When my daughter Marcella was in Year 10, she really struggled with her GCSE English. She often complained about her teachers and felt she hated the subject. It was tough to watch her lose confidence. Then we found Anthony.
Within just a few lessons, everything changed. It turned out Marcella was more than capable, she had just never been properly taught some of the key techniques (perhaps the class size is too large?). Anthony broke things down clearly, showed her the easy wins for GCSE exams, and made English feel manageable.
The impact was just transformative. Marcella’s confidence grew, not just in English but across all her subjects. Her grades improved, and by December she decided to tackle the gaps in her maths too — a subject she had always feared. Once again, within weeks, her performance soared.
Working with Anthony showed her that with the right help and effort, she could succeed even in the areas she once found intimidating. A year ago, she insisted she was only suited for humanities. Now, thanks to that renewed confidence, she has chosen double maths and double science for her A-levels, a transformation none of us could have imagined.
We are truly grateful to Anthony for helping to unlock her potential and set her on this new, ambitious path.
Thank you, Anthony!
From Richa
From Christopher
Anthony struck an immediate rapport with my son and has been able to swiftly tap into and unlock his capabilities. Having weekly sessions with Anthony has made a huge difference, with significant improvement on grade achievements. The sessions are super useful, informative and confidence building - my son actively engages and looks forward to the sessions (can’t be said for all subjects!). Anthony has been a real find - I highly recommend him.
From Esther
Anthony's been a very methodical and supportive presence for my daughter, supporting her while she gains confidence in English over the past two years. She has gone from panicked disengagement to increasing confidence in English, which has been wonderful to witness. Her grades have definitely improved!
From Gigi
My son enjoys his classes with Anthony and feels that they are very useful. He has been home bound due to surgery and thanks to Anthony’s wonderful teaching, my son feels that he has been able to keep up with what his mates are doing in class. He also enjoys his way of teaching and personality. All round a five star from us!
From Fabienne
My son has had Anthony as an English tutor for the past 2 years up to the GCSEs exams in May/June 2024.
Anthony helped my son a lot with English Language GCSE exam techniques. Anthony helped a lot with
planning and timing his answers which previously he struggled with.
We were over the moon with the results.
Thank you Anthony for the excellent English tutoring sessions with my son.
From Emma
We contacted Anthony quite late after our son's disappointing mock results. We originally wanted a face to face tutor as our son is quite shy. However, Anthony immediately put him at ease and after the first session Alfie was so enthusiastic to show us the work he had done. With only about 10 sessions, we weren't expecting great results but Alfie went on to improve his English Language grade by 2 marks. We couldn't have been happier. Anthony is a great motivator and instills a desire to work hard, even in a short period of time. We can't recommend him enough.
From Harold
One of the best English tutor on this platform. You will be lucky if he accepts to teach your kid. He has literally allowed my daughter to go from a painful 4 to a average of 7 in her GCSE
From Shahida
Amazing teaching method used, have only just started lessons but can already see the progress
From Yasmin
Anthony really helped my son ayaan with his entrance exam and gave feedback each time. Would highly recommend him really good teacher and teaching style ! Thank you Anthony
Yasmin ayaan’s mom
From Ola
Anthony is an outstanding teacher who has greatly contributed to my daughter’s success in her English GCSEs. We’ve noticed significant improvements in her performance and are very pleased with the results. Anthony’s patience and cooperation have been instrumental in boosting her confidence. He has taught her not only how to enhance her language skills but also how to understand grade boundaries. This has encouraged her to become more independent and to set and strive for new goals.
From Claire
Anthony is a patient and knowledgeable tutor with excellent resources. He has helped instill much needed confidence in my son who has made rapid progress under Anthony's guidance.
From Pervez
Anthony is not just a teacher; he's a magician in the realm of English education. When my daughter started with him, her English was at a basic Grade 1 level, struggling significantly. Fast forward 12 months, and the transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Anthony’s exceptional blend of patience, profound knowledge, and teaching prowess has not only improved her skills but revolutionised her entire approach to the subject.
His methodical yet engaging approach unlocked her potential, turning English from a subject of dread to one of passion and enjoyment. Anthony’s patience and personalised teaching style have nurtured her confidence, making her an independent learner who now loves to write and explore the depths of the English language.
