GCSE English
Tailored tuition for Year 10 and Year 11 students, planned around their exam board, set texts and the areas where they most need support.
Reading unseen fiction and non-fiction, analysing language and structure, comparing viewpoints, and producing controlled descriptive, narrative and persuasive writing.
Set texts, poetry anthologies and unseen poetry — building knowledge of plot, character, theme and context, and turning it into well-argued essays.
Understanding what each question asks, planning under time pressure, using quotations precisely and checking work effectively.
Regular reading, revision routines and clear targets so students feel prepared rather than overwhelmed.
Who it's for
Students aiming to secure a pass, those working towards higher grades, and those who find English stressful or confusing. We also support students with SEND, adjusting pace, structure and lesson format as needed.
Cambs Tutors Saturday English Academy
Our Saturday English Academy offers structured, engaging English tuition for Key Stage 3 and GCSE students in carefully selected groups of no more than four.
Led by a Cambridge graduate and qualified English teacher, our sessions combine subject expertise, psychology-informed teaching and collaborative learning to help students strengthen their skills, develop confidence and make measurable academic progress.
Starts Saturday 21 November 2026 · Booking now
75-minute lessons · 15-minute intervals between groups · Venue to be confirmed
Year 10
Saturdays: 10:00–11:15 am
Four-week fee: £80
Years 7–9
Saturdays: 11:30 am–12:45 pm
Four-week fee: £80
Year 11
Saturdays: 1:00–2:15 pm
Four-week fee: £80
At Cambs Tutors, we believe that effective learning requires time for explanation, discussion, practice and feedback. Our 75-minute Saturday Academy sessions provide additional time for meaningful interaction between students and their tutor. With no more than four students per group, this extended format allows us to combine the benefits of collaborative learning with focused individual support. Students have more opportunities to ask questions, explore ideas, practise new skills and receive personalised feedback. Rather than rushing through activities, we can take time to identify learning gaps, develop understanding and build confidence.
Each session lasts 75 minutes. Groups are organised by educational stage, attainment and compatible learning needs, with an initial assessment to support appropriate placement.
A minimum of 3 students is needed to launch a group, with no more than 4. Payment reserves one student place in your selected programme. Groups need three paid students to proceed.
£80 per student for the complete four-week programme, payable upfront when booking.
Four weekly 75-minute lessons
£80per student
Choose the programme for your child’s school year. If the group cannot proceed, you may choose a full refund or an agreed alternative.
Register interestBoth formats share the same educational standards and teaching philosophy. The difference is delivery format and individual attention, not teaching quality. 11+ preparation remains available through one-to-one tuition.
Saturday Academy booking, cancellation and refund policy
£80 per student · four 75-minute sessions · 21 and 28 November, 5 and 12 December 2026. Venue to be confirmed. Payment reserves one place; groups require at least three paid students to proceed. If the group cannot proceed, you may choose a full refund or an agreed alternative.
A free, no-obligation conversation about your child's needs, goals and how tuition could help.