Small classes. Clear plans. Real progress in maths and English.

We tutor children from KS2 to KS4 in groups of four, with a study plan built around what your child actually needs.

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4–5children per class, so every child gets noticed
100%of tutors DBS-checked and trial-trained
KS1–GCSEsyllabus mapped to the national curriculum
Free assessment this week

Amelia's week — Year 4

Mon Fractions — equivalent fractions warm-up Maths
Wed Comprehension — inference practice English
Fri Word problems — multi-step reasoning Maths
78%

Up from 61% on fraction fluency since her last termly review.

Why families choose us

Every part of the programme is built to make sure your child is seen, understood, and taught at the right pace.

Free maths & English assessment

Before your child joins a class, we run a short, low-pressure assessment so we understand exactly where they're strong and where they need support.

Groups of four or five

Small enough that your tutor notices a wrong step before it becomes a habit, large enough that your child still learns alongside others.

Tutors who've trained with us

Every tutor completes our trial and training programme before they teach a class, so the standard stays consistent across every session.

A private, personalised syllabus

Your child's plan mirrors the national curriculum for their key stage, adjusted to close their specific gaps rather than repeat what they already know.

Ofsted-aligned safeguarding

Our policies follow Ofsted registration requirements and every staff member is DBS-checked, so you can leave your child with us with confidence.

Programmes by key stage

We follow your child from their first phonics lesson through to GCSE revision, adjusting the syllabus as they move up.

Ages 5–7 · Key Stage 1

Foundations

  • Phonics and early reading
  • Number bonds and place value
  • Handwriting and sentence structure
Ages 7–11 · Key Stage 2

Building fluency

  • Fractions, decimals and ratio
  • Comprehension and inference
  • SATs and 11+ preparation
Ages 11–14 · Key Stage 3

Widening skills

  • Algebra and geometry basics
  • Essay planning and analysis
  • Study habits for secondary school
Ages 14–16 · GCSE

Exam readiness

  • Paper-by-paper exam technique
  • Targeted topic revision
  • Mock exams with feedback

How it works

From your first enquiry to your child's first termly review, here's what to expect.

1

Free assessment

A 45-minute maths and English assessment, with no obligation to enrol afterwards.

2

Personalised plan

We map a syllabus to your child's key stage and the gaps the assessment uncovered.

3

Small-group lessons

Weekly sessions of 4–5 children, matched by ability rather than just age.

4

Termly review

A written progress report and a conversation about what's next.

What parents tell us

"Our son went from dreading maths homework to asking for extra practice sheets. The small group made all the difference — he wasn't just a name on a register."

— Parent of a Year 5 pupil

"The termly reports are the most useful thing we get from any activity our daughter does. We always know exactly what she's working on and why."

— Parent of a Year 8 pupil

"The free assessment told us more about our daughter's reading level in 45 minutes than a full term of parents' evenings had. Genuinely useful, not a sales pitch."

— Parent of a Year 2 pupil

Ready to see what your child can do?

Book a free maths and English assessment and we'll tell you honestly where your child stands — and what we'd suggest next.

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Common questions

Yes. The assessment takes about 45 minutes and gives you a written summary of your child's level in maths and English. Plenty of families use it just to get a clear picture, whether or not they enrol with us.

Groups of four to five children are matched by ability rather than age alone, based on the assessment results, so everyone in the room is working at a similar pace.

That's the most common reason families come to us. The private syllabus is built to close specific gaps first, so lessons don't move on until the fundamentals are solid.

Every tutor completes our own trial and training programme and holds a current DBS check. Our safeguarding policies follow Ofsted registration requirements.

You'll get a written report at the end of each term, and you're welcome to ask your child's tutor for an update at any time.

Book a free assessment

Tell us a little about your child and we'll get back to you within one working day to arrange a time.

Visit

14 Millbrook Lane, Reading, RG1 4PQ

Call

0118 496 0231

Email

hello@compasspointlearning.co.uk

Hours

Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–7:30pm · Saturday, 9am–1pm

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