What truly sets Antony apart is his genuine care and dedication. He connects with his students, creating a learning environment that's as supportive as it is challenging. This connection has been the cornerstone of my daughter's success, inspiring her to reach new heights in her learning.
In Anthony, you'll find more than a teacher; you'll find a guiding light for your child's educational journey. His work is a testament to the profound difference a dedicated educator can make. We are beyond grateful for his contribution to our daughter's development and cannot recommend him highly enough.
For any parent seeking a transformative learning experience for their child, Anthony is the beacon you're looking for.
From Keti
Anthony is preparing my elder daughter for GCSE. We are very happy with her progress and very impressed with the techniques he used to keep the student focused and eager to learn. For this reason we asked Anthony to teach our younger, 11 year old daughter as well. I would recommend Anthony to children of all age groups.
From Emma
My son has studied with Anthony for over a year and has made great progress. Anthony is a friendly, energetic and experienced teacher. He knows how to identify weaknesses in learning and help students improve. He is on time in class and can keep his homework to consolidate his knowledge. We are glad to find this teacher. Anthony, thank you very much for your hard work.Emma
From Jake
Anthony excellently guides my son through GCSE. His approach is very effective and systematic which helps a lot!
From Jonathan
Anthony was excellent. We came late to the party but nevertheless he worked well with our daughter virtually to bring her up at least two grades in English Language and had we had more time I am sure it would have been two rather than one in literature. Highly recommended.
From Shehla
Hi Anthony helped my son preparing English for GCSE .My son has achieved grade 9 which was very difficult for him before starting tuition with Anthony. Thank you very much Anthony. Thank you very much first tutor.
From Eduardo
I cannot recommend highly enough Anthony’s services as an English tutor. My son came from 3-3 y10 end of year exams and 4-4 mock exam results in November. He just got his GCSE’s results with an 8 at both Language and Literature. This was achieved in just under eight months of tutoring. We are obviously over the moon and thought we should give the deserved credit to Anthony. All the best.
From Suman
Cannot recommend Anthony enough! My son just received his English GCSE results, and improved from a 3 in September to a 9 in the June final, with an hour a week lesson with Anthony. Anthony is exceptional at identifying where the individuals shortfalls are and focusing on those in personalised lessons. Anthony went above and beyond on his preparation for lessons, reviewing past tests, extra materials, and MOST importantly his engagement and rapport is brilliant, my son really enjoyed his lessons.
From Sindhu
Anthony helped my daughter achieve very good results in her GCSE. She was on a predicted level 6 when she first joined her lessons with Anthony and now achieved grade 8s in her Literature and language. We are really pleased with her results and the credit goes to Anthony for the exceptional teaching and bringing out the best in Nidhu to achieve this result.
From Paula
I cannot recommned Anthony enough. He tutored my very reluctant son for 6 months from November in year 11 as he scraped a 2 in his English Language Autumn mock. By January mock he was up to a high 3. Got his GCSE results today, he got a 6!! Nothing short of a miracle and its all down to Anthony and his tutorship.
He did not give up on him like his teachers had. He provided extra resources even for his English Literature which he was not tutoring him for. This extra help and belief also saw him get a 5 in his English Literature too (he failed every mock)
Anthony understands not all kids like English and find it hard. His experience as a teacher but also an examiner means he knows his subject inside out, but more importantly knows how to get the most out of the time allowed in exams and how the system of marking works. He then adapts this to each student strengths.
He is worth every penny and the smile on my sons face when he saw that 6 was priceless. I would not hesitate in recommending his services especially to those kids (and parents) who have nearly given up.
Thank you Anthony!
From Ruth
Anthony has really supported my daughter with her GCSE English prep. He’s increased her confidence and provided excellent guidance, supporting documents and feedback. Would highly recommend. Thank you.
From Alice
Anthony has been an amazing tutor for my son (year 11). His grades have dramatically improved since he started with the tutoring at the beginning of year 11. Anthony gives detailed feedback and my son is now incredibly focused and knows what he needs to do to improve. So glad we found him!
From Zoya
Anthony was great tutoring my son for GCSE'S. Just in one term he got him from predicted "3" to actual "6" mark at English GCSE. He kept my son involved and thinking during the lessons. Very happy that we worked with Anthony. The result helped my son to get into the grammar school for 6th form.
