Best Private Tutors in Southborough, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Both my boys have benefitted hugely from the fabulous teaching they receive at Kip. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Wonderful teachers that really know how to get the best out of children.

Rating: 5 / 5

As family we have been using KIP McGrath TW for over 10 yrs for all our three children. The third, now in yr7 is enrolled in Lucy Fowle's class and irrespective of her mood on entering there is always a smile on her face at the end of the session. We have had many different tutors over the years and all have been high calibre and the kids have benefited enormously. I would not hesitate to recommend Tony and Lucy Fowle and KIP McGrath learning centres as a way to support learning at primary and secondary school.

Rating: 5 / 5

Our daughter has been in Kip for more than 8 yrs! They supported her from her primary years to her GCSE’s. No words to described how she develops her knowledge thru Kip and the staffs. A simple thank you is not enough! I would recommend to all the parents this institution to help their children building up their educational foundation. More power to Kip McGrath and keep up the good work! Again, THANK YOU so much!🤩

Rating: 5 / 5

Kip have always been really helpful and has helped our children’s confidence in learning. I would definitely recommend them!

Rating: 5 / 5

Dan was very easy going and put my daughter completely at ease, she passed her GCSE and she couldn’t have done it without him, don’t look elsewhere for a Maths tutor, very highly recommended, thanks Dan!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

My Son had a weekly Maths session with Mr Ellis for 10 months leading up to his GCSE , it gave him confidence and he passed. Mr Ellis was amazing so encouraging and was understanding. I would definitely recommend him.

Rating: 5 / 5

I can not express my gratitude enough for the help that my daughter has received. She started not understanding maths and as there are so many students in a class at school, she was never confident enough to put go her hand and ask for help. Following 7 months of tutoring, she went into her gcse with confidence and we are hoping she will get a good grade - I can not take any credit for this, it is purely down to Chris and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Rating: 5 / 5

Many thanks to Chris for the exceptional maths tutoring and support in the run up to GCSE and A level maths.

Rating: 5 / 5

Jennifer was fantastic with my son and really helped him prepare for his 11+ test. The environment was not pressurised, which was actually very important to me as I didn't want my son thinking passing the 11+ was the be all and end all. But he did pass and is now off to grammar school. Jennifer is friendly and my son enjoyed attending sessions with her - I would definitely recommend her!

Rating: 5 / 5

Jennifer helped my son with 11+ preparation and he really gelled with her patient, effective and child-focused approach. Not only did he fly through the exams, but he is so much more confident and effective in the classroom too. She is a real gem and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for any KS2 or 11+ tuition!

Rating: 5 / 5

Jenny helped both my twins pass the Kent test. She encouraged them but with a gentle, fun approach throughout. She was also very supportive to our whole family- on hand to answer any questions and providing advice to us parents but also listening to our feedback so we all worked very well together. The presence of her two family dogs (which my daughters requested!) in her home made the atmosphere even more relaxed and my daughters were very sad to say goodbye to her!

Rating: 5 / 5

Jenny is an excellent 11+ tutor. I am sending my daughter too. Would highly recommend to any other parents.

Rating: 5 / 5

My son started tutoring with RTC in year 4 of primary school, finally finishing his time with them in the Summer holidays following year 5. During that time we have felt fully supported, with there being a focus on my son as a whole person rather than just ‘getting him through’ his 11+. We were offered sound advice which I appreciated, a kind ear from the lovely Ilse and a confidence boost from everyone he encountered. I took my son to the Tonbridge campus and Tony could not have been a more wonderful tutor in every sense. We actually really miss the sessions since he stopped.

Rating: 5 / 5

Could not have asked for more for my daughter. The team in Tonbridge are absolutely amazing, great feedback and communication between tutor and parent, very welcoming and enjoyable for the children. My daughter loved the fact that on the first day she was given her own tuition satchel and stationary. Ilse was so lovely and understanding of every families own personal circumstances and very supportive. My child had 6 tuition sessions on a Saturday and a couple of full days during the summer holidays which were so valuable and I genuinely appreciate the wonderful contribution and teaching the group have provided her for the best start for secondary school. We are over the moon that she has passed! Thank you for everything! X

Rating: 5 / 5

Both of my children attended weekly classes for about a year in the run up to the 11+. I think both of them benefitted a lot from the classes. It really helped them understand what to expect from the test and how to prepare for it, and get used to the style of questions. Thoroughly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter started with the RTC (TW) in Y4, and she's finished her journey with success now. My daughter loved the weekly classes with her excellent and extremely professional tutor, Justine.. Justine was fully supportive, with her invaluable advice and guidance. I really can't recommend her enough. All the process went really smoothly, the weekly classes;the email follow-ups with content about what has been taught each week; the mock assessments; the consultations after the mock with the Tutor and the revisions. And of course, a huge thanks to the front team : Stephanie, Jinky, and Ilse. They have been highly supportive,very friendly, and helpful. Thank you so much for such a caring, perfect environment.

Rating: 5 / 5

As a family new to the world of tuition and with some prior hesitation towards using such services, I cannot recommend My Tutor Plus enough. Our son is quite often hesitant to try new things with new people, but from his very first trial lesson with Vicki, his enthusiasm and confidence only grew each and every week. Vicki made the lessons fun, engaging and challenging and encouraged him to do his best every time. She instilled him with a newfound confidence and belief in himself that has paid dividends. Gráinne was on hand with regular support, advice and check ins to help us navigate the challenges and inherent pressure that the 11 plus process puts on children, and indeed the rest of the family. Our son also attended a couple of the holiday revision sessions with Andy, which he found engaging and fun, sometimes not wanting to end the Zoom session at the end of the day! Our son's incredible 11 plus results are a testament to Vicki, Gráinne and Andy's encouragement and care over the past 12 months.

Rating: 5 / 5

I could not recommend My Tutor Plus highly enough! They have been incredibly understanding and kind in supporting our son through his 11+. The tutoring was absolutely top notch and our son is thrilled with his result. Communication with us as parents was excellent. Our son so enjoyed all his lesson with his tutor… he was engaged, motivated and challenged. A huge thank you to Gráinne and her amazing team.

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you so much to Grainne and Kristina who were so amazing teaching both my children for the 11+ Kent test and for 11+ independent school tests. They were so patient, hardworking and caring which resulted in high pass marks and academic scholarships for my children's top choice schools. My daughter even requested to carry on with tutoring once she had passed the tests as she was having so much fun! It has been such a pleasure working with them over the last 4 years.

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you so much Grainne and Andy for all your help during the 11+ process. My daughter gained confidence and learned the techniques to pass the exam. Both Grainne and Andy were so helpful and committed in teaching the children and also gave us all the information that we needed to know. Cannot thank you both enough. My daughter loved her lessons with Andy.