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GCSE, KS3 and 11+ English Tutoring for Trafford Families

Sophie supports pupils across Trafford with one-to-one tuition that turns exam nerves into genuine confidence, from the first 11+ practice papers to final GCSE essays.

Key 11+ and GCSE catchments

  • Altrincham & Hale - families preparing for Altrincham Grammar School’s 11+ and early GCSE work

  • Bowdon & Timperley - pupils targeting Altrincham Grammar, Loreto Grammar or St Ambrose College

  • Sale & Brooklands - strong demand for Sale Grammar’s 11+ entry and high-grade GCSEs

  • Urmston & Stretford - candidates aiming for Stretford Grammar’s 11+ plus solid GCSE results

What Sophie provides

  • Focused 11+ English and verbal-reasoning coaching for Altrincham Grammar, Loreto, Sale Grammar and Stretford Grammar entry papers

  • KS3 and GCSE English Language & Literature tuition with examiner insight into AQA, Edexcel and OCR marking

  • Strategic revision plans, timed-paper practice and clear progress feedback

  • Specialist SEN support, especially for ADHD and autism

  • Lessons at your home in Trafford, online or at Sophie’s Didsbury base

Thirty years of classroom teaching and examiner experience mean Sophie turns complex skills into clear, practical steps. Each session is tailored, supportive and geared toward long-term success from Year 5 through to Year 11.