Primary Tutors in Ormskirk, Southport & West Lancashire
Looking for an experienced primary school tutor to help your child grow in confidence and make progress?
West Lancs Tutors connects families with qualified teachers offering personalised primary tuition across Ormskirk, Southport, Formby, Burscough, Skelmersdale and surrounding areas.
Whether your child needs support with reading, phonics, writing or maths, extra help with Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, or preparation for Year 6 SATs, we'll help you find a suitable tutor.
Primary tuition tailored to your child
Our primary tutors can support children with:
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Primary Maths: Number skills, arithmetic, fractions, problem-solving and reasoning.
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Primary English: Phonics, reading fluency, comprehension, spelling and writing.
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Year 6 SATs preparation: Building confidence and addressing gaps ahead of KS2 assessments.
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11+ Entrance Exam Preparation: Support with Maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, helping children develop the knowledge, exam techniques and confidence needed for selective school entrance assessments.
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Confidence and catch-up: Personalised support for children who need extra encouragement or help consolidating their learning.
Tuition is available online and face-to-face, depending on tutor location and availability.
Primary tuition starts from £32 per hour.
Browse our tutors below or tell us what support your child needs, and we'll help you find a suitable match.
Andrea – English & Maths Tutor – Formby
Primary • GCSE Maths • English to A Level
Online • Tutor’s home • Family home
Andrea is a friendly, creative teacher who is confident in teaching English Language and Literature (up to A Level), GCSE Maths, as well as the primary curriculum. She has twenty-five years’ experience working with students from diverse educational backgrounds. Currently studying an MSc in Education, Andrea draws on up-to-date research to understand learning barriers and the strategies that genuinely help students thrive.
Every learner’s progress is carefully tracked and monitored, with gaps closed before new topics are introduced to avoid cognitive overload. Lessons are dynamic, informative, challenging and exciting, taught in small, manageable steps using model answers, past papers and technological tools students can relate to.
Every student has secure knowledge of the requirements needed to reach the next stage in their learning journey. Tailored learning plans are carefully implemented.
Andrea builds rapport and uses humour to help every student feel relaxed, confident and capable. This personalised, structured and psychologically informed approach consistently enables learners to exceed their target grades. Incentives are also used as motivational tools. All work is carefully assessed and marked, with regular constructive feedback shared with students
Natalie – Primary, English & Maths Tutor – St. Helens
Primary • GCSE & Functional Skills English & Maths
Online • Family home
Natalie has over 20 years of teaching experience, mostly in the primary age phase from Nursery through to Year 6. She can support with phonics, reading, writing, mathematics and all other primary subjects. She has marked the Year 6 SATs tests since 2013.
She also tutors GCSE and Functional Skills English and Mathematics to students resitting their exams. Natalie has a good understanding of SEN, and experience of working with pupils and students with ADHD and Autism
Joanne – Primary Tutor - Liverpool
KS1 & KS2 • English • Maths • Science
Online • Tutor’s home • Family home
Joanne is a fully qualified primary teacher with many years of experience helping children grow in confidence and achieve their best. Having taught in both UK and international schools, she understands how every child learns differently and makes sure lessons are fun, engaging and tailored to their needs.
Whether it’s building strong foundations in English and Maths, sparking curiosity in Science, or supporting wider learning, she creates a supportive environment where children feel encouraged, motivated and proud of their progress.
Joanne’s tutoring is completely flexible and can be arranged to fit around a family’s routine, making it a stress-free way to give children that little extra boost and help them achieve their fullest potential. Joanne can tutor across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Lynn – English, Maths & Home Education Tutor – Burscough
KS2 • 11+ • KS3 • GCSE • Functional Skills
Online • Local face-to-face
Lynn is an experienced teacher and full-time tutor with more than 20 years’ experience supporting learners from Key Stage 2 through to adult education. She offers KS2 English and Maths, including SATs preparation, as well as 11+ tuition in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
At KS3, Lynn can support English Language and Literature, Maths, History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Business Studies and Science. She also offers GCSE English Language and Literature, Foundation Maths, History, Religious Studies, Sociology and Business Studies, together with a range of A Level subjects and Functional Skills English and Maths.
Lynn tailors her sessions to each learner’s individual needs, school targets and areas for development. She provides appropriate resources and aims to make lessons structured, supportive and engaging.
As a full-time tutor, Lynn is available seven days a week and is particularly interested in working with home-educated learners during school hours. She prefers online tuition, which allows her to offer greater flexibility, although she may also consider in-person tuition within a short travelling distance.
Lynn is a member of The Tutors’ Association, updates her safeguarding training annually and actively undertakes additional professional development. She has recently completed an End Point Assessment qualification and is currently working towards a CAVA qualification.
