A student who's behind in maths can feel it in every lesson. In Haringey, our maths tutors help students close those gaps with focused, weekly sessions tailored to exactly what they need. Whether the problem is percentages, word problems, or answering approach, we've seen students move up by a full grade within a term when they get the right support.
What Results to Expect
Most students who work with a tutor weekly for a term see a noticeable improvement — typically one to two grades at GCSEs level. We track progress through regular topic tests and past-paper scores. But it's not just about grades: students also develop better problem-solving habits, stronger mental arithmetic, and the confidence to tackle questions they'd previously skip. For parents in Haringey, that shift from "I can't do maths" to "I worked it out" is often the most valuable outcome.
Primary Maths Support
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Haringey, the educators we work with focus on number bonds, times tables, fractions, and the reasoning skills tested in Key Stage 2 SATs. A child who arrives at secondary school without these foundations will find it increasingly difficult to keep up. Our approach for younger students balances structured practice with engaging activities, building confidence without pressure.
Where Students Get Stuck
The most common areas where Haringey students need maths support are percentages, geometry and angles, and equations and inequalities. These topics build on each other — a shaky grasp of percentages often leads to problems with fractions and decimals later on. The educators we work with identify exactly where the chain broke and work forward from there. For GCSEs students, we also focus heavily on answering approach: showing working, time management, and understanding how marks are allocated on OCR papers.
How We Track Improvement
Parents in Haringey should be able to see tangible evidence that tutoring is working. After each block of work, the tutor provides a brief update on what was covered, how the learner responded, and what comes next. For exam-level pupils, we track scores on topic tests and timed papers, giving a concrete picture of improvement — not vague reassurances. If progress stalls, we adjust the approach rather than repeating what is not working.
Flexible Arrangements
We arrange tutoring at times that suit Haringey families — after school, early evenings, or weekends. If commitments change, rescheduling is straightforward. Most families settle into a regular weekly slot, but we also offer intensive blocks during school holidays or the weeks before major exams. The goal is consistent, manageable progress without adding stress to an already full week.
Maths at Highgate School
Schools in Haringey typically use OCR or AQA for their maths specifications. The educators we work with know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your child follows. This means practice questions, previous exam papers, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your child will sit — not generic content from a different board. At Highgate School, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.