From Ngi
My daughter has been tutored by Anthony. He provides engaging lessons and excellent guidance as well as unconditional support.
From Dawn
Anthony has tutored my son for just over a year now. He's really help my son to get to grips with English Language as well as exam techniques and knowing what the examiners are looking for. My son is now predicted to get 2 grades higher than was originally expected, and although i'm not taking anything away from my boy as he has put in the time and effort to achieve this, I don't think he would have improved this much without Anthony's teaching and guidance.
From Rukmini
Anthony has been teaching my daughter since the start of this academic year. He has been a brilliant tutor helping my daughter with her work and also helping her understand the expectations from an exam perspective. My daughter enjoys her sessions with him and they have benefited her a lot.
From Aryaman
Anthony is an excellent tutor without a doubt. My son has been taking lessons from Anthony in English language and English literature since the beginning of his year 11. My son not only enjoys his lessons but has also shown amazing improvement in his grades. This has done wonders to his confidence. Anthony was quick to identify my son’s weak areas and guided him with targeted lessons, practical learning exercises and regular feedbacks. He has been very supportive and reassuring. Anthony is also very reliable and responds to messages and emails without delay. As a parent I would highly recommend Anthony.
From Mehmet
Six months ago before we started having lessons from Anthony, my child's English grade was a 3. However with Anthony's help and support, it was a matter of time for us to see a massive improvement. His latest results indicate that he is second in his class with eights being predicted for his English Language and Literature GCSEs. I am thankful to Anthony for his educative lessons.
From Alain
We are really grateful to have Anthony as my son’s English tutor. He is an excellent teacher! He provides a great mix of practical learning activities and a very safe, supportive learning environment. As a student, my son feels pushed to learn and try out new competencies, feels safe and supported in doing so and gains valuable feedbacks that help him to improve. He is also patient and supportive and really knows how to motivate my son. He is great at building confidence and keeping lessons fun and engaging through different activities. As a parent, I definitely recommend Anthony.
From Tony
Anthony is an excellent tutor and highly recommended. He is always well prepared, ensures the exercises are interesting and provides helpful feedback. Our son really enjoyed working with Anthony and his work and confidence has improved massively.
From John
Anthony has been tutoring our son for a few weeks and we have already seen a noticeable improvement in both his academic achievement at school and confidence. He is really enjoying his lessons with Anthony and finds him both friendly and approachable.
From Michelle
We are very pleased to have found an excellent tutor for our Son. We’d highly recommend Anthony. He’s a brilliant teacher and has built a great rapport we our Son already. He’s highly experienced in helping aim for the higher GCSE grades.
From Shehzad
We first contact Anthony around June 2020 for help with our son in Yr 4 with a target for 11+ in mind. Needless to say my thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a shame that Anthony could not continue due to other work commitment but we now have Anthony back doing Yr 9 English with my eldest. Lessons are well prepared in advance with regular feed back on progress.
From Greg
Very good. My son enjoys the lesson and his work has improved a great deal.
From Arezou
Excellent teacher! My daughter has made very good progress and I am very happy.
From Janice
I contacted Anthony, as my son changed schools and had not covered one of the English GCSE books needed for his exams next year. Anthony provided immediate reassurance that it would take a couple of months to cover the book, and started tutoring that night. My son tells me, lessons are organised, structured, insightful and of a very high standard. They are already covering practice exam questions, and my son is much more confident and relaxed about his English Lit Exam. I am very relieved that we found such a great tutor, who is very committed and seems to genuinely care about the pupil’s outcomes.
Thank you. I have great confidence in your son and I am sure that he will perform well in the exam, he has a fabulous attitude to learning.
From Sarla
Very good teacher who always tries to make his lessons fun and enjoyable as a student would like. His lessons are very interactive and they are of excellent quality. My son really enjoys his lessons.
It's a pleasure to teach your son and he is making great progress.
From Dee
Anthony has been tutoring my year 7 Son for the past couple of months in English. Concentrating mainly on creative writing. My son looks forward to the lessons and we are very happy with the progress made, and feel he is in a good place to start year 8, despite having been out of school since March. We will definately be in touch with Anthony again in the future when we need a tutor again come GCSE time.