Guy – Maths & English Tutor – Ormskirk
Years 5–6 • KS3 • GCSE Maths & English • A Level Maths
Online • Tutor’s home • Family home
Guy is a highly skilled Mathematics and English teacher who has taught in Secondary schools and General Education colleges for about 20 years. For 7 years, he was a GCSE examiner for AQA.
Guy has been a professional tutor for seven years and is able to establish an excellent learning environment for students and has achieved extremely good results.
He can tutor Mathematics in Years 5 and 6, at KS3 and GCSE, and through to A Level. He can also tutor English in Years 5 and 6, at KS3 and GCSE.
Chris – Maths & Geography Tutor – Southport
Year 6 Maths • KS3 • GCSE • A Level Maths & Geography • Functional Skills
Online • Family home
Chris has a Professional Certificate in Education (PcET), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). He also has a degree in Mathematics and Education Studies.
Chris can tutor Maths and Geography at KS3, GCSE and A Level, as well as Year 6 Maths and Functional Skills.
Sharon – Primary Maths & English Tutor – Leyland
Years 2–6 • English • Maths • SATs
Family home
Sharon has 15 years of teaching experience across the primary phase. She is very experienced in Year 6 SATs, having taught Year 6 for the past 7 years. She has been Mathematics leader and is currently subject lead in English. She is also a marker for Key Stage 2 SATs Mathematics. Sharon can tutor both Primary Mathematics and English, supporting children across Years 2–6.
Pauline – Primary & English Tutor – Ormskirk
Primary • KS3 English • GCSE English
Tutor’s home • Family home
Pauline is a qualified primary teacher with experience across the full primary age range. She originally taught Year 1 before moving into supply teaching, working with pupils throughout the primary phase.
She also has experience teaching English and Maths in secondary schools, as well as delivering GCSE English, Functional Skills and adult learning in colleges and through the Probation Service.
Pauline can support children with all subjects across the primary phase and can also tutor English at KS3 and GCSE level. She is available for daytime and home-education tuition as well as after-school sessions.
Gary – Maths, English & Science Tutor – Skelmersdale
Primary • 11+ • KS3 • GCSE • A Level
Online Tuition
Gary is an Associate Tutor in Primary Education and Link Tutor at Edge Hill University. He has also been a private tutor since 2014 and has extensive teaching experience across both primary and secondary education, including teaching overseas.
His previous roles include Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher and Head of Science, and he has gained the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Gary can support pupils across the primary curriculum and 11+ preparation. At secondary level, he can tutor Maths, English Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Art, with a range of subjects available through to GCSE and A Level.
Ian – Primary Tutor – St Helens
Years 1–6 • All Primary Subjects
Online Tuition
Ian has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and is an experienced primary school teacher, having worked across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a variety of schools.
During his teaching career, Ian achieved Advanced Skills Teacher Status and was awarded the Inspirational Teaching Award 2017 in the Wigan and Leigh area.
Ian can tutor pupils from Year 1 through to Year 6 across the primary curriculum, providing support tailored to each child’s needs.
Nicola – Primary Tutor – Maghull
Primary • SATs • KS3 Catch-Up
Online • Family home
Nicola is an experienced primary teacher and current Year 6 teacher with 10 years of experience working in primary schools. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Alongside her classroom role, Nicola is a Faculty Leader with a TLR responsibility, leads Year 6 and mentors Early Career Teachers (ECTs). She has extensive experience supporting children with special educational needs and particularly enjoys working with pupils aged 7–11. Nicola can support pupils across the primary curriculum, including SATs preparation, and can also work with Year 7 and Year 8 pupils who would benefit from catch-up support in core primary skills.
Katie – Primary, Maths & English Tutor – Southport
Primary • 11+ • KS3 • GCSE • Functional Skills
Online • Family home
Katie is an experienced primary teacher who can support pupils across Years 1–6, as well as pupils preparing for the 11+. She can also provide Maths and English tuition at KS3 and GCSE, together with Functional Skills support. Katie has previously taught in primary schools and also holds a languages degree from The Open University and a dyslexia qualification from Edge Hill University. She is also interested in daytime and home-education tuition opportunities.
Helen – Primary & French Tutor – Skelmersdale
Primary • KS3 French • GCSE French • TEFL
Online • Family home
Helen is a qualified primary teacher with a PGCE in Primary Education from Liverpool Hope University. She has experience teaching across Early Years to Year 6 in classroom, one-to-one and online settings, and currently teaches online with UK Virtual School.
Helen offers tuition in all primary subjects from Early Years to Year 6. She also teaches French at KS3 and GCSE and holds a TEFL qualification.
