KS2 is where the foundations of secondary school success are built. Students who fall behind in Maths or English in Years 3 to 5 often arrive at Year 6 with gaps that affect their SATs performance, their 11 Plus chances, and their confidence at secondary school. NLG KS2 tutors identify and close these gaps early, building the strong foundations that make every subsequent year easier. Whether you need a private KS2 Maths tutor, support with Year 6 SATs, or help building 11 Plus readiness from Year 4, NLG has the right specialist.
These are the situations parents describe when they come to NLG for KS2 support. Most begin with a specific concern that, on closer inspection, turns out to be a small number of addressable gaps.
NLG KS2 tutors cover the full primary curriculum across all year groups from Year 3 to Year 6. Sessions focus on the specific topics and skills that most need attention for each individual child.
As soon as a gap or concern becomes apparent. Children who fall behind in Year 3 and do not receive support often find the gap widens through Year 4 and Year 5 as the curriculum builds on previous content.
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to build strong foundations before SATs and secondary school transition become pressing. Year 5 and Year 6 starts are still highly effective for targeted support on specific topics or exam preparation.
The KS2 curriculum builds the foundational skills that secondary school depends on. Students who leave primary school with strong number skills, reading fluency, writing ability and grammatical understanding are significantly better prepared for the demands of Years 7 and 8.
For Year 6 students, NLG tutors also begin building the independent study habits, extended writing skills and subject awareness that secondary school requires from the very first term.
Yes. Many Year 5 and Year 6 students at NLG work toward both SATs and 11 Plus preparation. The core Maths and English skills overlap significantly. NLG tutors cover both within weekly sessions, building the foundation skills that both tests require and then moving to format-specific practice as each exam approaches.
If both are a priority, tell us when you enquire and we will match your child with a tutor experienced in both. Visit our SATs page and 11 Plus page for more detail on each.
School lessons move at the class pace and cover the curriculum for all abilities in the room. 1:1 tutoring moves entirely at your child's pace, focusing on exactly the topics and skills they find difficult rather than covering material they already understand.
This means every minute of a tutoring session is productive for your child specifically, which is why students typically make faster progress in tutoring than in the same amount of classroom time.
All KS2 sessions are delivered online by primary specialist tutors via Zoom with interactive digital tools designed for primary age learners.
Most KS2 students are matched with a primary specialist and have their first session within a week of enquiring.
"Our daughter came to NLG in Year 4 with a significant Maths gap. By the time she reached Year 6 her teacher said she was working well above expected standard. The consistent weekly sessions made all the difference."
"My son was struggling with reading comprehension in Year 5. His NLG tutor identified that the issue was inference skills specifically and worked on those directly. His reading confidence improved completely within a couple of months."




The questions parents ask most about KS2 tutoring at NLG.
NLG KS2 1:1 tutoring costs £38 per 40-minute session. The first lesson is just £1. Upfront blocks: 5 lessons £90, 10 lessons £160, 15 lessons £210. View full pricing.
Years 3 to 6, ages 7 to 11. NLG tutors cover all KS2 year groups across Maths, English, Reading, Writing and SPaG.
Maths (number, operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, problem solving), Reading (comprehension, inference, vocabulary), Writing (structure, punctuation, grammar) and SPaG. Science, History and Geography are also available on request.
As soon as a gap or concern becomes apparent. Year 3 and Year 4 starts give the most time to build strong foundations. Year 5 and Year 6 are still highly effective for targeted support before SATs.
Yes. Many Year 5 and Year 6 students at NLG work toward both. The core Maths and English skills overlap significantly. Visit our SATs page and 11 Plus page for more detail.
School moves at the class pace. 1:1 tutoring moves at your child's pace, focusing on exactly the topics and skills they find difficult rather than covering material they already understand. Every minute of a session is productive for your child specifically.
Yes. NLG tutors work through missed content systematically and close the gaps that result from extended absences, illness or school changes.
Number fluency (including times tables) and reading comprehension are the highest priority at Year 3 and Year 4. Strong foundations in these two areas underpin everything that follows in KS2, SATs and secondary school.
Yes. Year 6 transition preparation includes secondary Maths readiness, extended writing development and the independent study habits secondary school requires from day one.
Yes. Many primary children respond very well to 1:1 online tutoring because the format removes classroom distractions and provides focused individual attention. NLG tutors use interactive digital tools that are designed for primary age learners.
Maths and English are the primary focus. Science, History and Geography are also available on request. Contact us to confirm availability for your child's specific subject needs.
Yes. The first lesson is just £1. No commitment, no contracts. Book here.
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