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Mrs Blanch, Head of St Gregory the Great Primary school, Cheltenham
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Headteacher, Cheltenham Primary school
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Mrs Blanch, Head of St Gregory the Great Primary school, Cheltenham
Cheltenham Tutors was founded by William, an experienced teacher with a broad background across primary, middle, private, and special schools. He has worked across all key stages, with particular expertise in Year 6 SATs and 11+ preparation, and a strong track record of helping students grow in confidence, understanding, and outcomes.
William holds a BA (Hons), a PGCE, and a Master’s degree in Education, and has co-founded a local education charity. His tutoring is informed by deep classroom experience and a commitment to high-quality, thoughtful teaching.
Our ApproachCheltenham Tutors was established at the start of the pandemic with the aim of providing accessible, high-quality online tuition for schools, families, and students. During this period, William worked closely with local schools and families to deliver hundreds of hours of online support to pupils who needed additional help.
More recently, Cheltenham Tutors has worked in partnership with the local education authority, providing educational support for students awaiting school placements. Today, tuition continues to be offered both in group and 1-2-1 sessions, alongside structured holiday courses designed to support learners throughout the academic year.
Cheltenham Tutors offers thoughtful, high-quality 11+ tuition in Cheltenham, supporting children in maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Sessions are carefully structured to build understanding and confidence over time, both with 1-to-1 tuition and with small groups that allow for individual attention alongside the benefits of learning with others.
Our approach to 11+ preparation is calm, purposeful, and focused on long-term development rather than simply short-term gains. We prioritise clear explanation, strong foundations, and helping children understand how to approach different types of questions, so that progress feels secure and manageable. Alongside this, we provide clear guidance for parents, offering insight into how their child is developing and how best to support them at home.
Based in Cheltenham, sessions take place in a consistent, supportive environment where children can focus, ask questions, and gradually build confidence. Whether your child is just beginning to explore the 11+ or is preparing more fully in Year 5, our aim is to provide a structured, thoughtful pathway that supports both academic progress and a positive experience of learning.
The 11+ Explained: A Guide for Parents
Alongside one-to-one tuition, Cheltenham Tutors offers small, in-person group tuition designed to combine academic rigour with thoughtful, relational teaching.
Groups are carefully structured to provide clear, step-by-step progression in key areas including primary English, mathematics, SATs preparation and 11+ foundations. Sessions are taught in small groups to ensure that each pupil is known, supported and appropriately stretched.
Group tuition is particularly well suited to families seeking:
• High-quality learning grounded in real classroom experience
• Calm, focused and interactive learning environments
• Structured academic challenge without unnecessary pressure
• The benefits of collaborative small-group discussion
For many pupils, working alongside peers strengthens confidence, independence and resilience while maintaining high academic standards.
Group tuition may be taken as a standalone option or alongside one-to-one support, depending on the individual needs of the child.
Qualifications & SafeguardingBA (Hons)
PGCE
Master’s in Education
Enhanced DBS
Level 3 Inter-Agency Safeguarding Training
Experienced classroom teacher
Tutoring closely aligned with curriculum and classroom learning
Worked across EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, Y6 SATs, special schools, and 11+ preparation
Doing GoodWilliam co-founded Fairview Education, a local charity that provides free tuition to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
2% of annual profits from Cheltenham Tutors are donated to Fairview Education, helping to widen access to high-quality educational support.