📚 KS2 Years 3 to 6

Primary Tutoring
Years 3 to 6
KS2 Online UK

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.

1:1 from £38 per session
✓ Maths and English
✓ SATs and 11 Plus readiness
✓ First lesson £1
Primary KS2 Tutoring at NLG
£38
per 40-minute 1:1 session, first lesson just £1
265K+
lessons delivered by NLG tutors across the UK
97%
of NLG students report improved confidence within 4 weeks
📚KS2 Maths and English Specialists
🏆National Tutoring Award Winners
Trustpilot Excellent
🔐DBS Checked Tutors
💰First Lesson Just £1
Sound Familiar?

Why Parents Search for a Primary KS2 Tutor

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.

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"They are falling behind in Maths and we want to close the gap before it becomes a bigger problem in Year 5 or 6."
Gaps in KS2 Maths compound quickly because each year builds directly on the previous one. A student who misses fractions in Year 4 will struggle with ratio in Year 5 and algebra in Year 6. NLG KS2 tutors identify exactly which topics are causing the gap and close them systematically before they affect SATs and secondary school.
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"Their reading and writing are not matching their spoken ability and we cannot work out why."
Reading and writing gaps at KS2 are very common and very fixable when identified early. NLG English tutors identify whether the issue is phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing structure, or punctuation and build targeted support around the specific gap.
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"We are thinking about the 11 Plus and want to build strong Maths and English foundations in Year 3 or 4."
Starting 11 Plus readiness early through solid KS2 foundations is the most effective preparation strategy. NLG tutors build the core Maths and English skills in Year 3 and Year 4 that make dedicated 11 Plus reasoning preparation in Year 5 significantly more effective. Visit our 11 Plus page for more detail.
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"They are in Year 5 or 6 and we are worried about SATs performance and secondary school readiness."
KS2 SATs test Maths and English to Year 6 expected standard. NLG tutors identify which topics are below expected standard and build a targeted preparation plan around those. Year 6 tutors also cover the independent study and extended writing skills that secondary school demands from day one. Visit our SATs page for more detail.
Full KS2 Curriculum Coverage

What Does KS2 Tutoring Cover at NLG?

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.

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KS2 Maths
Year 3 to 6 Maths curriculum
Number and place valueFour operations Fractions and decimalsRatio and proportion Geometry and measuresProblem solving
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KS2 Reading
Comprehension and analysis skills
Reading fluencyComprehension Inference and deductionVocabulary Author techniqueDiscussion skills
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KS2 Writing
Creative and non-fiction writing
Sentence constructionParagraphing Punctuation and grammarStory writing Non-fiction formatsEditing skills
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KS2 SPaG
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Common exception wordsPunctuation rules Parts of speechVerb tenses Clauses and phrasesConnectives
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11 Plus Readiness
Year 5 and 6 preparation foundations
Reasoning foundationsVocabulary building Maths problem solvingSpeed and accuracy VR introductionNVR introduction
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Year 6 Transition
Preparing for secondary school
SATs preparationSecondary Maths readiness Extended writingStudy skills Confidence buildingSubject awareness
KS2 Year by Year , What to Focus On
Year 3 and Year 4
Number fluency and times tables in Maths. Reading comprehension and basic inference in English. These are the highest-priority foundations for everything that follows in KS2.
Year 5 and Year 6
Fractions, ratio and problem solving in Maths. Extended writing, GPS and inference in English. SATs preparation and 11 Plus readiness for Year 6. Secondary transition skills from January of Year 6.
Questions Parents Ask

Real Answers About Primary KS2 Tutoring

When Is the Best Time to Start KS2 Tutoring?

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.

How Does KS2 Tutoring Prepare My Child for Secondary School?

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.

Can NLG Help With Both SATs and 11 Plus in Year 5 and Year 6?

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.

How Is KS2 Tutoring Different From School Lessons?

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.

Getting Started

Primary KS2 Tutoring Format and Pricing

All KS2 sessions are delivered online by primary specialist tutors via Zoom with interactive digital tools designed for primary age learners.

Most Effective
1:1 KS2 Online Tutoring
£38
per 40-min session
Dedicated tutor matched to your child's year group and specific needs
All KS2 subjects covered: Maths, English, Reading, Writing and SPaG
SATs and 11 Plus readiness built in from Year 5
Interactive digital tools appropriate for primary age learners
Upfront blocks: 5 lessons £90, 10 lessons £160, 15 lessons £210
Getting Started

From Enquiry to First KS2 Session

Most KS2 students are matched with a primary specialist and have their first session within a week of enquiring.

No scrolling profiles, we match for you
Tutor matched to your child's year group and specific needs
All sessions via Zoom with interactive digital whiteboard
Sessions recorded for safeguarding
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Tell Us the Year Group and Concerns
Year group, which subjects or topics are causing difficulty, and any SATs or 11 Plus context. Takes under 2 minutes.
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We Match a KS2 Specialist
We match your child with a primary tutor experienced in their year group and subject area. Within 1 to 7 days.
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£1 Diagnostic First Session
The tutor assesses current ability, identifies the specific gaps and builds a targeted plan. Just £1, no commitment required.
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Weekly Sessions and Measurable Progress
Sessions run weekly with clear objectives. Most KS2 students see measurable improvement within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent sessions.
Real KS2 Results

Students Who Started Where Yours Is Now

KS2 Success at NLG

"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."

Parent of KS2 student at NLG
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"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."

Parent of Year 5 student
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Primary KS2 Tutoring FAQs

The questions parents ask most about KS2 tutoring at NLG.

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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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