She offers online tuition and face-to-face lessons at the family’s home within approximately eight miles of Skelmersdale. She has some daytime, afternoon and evening availability during the week.
Leah – Primary and English Tutor – Burscough
Primary • KS3 • GCSE English • A Level English
Online • Family home
Leah is a qualified secondary English teacher with a PGCE and QTS from Liverpool Hope University. She has completed her first Early Career Teacher year while teaching English in a comprehensive secondary school, working with a wide range of pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
During her teacher training, Leah gained experience in both a specialist SEN school and a large comprehensive school. She has also previously provided English and Maths tuition up to Key Stage 4. Alongside her classroom experience, Leah has been a Scout leader for five years, developing further skills in engaging young people and helping them build confidence and transferable skills.
Leah can offer English and Maths tuition across the primary age range and at Key Stage 3, as well as English at GCSE and A Level. She offers online tuition and face-to-face lessons at the family’s home.
Janice – KS2 & 11+ Tutor – Southport
KS2 English & Humanities • 11+ English & Literacy
Online • Family home
Janice is an experienced and qualified teacher with a PGCE in History (11–18) from Edge Hill University. She has taught in both the UK and Switzerland, including seven years in a bilingual Key Stage 2 setting, where she supported pupils with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and learning needs.
Her experience includes helping children with little or no English to access the curriculum and build their confidence.Janice offers KS2 English and Humanities, 11+ English and literacy support, KS3 History, Geography and German, GCSE History and German, and A-Level History. She is a calm, patient and supportive teacher whoadapts her approach to suit each learner and aims to make lessons accessible, engaging and confidence-building.
She offers online tuition and face-to-face lessons at the family’s home within approximately eight miles of Southport. She has good daytime availability during the school week and may also be available for some evening lessons.
Alyson – Primary, 11+ & KS3 Tutor – Burscough
Primary • 11+ • KS3
Family home
Alyson is a qualified teacher with a BA (Hons) in Primary Education, specialising in Mathematics. She has experience teaching throughout the primary age range within both British and international schools and currently works as a supply teacher.
Her varied experience has given her a strong understanding of the British curriculum, assessment requirements and different approaches to teaching and learning. Alyson believes in supporting the whole
child and building positive relationships with pupils and their families to create a calm, encouraging and effective learning environment.
Alyson can tutor all subjects from Years 1 to 6, English and Maths for 11+ preparation, and English and Maths at KS3.
Suzanne – English & Maths Tutor – Southport
Primary • KS3 Maths • KS3 English • Geography • History
Family Home
Suzanne is a qualified primary teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Since graduating in 1999, she has taught across Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 and currently works as a part-time teacher. She also has experience tutoring Year 6 pupils in preparation for SATs, as well as supporting home-educated children.
Suzanne offers Maths and English tuition for pupils in Years 1–6. She can also provide Maths, English, Geography and History support for pupils in Years 7 and 8.
She offers face-to-face tuition in the family home within approximately eight miles of Southport and has some daytime and weekend availability, including for home-education tuition.
Rachael – Geography & Humanities Tutor – Skelmersdale
Primary • 11+ Literacy • KS3 Humanities • GCSE Geography • A Level Geography
Online • Tutor’s home • Family home
Rachael is a qualified secondary Geography teacher with a Geography BSc (Hons) and a PGCE in Secondary Geography with QTS from Edge Hill University. She currently teaches Geography and Travel & Tourism and has experience teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Her specialist subject is Geography, including physical and human geography, environmental issues, development, hazards, climate, sustainability and GCSE content. She also has a strong interest in the
wider humanities and can support pupils with History, ReligiousEducation and literacy, as well as reading, writing, comprehension and extended-answer skills.
Rachael’s teaching approach is centred on inclusion, confidence and helping every learner make progress. She adapts lessons carefully to meet different needs and abilities, using clear explanations, scaffolding, modelling, retrieval practice, visual resources, sentence starters and structured questioning. She aims to create a calm and encouraging environment where pupils feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and developing greater independence.
Alongside Geography, Rachael can offer Primary English, RE, Geography, History and Science; 11+ literacy; KS3 Geography, History, RE and literacy; GCSE Geography and BTEC Travel & Tourism; A Level Geography;
and support with BTEC Travel & Tourism and Hospitality.
She has a particular interest in physical geography, environmental science, sustainability, climate change, hazards, ecosystems, development and global issues. Her professional background in energy
and sustainability also allows her to bring real-world examples into her teaching and make learning relevant and engaging.
Rachael offers online tuition, lessons at her home and tuition at the family’s home within an agreed travelling distance. She is also particularly interested in supporting home-educated pupils during the
school day.