Your son has made excellent progress and it is a pleasure to teach him.
From MR
My son (10 years old) is in a top private day school and is doing 13+ for a couple of most competitive schools. He is in top set but never seems to get high marks in English.
We have had two home visiting English tutors (higher hourly rate) previously, but the lessons didn't turn out to be very effective at all.
We had about 10 lessons with Anthony so far which my son enjoys very much. I noticed that, for the first time, he actually put in efforts in doing the English homework given. Anthony is very, very experienced and lessons are very focused on the weaknesses. He knows what is expected and he teaches my son tricks / exam techniques so that he can get all the marks. Also Anthony gives very honest feedback and sets out the steps we need to take in order to achieve the result.
He is very responsible and responsive, often replying to texts and emails late in the night /weekends. I appreciate this very much.
Although it's an online lesson, we found it more impactful for my son. I will come back and update if he has got into the preferred school.
It's a pleasure to teach your son; he is a diligent student and is eager to learn.
From Amna
I am very happy
From Kumiko
Anthony is an excellent tutor. My son really enjoys the work they do in English and he is a friendly person. I would highly recommend him.
It's a pleasure to teach Musashi and his English work has improved significantly.
From Su
My son is 9 1/2 years old. We engaged to work with Anthony to help our son strengthen his grammar base and develop his writing skills. Even though we have only done a few lessons so far, I can see that our son is already benefitting from having a good structure and mindful guidance from Anthony. Anthony is careful to keep our son engaged, and often mixes things up to gauge interest level and keep it a bit fun. He keeps classes 'light' while at the same time managing to get all the necessary learning in. He has a good pulse of my child's ability and makes adjustments in lesson plans basis what he feels my son may need to learn first. He has a very pleasant manner and my son is very receptive to him, and enjoys his classes. I would definitely recommend Anthony.
Thanks Su, your son is making great progress and his enthusiasm is fabulous to see.
Anthony
From Daniela
Anthony is a brilliant tutor. Myself and my husband were in desperate need to improve our English. We explained him what we were trying to achieve and why. He was very flexible and from the very first lesson he adapted the learning to our needs.
We enjoyed every minute of our lessons. Anthony has got the gift to make lessons interesting and productive.
He is a wonderful person to work with and always available to help. Highly recommended!
It was a genuine pleasure and I hope you're both well.
From Louise
Anthony is an excellent tutor who is teaching my autistic son David level 1 functional skills English. David struggled with this at college but with Anthony as his tutor he is set to pass. David first had his lessons at Anthony’s home but now due to the lockdown they are having online lessons but David copes well in both settings. David has problems learning but Anthony is always positive and focuses on what he can do and brings out the best in him. I highly recommend him.
Thanks Louise, it's a real pleasure teaching David. He's a great lad.
From susie
My son has now had a lot of lessons with Anthony and is much more confident in his Approach to English Language questions and exam questions. It is a great benefit that Anthony is also a GSCE examiner with the same board that my son does so is experienced in knowing what the examiner is looking for and how best to answer the questions for maximum marks. Anthony has a very relaxed but reassuringly encouraging teaching manner and has a clear understanding of how to get the best out of my son during his tuition. I thoroughly recommend Anthony and he has also been able to continue tutoring over the social distancing period by the successful use of Zoom.
It's a real pleasure to teach your son. He's doing extremely well.
From Sarah
Anthony is great. He is currently helping me with my English Literature A level. He has gone beyond expectations and has a real passion for his subject illustrated by him reading and studying a new text.
Thank you, it's a privilege to help.
From Wendy
Anthony has been working with my 15 year old daughter for about five weeks so far and she is making excellent progress. He has a great rapport with her and she felt extremely comfortable with him from the beginning. She has exams coming up in June and she feels so much more confident. In would highly recommend Anthony.
From Emma
Anthony has made my daughter feel total at ease. He has a clear plan to support her. He is approachable and friendly too
From Julie
Anthony has been excellent working with my son. I could immediately see an increase in my sons confidence. Anthony has listened to what my son needed to improve his grades and methodically worked through this, helping with the work and his time management. He has a built a good rapport with my son and made him feel comfortable from the start. I would recommend Anthony as a great tutor.
Thank you very much, it's the least I could do. It's been a privilege to teach your son.
Anthony
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