Parents and tutors rate the professionalism and personal touch of this agency which stands out for 11plus and GCSE provision, among other areas. ‘I have recommended Hampstead and Frognal Tutors to many parents – they really understand the exam process for the schools in my area and my daughter did absolutely brilliantly as a result,’ said a parent. ‘I have recommended them multiple times because my sons have quite different needs and they supplied tutors to match those needs,’ remarked another. Tutors like Mark’s loyalty to his staff (provided they reach his high expectations). ‘I have nothing but praise for this agency – flexible work, supportive management, well organised and forward thinking,’ said one.
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Overview
We have met with Hampstead and Frognal Tutor’s staff. In addition, 22 clients and 20 tutors completed an online survey (sent to 186 clients and 60 tutors), with at least eight of these respondents also interviewed briefly by phone.
- Type of tutoring offered
- In-person
- Online
- Home schooling
- UK residentials
- UK areas covered in person
- London
Who are they?
Run by Mark Taylor (40s), who taught maths at Haberdasher’s Aske’s Boys’ School and South Hampstead High School prior to founding the company in 2010. His efficiency comes in for high praise. ‘Everything is very speedy, straightforward and
What do they offer?
Brace yourself, it’s a long list. Entrance exams include 4-plus, 7-plus, 11-plus, 13-plus, 16-plus. Just about every subject you can think of at GCSE and A level including the more obscure, such as ancient Greek and theatre studies (Mark headhunts if
- Education levels
- Primary
- KS3
- 7 Plus
- 8 Plus
- 11 Plus
- 13 Plus
- Common Entrance
- GCSE
- A Level
- IB
- Uni Application
- Oxbridge
- Uni Tuition
- EAL
- Subjects available include
- English
- Maths
- Sciences
- Computing
- Humanities
- Languages
- Other subjects
- Greek
- Theatre Studies
- SEN
- Support for students with special educational needs
The finer details
Mark advertises for tutors online, as well as on the website, although the majority get his attention via word of mouth (with existing tutors receiving financial incentives for referrals). Any interested tutors (and there are plenty of them) complete
- Tutor Association
- Member of The Tutors’ Association
- Charitable/pro bono work
- Volunteer tutor led writing sessions in local bookshops via a local charity
Costs and conditions
One-off registration fee (for life and all siblings) of £96. In-person home tuition is usually around £89 per hour, with some tutors charging as much as £130 per hour. Online tutoring fees are £65-80 per hour. Fees include VAT with a separate invoice
- Cost
- £65-130/hour
£96 registration fee
What the tutor company says
‘We stand out for our high success rate for school admissions, as well as GCSE, A level and other exam results. We also pride ourselves on our long-term relationships with our clients – clients may use our services for their children in primary years
The last word
Parents and tutors rate the professionalism and personal touch of this agency which stands out for 11plus and GCSE provision, among other areas. ‘I have recommended Hampstead and Frognal Tutors to many parents – they really understand the exam
