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Southampton Tutors

Are you looking for the best private tutors in Southampton? Use First Tutors to find a local teacher in Southampton and anywhere in England. Local lessons are an excellent way to improve confidence while increasing attainment.

First Tutors is the only place to search the most suitable Hampshire tutors for your needs, enabling you to find a private Southampton tutor for any subject ranging from primary through to university level.

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  1. Dev

    Southampton Tutor
    I am Dr Dev Maitra, Director and CEO of DRM TUTORS LTD. I am an established Academic, Lawyer and businessman, and have been a Senior Research Fellow, Senior Lecturer & published author, with over seventeen years teaching/tutoring experience, both in the public and private sector. I am a Fellow of th...
  2. Callum

    Tuition in Southampton
    I am currently studying Medicine at the University of Southampton and I offer tutoring for GCSE Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, as well as A-Level and University-level Chemistry. I hold a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Bath. Prior to my previous degree, I achieved an A a...
  3. Jessica

    Tuition in Southampton
    Based in Botley (Hampshire), I am a passionate, organised and driven educator with a wealth of experience across the primary and secondary age ranges. I have in-person tutoring availability Tuesdays or Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm. My availability for online tuition is more flexible. I am an energetic tea...
  4. Wing

    Private Tutor in Southampton
    Being a part-time enthusiastic and professional Maths tutor, I have had many years of tutoring experience. Other than preparing pupils to sit their SATs, GCSE or A level Examinations, Common Entrance Exams, UK Maths Challenges, Oxford PAT Test; I also provide one to one and group interventions progr...
  5. Christopher

    Home Tuition in Southampton
    After completing my BA in Music at Southampton University in 2012 I began work as a full-time freelance musician. I have played for various recording sessions, as well as performed both small and large ensembles, orchestras, folk groups and jazz/soul bands. I also had the pleasure of studying the Al...
  6. Pascaline

    Lessons in Southampton
    Hello, Bonjour, Be ready for next September, I will help you to achieve the best in French and discover a new way to learn French whatever your ability. Let me show you. I have always been fascinated by languages and I like to pass my passion to students and make them gain 1 or 2 marks above...
  7. Simeon

    Private Tuition in Southampton
    I am a Medical microbiologist with about 20 years working experience. I love explaining concepts which my peers may find difficult. My last contract as a Serologist ended December 2017. I decided to do a lot more teaching from January 2018 in order to have more family time. I have an MSc in Biomedi...
  8. Martha

    Lessons in Southampton
    I am currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music on their Music Therapy masters programme, with performance specialisms in jazz and classical studies on both double bass and piano. I have lots of performance experience in both professional and amateur settings, and feel passionate about the ...
  9. Giles

    Teacher in Southampton
    I am an knowledgeable and experienced teacher of Economics, with 19 years of teaching experience. I am a fully qualified teacher and Head of Economics at Barton Peveril College - an Outstanding Sixth Form College in Hampshire. As a teacher, I try to instill a passion for understanding Economic...
  10. Helene

    Tutoring in Southampton
    Education is my passion. With 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I am a dedicated educator who always has the needs of the child at heart. I'm a motivated and enthusiastic person, always seeking to improve or tackle new challenges. I pride myself on being an effective communicator and a...


While the city itself has a relatively small population, it is part of the larger metropolitan area of South Hampshire, or Solent City, which has a population of more than 855,000. Fortunately for parents living in Southampton, the school system is quite navigable, with about 80 individual schools serving approximately 33,000 students. First Tutors provides parents and students with a central platform to connect with highly qualified private tutors in the Southampton area.

Pupils of all ages and abilities can benefit from the experienced academic guidance and support of a personal tutor. As anyone who has ever been in a classroom can attest, schools are not always designed to provide individualised learning environments. It is nearly impossible for a classroom teacher to give each student the individual attention necessary to allow them to reach their full academic potential. In contrast, a professional tutor only works with one pupil at a time, which ensures your child will have their undivided attention throughout their tutoring sessions. This gives the tutor and pupil an opportunity to get to know one another, allowing the tutor to discover your child's academic strengths, areas that need focus, and preferred learning style. This information can then be put together to create a programme of study as unique as the student the tutor will be working with.

Primary School Tutors in Southampton

Far too often, parents only consider retaining the services of a personal tutor when their child begins struggling in school. However, your child can benefit from working with a professional tutor from the very first day of primary school regardless of the school they attend.

Some of the highest ranking primary schools in Southampton include:

Primary School

Ranking

Percentage of Pupils Meeting Expected Standard

Springhill Catholic Primary School

1

90%

Beechwood Junior School

2

89%

Portswood Primary School

3

88%

Bitterne Park Primary School

4

86%

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

5

84%

Even pupils attending the very best primary schools can benefit from one-to-one instructional time. First Tutors understands just how crucial the first years of primary school are for the development of numeracy and literacy skills. These are the fundamental building blocks on which the rest of your child's academic career will be based. If students fail to truly integrate these concepts during their primary school years, they may struggle significantly when they enter secondary school.

Private tuition provides your child with a substantial advantage in the level of academic support and guidance they will receive during this time. Working independently with a private tutor can also help them during the later years of primary school when they need to begin preparing for the transition into a secondary school setting. It is during Year 6 that a student can most benefit from working with a personal tutor to refine and elevate personal study skills, time management strategies, testing confidence, and organisational skills. The gap that occurs just before Year 7 can be utilised to enhance these skills, which can be applied in all subject areas going forward.

Secondary School and Further Education Tuition in Southampton

Choosing the right secondary school for your child in Southampton is a big decision. It can be helpful for parents to know how the different schools in the area compare to one another. Below are some of the highly ranked schools in Southampton.

Secondary School

Ranking

Grade 5 or Above in English & Maths GCSEs

St Mary's Independent School

1

73%

St Anne's Catholic School

2

53%

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

3

52%

Bitterne Park School

4

40%

Upper Shirley High School

5

34%

Regardless of which secondary school your child attends, they will begin to notice an increase in the amount of material they are expected to learn as they progress through their studies. This is due in large part to the GCSEs and A levels that students must eventually face. While the exams have been in use for some time, they have recently undergone drastic changes that have rippled across the curriculum and instructional methodologies of most secondary schools. Working with a private tutor can give your child an advantage in navigating the new system and achieving their best possible results.

Although the tests themselves have changed, the importance placed upon the scores have not, and it is essential that your child prepare for them adequately. First Tutors can help you locate a Southampton tutor who can help your child reach their academic goals.

University-Level Tuition in Southampton

Even before graduation, many students are already thinking about which university they want to attend. The area of South East England is home to the most prestigious university in the world: the University of Oxford. However, it is also home to many other notable academic institutions. Here are a few of the top universities within the region:

University

UK Ranking

Global Ranking

University of Oxford

1

1

University of Southampton

15

126=

University of Reading

32=

Top 250

University of Surrey

35=

Top 300

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

39=

Top 350

No matter which university you or your child chooses to attend, home tuition can be beneficial in a variety of subject areas, including:

  • Cantonese
  • Combined Science
  • Computer Languages
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English
  • Finance: Banking
  • Geology
  • German
  • History
  • Latin
  • Marketing: Strategy
  • Maths
  • Medicine
  • Public Speaking
  • Security: Encryptions/Decryptions
  • Welsh
  • Writing

Students of all ages, from the first day of primary school through graduation at university, can benefit from the assistance of professional tutoring. First Tutors offers parents and students a centralised location to connect with highly qualified tutors in the Southampton area. Find a personal tutor who can help you reach your academic goals by entering your search criteria now.