lessons.
| Situation | Typical plan | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Times tables before the Year 4 check | one lesson a week for a term, with five minutes of daily practice | about 12 |
| Confidence and gaps before the SATs | one lesson a week from January to May of Year 6 | about 17 |
| 11 plus maths preparation | one lesson a week through Year 5, two in the final term | about 45 |
| A child who is behind and anxious | one lesson a week for a school year, small steps first | about 38 |
Hours are our own arithmetic based on school terms, not a figure from any exam body.
What is free, and what families tend to miss
Past SATs papers are free. The Standards and Testing Agency publishes past KS2 test papers and mark schemes on gov.uk, so they should never be sold to you as a paid extra.
Registration fees. Some centres charge a one-off fee before the first session; the two Kumon centres we read charge about $59 and $65.Some centres charge a one-off fee before the first session.
Prepaid blocks. Some tutors sell ten lessons upfront. Ask what happens to unused lessons if your child's timetable changes.
Travel. Two trips a week to a centre through Year 5 add up to a lot of afternoons. Online lessons happen at home.
Practice books. Most families buy a few. They are cheap; a tutor who insists on an expensive bundle is selling, not teaching.
With us: no enrolment fee, no contract and no prepaid blocks. You pay month by month and can stop at any month end.
Which help, for which primary child?
A small group suits a child who
- is broadly on track and enjoys company
- needs regular practice more than rescue
- is preparing for SATs rather than a selective test
Groups hold 15 to 20 children at a similar level.
One-to-one suits a child who
- is preparing for an 11 plus test with a set date
- has fallen behind and goes quiet in a class
- needs lessons fitted around a busy week
One child, one tutor, the same face every week.
What you get for the price
We are a live online school teaching maths and coding since 2020, rated 4.9 across 547 Google reviews. One monthly price covers every lesson that month.
One-to-one primary maths
$150 / month
- 8 live one-to-one lessons a month (2 a week, 1 hour each)
- 4 live one-to-one lessons a month (1 a week, 1 hour each)
- The same tutor every week, with notes for parents
- SATs or 11 plus work set to your child's level
- No enrolment fee, stop at any month end
Small-group primary maths
$100 / month
- 8 live group lessons a month (2 a week, 1 hour each)
- 15 to 20 children at a similar level
- The same teaching at a lower monthly price
- No enrolment fee, stop at any month end
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Primary maths tuition costs: questions parents ask
How much does a KS2 maths tutor cost per hour?
It depends on the tutor's experience, whether lessons are online and where you live. The rates table lists the published figures we found, each with its source and the exchange rate used.
Why do 11 plus tutors charge more than other primary tutors?
11 plus preparation is specialist work for a selective test with a fixed date, and tutors who know an area's test format are in demand through Year 5. Everyday primary maths support is priced lower.
When should 11 plus maths tuition start?
Most families start in Year 5, because the test in many grammar school areas is sat early in Year 6. Our 11 plus pages cover each area's format.
Does my child need a tutor for the KS2 SATs?
Often not. Many children do well with school teaching and free past papers. A tutor helps when a child has a specific gap, such as fractions or times tables, or is anxious about tests.
What is the multiplication tables check?
A short on-screen check taken in June of Year 4 in England, covering the times tables up to 12 times 12. Regular short practice prepares children for it more than long lessons do.
Is a tuition centre or a private tutor better value?
Compare the same unit. Centres sell monthly memberships with set sessions; tutors sell hours. Our tutor vs tuition centre guide compares them.
Are there extra fees with you?
No. There is no enrolment fee and no contract, and you can stop at any month end.
Can my child try a lesson first?
Yes. The first lesson is free and needs no card. For a class today or tomorrow, book a Priority Demo: a full class of about 45 to 60 minutes with a written skill report afterwards. If you enrol, the demo fee is adjusted against your first month's fee.
Why are prices shown in US dollars?
We teach families in more than 25 countries and bill outside India in US dollars, so the page shows one currency. UK market figures were converted at one stated exchange rate.
See how your child learns before you pay for a month.
In the free first lesson the tutor works through a few problems with your child, then tells you plainly what would help and whether a tutor is needed at all. No card needed.