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Holly

11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, English & Maths

Like all our tutors, Holly is a qualified teacher Like all our tutors, Holly holds a degree from a top University Like all our tutors, Holly holds a full, clean criminal records checkHolly holds a PhDHolly holds a Masters degreeHolly either works or has worked as an examiner for an exam boardHolly holds a degree from a Russell Group University
Thank You Holly, for All Your support Tutoring our daughter. Holly, listens, understands the child and finds out how they best learn and builds on there strength. She is encouraging, enhances a Can Do attitude - to learning Our Daughter benefited from the lessons, learned to be a better learner and came out of the lessons upbeat. Thank You Holly

Parent of 11 Plus student

Holly's biography

Holly studied at Durham University where she gained a degree in English Literature and Music, and then moved to London where she gained a Masters at King's College. After this she worked at Middlesex University, whilst studying for her Ph.D which was awarded in 2004. She has over fifteen years' experience teaching in the independent school sector at both prep and senior level, and over twenty years’ teaching experience in total. She is passionate about helping children to love English, and particularly loves tackling creative writing. She is committed as an educational professional to identifying and achieving each child's full potential. She has recent experience working with home-schooled children to achieve excellent results in GCSE examinations, and also extensive experience working with neurodiverse children including those with ASC and anxiety to help them achieve their goals, often using a trauma-informed approach learnt through her safeguarding and child protection expertise. Holly is also available for school consultancy to help you find the right setting for your child.

Holly's availability

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Monday: 9am to 4pm. From 6th June 2025 (after GCSE exams): Tuesday 6.30pm; Wednesday 5pm and 6pm; Friday 2.30pm and 3.30pm; Sunday 6pm

Holly will have further availability from Monday 2nd June 2025.

School entrance experience

Holly has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

Alleyn's SchoolBedford Modern SchoolBenenden SchoolBrighton CollegeCaterham SchoolCheadle Hulme SchoolCheltenham Ladies' CollegeChrist's HospitalCity of London Junior SchoolCity of London SchoolCity of London School for GirlsDame Alice Owen's SchoolDulwich CollegeEltham CollegeEpsom CollegeEton CollegeHaileybury and Imperial Service CollegeHampton SchoolHarrowHighgate SchoolJames Allen's Girls' School (JAGS)Kingston Grammar SchoolLatymer Prep SchoolOundle SchoolPembridge Hall SchoolPutney High SchoolQueen's CollegeRadley CollegeReed's SchoolRoyal Grammar School, GuildfordRoyal Masonic School for GirlsSevenoaks SchoolSouth Hampstead High SchoolSt Catherine's SchoolSt Edmund's School CanterburySt Paul's SchoolSt Swithun's SchoolSurbiton High SchoolSutton Valence SchoolThe King's School CanterburyThe Tiffin Girls' SchoolTonbridge SchoolUniversity College SchoolUppingham SchoolWetherby Senior SchoolWhitgift SchoolWinchester College
I am an experienced teacher of 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+ and GCSE English and Maths, and also English A-Level and University entrance exams, with success at all these stages. My GCSE and A-Level English experience also extends to examining, and my students regularly achieve top grades at all levels. I am now a full-time professional tutor, having been a member of Senior Management at two Kent-based independent schools. Recent school entrance success includes 13+ to Harrow, 11+ to Sevenoaks School (including two recent Academic Scholarship awards), 13+ to Cranbrook School, 11+ Kent Test success, 13+ to St Catherine's Bramley, 13+ to Cheltenham Ladies College, 13+ to Brighton College, 13+ to Oundle, 13+ to Dulwich College, 13+ to St Thomas's London, 7+ and 9+ to Bedford Modern, 7+ to Surbiton High School (prep) and 8+ to Eltham College. I also specialise in overseas entry to UK boarding schools at 11+, 13+ and 16+, recently and/ or currently working with international clients in Hong Kong and Qatar.

Holly's qualifications

Holly qualified to teach English in 2009, and holds a PGCE from Goldsmith's College, University of London.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
Middlesex University PhD 2004
King's College London MA 2000
University of Durham BA 1999
University of Kent PG (cert.) Child Protection 2023

Subjects tutored:

11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science and Kent Test)

13 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science, History and Religious Studies)

Other School Entrance (9+, 10+ English, 10+ Maths, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 10+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 10+ Science, 12+ English, 12+ Maths, 12+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Science, 14+, 16+, UKiset and CAT4)

University Admissions (English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT))

English (General, KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level, IB MYP, Undergraduate and ESL)

Maths (KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)

Recent testimonials

Very friendly and helpful, and flexible to the times for sessions and emotional needs of the pupil.

Parent of KS3 English student

Friday, 2nd August 2024

Holly has written the following

How to get an A Star in IGCSE History

Achieving an A* in IGCSE History is a challenging goal but one that is achievable with the right level of preparation. Looking at past papers alongside the specification and syllabus is the way to improve your marks, and achieve your best. Read on to find out more about how to achieve top marks in IGCSE History.

AuthorHollyRead2 minutes

How to get an A Star in IGCSE Physics

Achieving an A Star in IGCSE Physics is a medium-term goal that top students aspire to but could potentially find challenging. In this blog, we aim to make it easier for you to plan your way to a top grade, using past papers and the exam specification to ensure your revision is targeted, secure and focused.

AuthorHollyRead3 minutes

How to get an A Star in IGCSE Chemistry

Achieving an A Star in IGCSE Chemistry is a challenge, but with the right strategies and focus, it is certainly achievable for top academic students. This blog discusses key elements such as the specification, various exam boards, and past paper practice, so that students can undertake careful and focused preparation effectively. Explore our comprehensive guide to achieving your absolute best in your IGCSE Chemistry examinations.

AuthorHollyRead2 minutes

Here's where Holly can teach

Kent

  • Canterbury (CT1)
  • Whitstable (CT5)
  • Canterbury (CT3)
  • Canterbury (CT4)
  • Sandwich (CT13)
  • Herne Bay (CT6)
  • Birchington (CT7)
  • Westgate-on-sea (CT8)

    • Canterbury

  • Sturry (CT2)

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