In families' own words.

“We had a fantastic experience with Charlie, who supported our son with his 8+ preparation. He was patient, encouraging and really understood how to bring out the best in him. His guidance and teaching made a real difference, not only in terms of preparation for the exams but also in building our son’s confidence. We are extremely grateful for all of Charlie’s hard work and would highly recommend him to any parents looking for a dedicated and supportive tutor. Thank you Charlie.”

“Charlie has taught both our children. Not only was he instrumental in them achieving 8 and 9 grades in GCSEs (up from predicted 6s) and tutored our son to enter a very prestigious private school at 16+, but he transformed his students’ assay writing skills, took their understanding of different types of text to another level and helped to shape our kids into two English loving young persons.”

“Charlie was excellent at assessing my daughter and knows the London / UK school system very well. He also referred a couple of Maths and English tutors to us that were effective and that my then 6/7 year old enjoyed working with.”

“My son joined the 11+ Masterclass in the summer of Year 5, followed by 1:1 tutoring tailored for his target Grammar School exam. From day one, he found the teaching style incredibly clear, engaging, and fun. The environment was fantastic too—his peers were so bright and dedicated that it really helped him stay focused. What sets Charlie apart is his assessments; they are always precise, and his advice is incredibly professional and to the point. As a non-native family who only moved to the UK three years ago, we were worried, but thanks to Charlie, my son successfully secured a place at his dream grammar school. I highly recommend Charlie to anyone preparing for the 11+!”

“Very good teaching and great results”

“Charlie did an amazing job with our daughter. Not only she got into the school of her choice (while passing the assessment on five of the six schools she applied for), but she went from hating to write to being a very proficient writer and a very enthusiastic reader! He obviously knows well the English curriculum but also each school entry requirements making the exam preparation targeted and efficient. But most importantly for us he has the ability to inspire, motivate and push the kids to reach their potential. Very grateful for all the help and the journey together!”

“We worked with Charlie to tutor our son for 11+ preparation and would highly recommend him. He supported us throughout the journey, from exam prep, including super helpful last minute guidance, to getting ready for interviews. Charlie was invaluable in helping our son secure a place at the school he wanted.”

“We worked with Charlie to support our eldest daughter in her 11+ process after meeting several consultants, and we are delighted with the choice. Charlie brings extensive knowledge of London independent senior schools and developed a tailored plan for her development. Not only is the quality of the tutoring exceptional, but Charlie's overall commitment and dedication to her success was invaluable. Charlie's approach is clearly not an "off the shelf" standard curriculum for all pupils. Outside of the scheduled academic sessions, Charlie was always happy to take our calls and discuss progress and strategy and adjust as necessary. The impact on our daughter's development was clear and we will definitely be working with him again for our other children in due course.”

“Charlie tutored our daughter for 11+ English. Under his guidance, our daughter made material progress in her English comprehension and creative writing skills. She received offers from all her top choice schools. Charlie also has in-depth knowledge on individual schools (academics, school culture, pastoral care, head teachers etc) and his input was invaluable in us navigating the difficult process of choosing the ‘right school’ for our daughter. In the end, we respected our daughter’s school choice and combined that with Charlie’s assessment of our daughter on the ‘right fit’. 6 months on, our daughter is very happy with the school. We highly recommend Charlie as a tutor and as a consultant in the educational sphere.”

“We had a great experience with Charlie and his team. Charlie is highly professional, reliable, and incredibly knowledgeable — not only in English, but also in the full 11+ process. He understood our son’s abilities perfectly well and guided us toward secondary schools that were the right academic and personal fit. His advice was always thoughtful, honest, and genuinely helpful. What made it special was how likeable, warm, and engaging Charlie and his team were. My son connected with them straight away and genuinely enjoyed every session. In his own words: “Charlie knows his subject. He makes sure you understand, and he is capable of explaining in different ways until he is sure you do. Charlie also prepared me very well for my interviews.” That level of care, patience, and thorough preparation made a huge difference to our son’s confidence. When the tutoring journey came to an end, our son was actually sad to say goodbye, which says everything about the quality of teaching and the relationships built. We’re extremely happy with the outcome and very grateful for the support Charlie provided. I’m delighted to recommend him to any family looking for outstanding 11+ preparation.”

“Excellent..all you need for English comprehension, writing techniques and grammar to do well on the 11+. Highly recommended course”

“Excellent teachers who supported my daughter throughout her 11+ preparation and helped her secure a place at her first-choice school.”

“Excellent tutor. Was very helpful during the 11+ stage with Central London schools. Also works with students beyond this age. Would highly recommend.”