PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
11+ Tutor cost in the UK
£30–£70 per hour. Typically £45.
An 11+ tutor charges £30–£70 an hour, typically about £45. Online sessions for general verbal and non-verbal reasoning cost least; specialists preparing children for competitive grammar or independent school entry, in person in London and the South East, cost most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a 11+ tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | online reasoning practice |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £45 | what most people pay |
| High end | £70 | a specialist for competitive schools in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the tutors and teachers near you.
What moves the price
- Target schools — 11+ tutoring for the most competitive grammar or independent schools costs more
- Exam format — tutors who know your area's 11+ test, such as GL or a bespoke paper, charge a premium
- Online or in person — online 11+ tutoring is usually cheaper than a tutor at your home
- Start date — starting 11+ preparation late means more sessions close to the test
- Region — 11+ tutors in London, Kent and Buckinghamshire are in high demand
- Mock exams — 11+ packages with timed mock tests add to the cost
WHAT YOU GET
What a 11+ tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week for six months to a year before the test. Not included: Mock exam centre fees, practice paper books and school registration fees are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
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How to pay less
- Start 11+ tutoring early with weekly sessions rather than paying for intensive sessions late
- Choose online 11+ tutoring for reasoning practice, which usually costs less per hour
- Use free practice papers from your local test provider alongside paid 11+ tutoring
Before you book
- Check which 11+ test your target schools use before choosing an 11+ tutor
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, or AccessNI for Northern Ireland transfer tests, if the 11+ tutor works alone with your child
- Ask the 11+ tutor for their recent experience with your target schools
- Agree how much homework the 11+ tutor will set so your child does not burn out
11+ Tutor cost: questions people ask
Usually £30–£70 an hour, with £45 typical. Online reasoning practice costs least; specialists for competitive schools in London cost most.
Many families start in Year 5, six months to a year before the test. Starting earlier means fewer, calmer sessions each week.
Grammar schools in parts of England use the 11+, and many schools in Northern Ireland use transfer tests. There are no state grammar schools in Scotland or Wales, though independent schools set their own entrance exams.
Yes. Many children prepare with practice papers at home. A tutor helps most with technique, timing and gaps in maths or English.
Mock exam centre fees, practice papers and any school registration fees are extra costs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK tutoring rate guides for entrance exams. They are a national range, not a quote.
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