WELCOME TO WESTMINSTER TUTORS – ONE OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT SIXTH FORM COLLEGES IN LONDON
Westminster Tutors is one of the oldest and best independent sixth form colleges in London. Established in 1934, our “culture of scholastic excellence” (Ofsted, 2018) is deeply embedded and we continue to set the standard for other colleges to follow.
We achieve exceptional results because of our unique approach. Students are either taught one-to-one or in exactly matched groups of 2-3 students. Lessons are therefore precisely tuned to give each student the right amount of stretch so that significant academic progress is made. Due to our approach we are also totally flexible and can deliver our courses face-to-face, online or as blended learning.
We welcome enquiries from prospective students and their families, and provide personalised guidance based on the individual student’s aims, choices and needs. Please therefore feel free to contact us to arrange an appointment.
PRIVATE COLLEGE A LEVELS
At our private college A level courses are tailor-made to suit each student’s individual needs. We offer a wide variety of subjects, with any combination of subjects being possible, and we teach all exam boards. Our A level courses are taught one-to-one or in very small groups, meaning every student receives personal, expert tuition from our highly qualified tutors. Read more
A LEVEL RETAKES
Westminster Tutors offers A level retakes for students looking to improve their grades. Our retake courses are flexible and individually designed so that students can focus on the areas they need most help with. This approach has led to exceptional results and in 2020 our average grade improvement was 2.4 grades. Read more
GCSE & OTHER COURSES
In addition to our sixth form and A level retake courses, we offer bespoke programmes of study for GCSE & other courses. Although we are not currently enrolling students of compulsory school age, individual tuition can be arranged for home-schooled students. Please contact the college to discuss your individual requirements. Read more
PRIVATE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Westminster Tutors is one of the best private sixth form colleges in London. With a superb reputation and over 85 years of academic excellence, we are the ideal place for students who would like to study A levels with highly qualified teachers and lots of personal support. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and very well-reviewed in the Good Schools Guide. Read more
Coronavirus update: due to our approach of teaching one-to-one or in tiny groups we can move effortlessly between face-to-face and online lessons.
Why do we believe Westminster Tutors is one of the best independent colleges in London?
We achieve exceptional results because of our unique approach. Students are either taught one-to-one or in exactly matched groups of 2-3 students. Lessons are therefore precisely tuned to give each student the right amount of stretch so that significant academic progress is made. Due to our approach we are also totally flexible and can deliver our courses face-to-face, online or as blended learning.
We welcome enquiries from prospective students and their families, and provide personalised guidance based on the individual student’s aims, choices and needs. Please therefore feel free to contact us to arrange an appointment.
An introduction from the Head
Our history helps explain our name and why we are proud to keep it. We were founded in 1934 by Miss Freeston, in Westminster, specifically to support women applying to Oxbridge. She was at the forefront of her era in terms of inclusion and academic excellence, and we aim to emulate her. We offer tailored educational programmes designed around the needs of the individual student. We are non-selective and welcome students from diverse backgrounds with a range of academic abilities, which puts our superb A Level Results into context.
Joe Mattei
Principal
Private Sixth Form College in the Heart of London
Westminster Tutors is a private sixth form college in the heart of London. We can be found on Old Brompton Road, which is only a few minutes’ walk from South Kensington underground station on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. Our location in central London means we are just around the corner from the V&A, Science and Natural History Museums as well as the Royal College of Music, Institut Français, Royal Geographic Institute and many other prestigious organisations.
Our Courses
At Westminster Tutors, we teach all of our courses either one-to-one or in very small groups. A typical sixth form A level student would study three subjects over the course of two years, although we often admit ambitious students who are studying a fourth subject or an EPQ. Students also join us to retake their A levels over one year or six months, going on to achieve results which lead to exceptional university destinations. We also offer bespoke GCSE courses and retakes, which we can sometimes run alongside a student’s sixth form studies.
In addition to our courses for enrolled students at the college, we offer private tuition and Oxbridge preparation for students at other schools who wish to enhance their grades and UCAS applications with help from our expert tutors.
Students’ Results
Every year our A level students’ results are consistently high, reflecting both the hard work they put into their studies and the expertise of our teachers. In 2020, 68% of all A level grades were A*-A while 92% were A*-B, and we expect our results to be even stronger this year. The most recent DfE A level performance tables put us well ahead of our nearest competitors. We take particular pride in our results as we are a non-selective college, and our students make exceptional progress from their starting points. Students on our A level retake courses perform equally well: last year they improved by an average of 2.4 grades.
Rated “Outstanding” by OFSTED
In our two most recent inspections, Westminster Tutors has been rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted. We are very proud to have been commended in all areas, and of particular note was the mention of our “culture of scholastic excellence”. Our full inspection report can be read here and the results of Ofsted’s Parent View survey is available on their website.
SUBJECTS OFFERED
We offer over 25 A level subjects and teach all exam boards. While we have our own chosen exam boards, our unique one-to-one approach enables us to offer a seamless transition for students who join us in Year 13, continuing them on the same board and units, and our A level retake students cover exactly what they need. Read more
OUR SUCCESS
In the 2019 DfE performance tables, our students’ academic progress and A level results significantly outstrip those of any other private sixth form college. Despite being academically non-selective, our students’ 2019 A level grades were in the top 100 schools in England, and we are in the top 20 for progress and added value. Read more
WHY CHOOSE US
- Top private sixth form college
- A levels 68% A*-A and 92% A*-B
- 72% to Russell Group unis
- Superbly qualified teachers
- A level retakes improve 2.4 grades
- In person, online and blended learning
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