11+ Science tutors
3 of 3 UK tutors teaching Science at 11+.
Science at primary and KS3 level is the foundation that GCSE Combined or Triple builds on — working scientifically, the basics of forces, particles, cells, reactions and ecosystems. At this stage tutoring is rarely about content gaps and more about confidence with practical thinking, graph-reading, and the vocabulary that exam-board mark schemes will later reward. For KS3 students heading into Year 10, a few sessions on independent/dependent variables, units, and scientific writing pay off across all three sciences at GCSE. Look for tutors comfortable across biology, chemistry and physics rather than specialists in one.
The 11+ is the entrance test for selective state grammar schools and many independent senior schools, sat in Year 6 (some independents sit it earlier). Tests vary by region: Kent, Bucks, Birmingham, Trafford, Lincolnshire, the Wirral and others differ on format and content, with GL Assessment, formerly CEM, ISEB Common Pre-Test, and bespoke school papers all in use. Most tests cover English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning in some combination. The verbal/non-verbal reasoning is the unfamiliar part — schools don't teach it. Tutoring helps most with format-specific past-paper practice; match the tutor to the actual test the child will sit.
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Dr Muhammad K.
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Milton Keynes 17 yrs Online · In personPhD in Engineering | 15 years of Teaching Experience in Maths, Science & Engineering | Published Writer & Author | GCSE, A-Level, University
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Further Maths
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DBS verified 50% off first Block discount£20–£40/hr
David
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Darlington 16 yrs Online · In personKS2 - GCSE Maths and Science - 16 Yrs Tutoring Experience - Chartered Engineer
- Maths
- Physics
- Chemistry
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£60/hr
Bansi Shah
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Hertsmere 18 yrs Online · In personExperienced and qualified Science GCSE teacher and tutor; PGCE from IOE. 16+ Years experience;currently working in a school.
- Science
- Combined Science
- Biology
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About Science
What Science covers across UK levels, where tutoring usually helps, and what to look for in a tutor.
11+ entrance prep
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