--- title: Hollie url: https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/17184/ type: Tutor profile audience: parents published: 2022-08-09 subjects: [7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, English] compiled: 2026-11-13 --- # Hollie - From £140.00 per hour - Enhanced DBS checked - Primary education teacher - Qualified to teach in 2015 - Teaches: In person, Online ## About Hollie As a former Head of English of a top independent school, Hollie has successfully supported over 150 pupils to achieve 11+, 13+ and scholarship places at highly competitive schools across the country. In addition to entrance exam preparation, Hollie supports pupils in the general teaching of English, including skills of creative writing, comprehension and grammar. Hollie is a friendly and engaging teacher with a primary PGCE, BA Honours degree in English and qualified teacher status. With extensive experience in teaching pupils from 7-13 in ISEB entrance exams, including 13+ scholarship level, Hollie's style of teaching offers differentiated learning support to enhance pupils' skills, confidence and capabilities in English. ## Availability Availability as of 13 November 2026: contact Owl Tutors to check. ## School entrance experience Hollie has experience of preparing pupils for the following schools: - [Benenden School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/benenden/) - [Bradfield College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/bradfield-college/) - [Brighton College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/brighton-college/) - [Charterhouse](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/charterhouse/) - [City of London Freemen's School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/city-of-london-freemens-school/) - [Cranleigh School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/cranleigh-school/) - [Dulwich College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/dulwich-college/) - [Emanuel School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/emanuel-school/) - [Epsom College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/epsom-college/) - [Eton College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/eton-college/) - [Guildford High School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/guildford-high-school/) - [Highgate School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/highgate-school/) - [James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS)](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/jags/) - [King's College School Wimbledon](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/kings-college-school/) - [Lady Eleanor Holles School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/the-lady-eleanor-holles-school/) - [Latymer Upper School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/latymer-upper/) - [Marlborough College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/marlborough-college/) - [Millfield School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/millfield-school/) - [Roedean School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/roedean-school/) - [Royal Grammar School, Guildford](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/royal-grammar-school-guildford/) - [Royal Russell School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/royal-russell-school/) - [Sherborne School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/sherborne-school/) - [Sherborne School for Girls](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/sherborne-school-for-girls/) - [St Edward's Oxford](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-edwards-oxford/) - [St John's School, Leatherhead](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-johns-school-leatherhead/) - [St Paul's School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-pauls/) - [Tonbridge School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/tonbridge-school/) - [Wellington College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/wellington-college/) - [Whitgift School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/whitgift-school/) - [Wimbledon High School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/wimbledon-high-school/) - [Winchester College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/winchester-college/) - [Woldingham School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/woldingham-school/) - [Worth School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/worth-school/) Through my role as Head of English and a private tutor, I have supported over 150 pupils achieve 11+ and 13+ school places, including scholarships to Epsom College, Eton, St John's and Worth. ## Qualifications - PGCE Primary (Primary education), St Mary's University, Twickenham, London, 2015 - BA Hons - English, Royal Holloway University, 2012 ## Subjects and levels - 7 Plus - 8 Plus - 11 Plus (English, Verbal Reasoning) - 13 Plus (English, Verbal Reasoning) - Other School Entrance (9+, 10+ English, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ English, 12+ Verbal Reasoning) - English (General, KS1, KS2, KS3) ## What parents and students say Average rating: 4.8 stars from 4 reviews, 100% would use again. > "I cannot recommend Hollie highly enough! My son struggles with social anxiety, but from the very first lesson, Hollie put him completely at ease. She made the sessions enjoyable and engaging—no small feat for a 13-year-old! In just nine lessons, she helped him gain the confidence and knowledge needed to sit an entrance exam for an independent school, which he has just passed! More importantly, she reignited his love for learning, and for that, I'm incredibly grateful." ★★★★★ > — Parent of 13 Plus student (Royal Russell School), 5 February 2025 > "My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Hollie even though English is her least favourite subject. She learnt a lot in a short space of time and got a scholarship at her first choice school." ★★★★ > — Parent of 11 Plus student (St Mary's School Ascot), 8 January 2024 > "Hollie is just fabulous. My daughter has started properly reading for the first time. She has made so much progress with her on both comprehension and creative writing. And my daughter always looks forward to her lessons. She is really outstanding. Highly highly recommend." ★★★★★ > — Parent, 6 June 2023 ## From this tutor's blog - [Six Spring Stories for the Easter Holidays](https://owltutors.co.uk/six-spring-stories-for-the-easter-holidays/) - [The 12 books of Christmas for 11 Plus candidates](https://owltutors.co.uk/the-12-books-of-christmas-for-11-plus-candidates/) - [Six Spooky Stories for 11 Plus Students](https://owltutors.co.uk/six-spooky-stories-for-11-plus-students/) ## Where Hollie can teach In-person lessons available across these areas: - **Tunbridge Wells:** Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN1) ## Next steps Ready to discuss tuition with Hollie? - Free 20-minute consultation: [make an enquiry](https://owltutors.co.uk/contact-us/) - Phone: +44 (0)20 3457 8474 - Email: enquiries@owltutors.co.uk