Top-Rated Maths Tutors — Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells

FAQ

Mathnasium Tunbridge Wells Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells located?

  Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells is at 76 Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2UJ, right in the centre of town opposite the Giggling Squid restaurant and next to The Guinea pub. The Crescent Road car park is a short walk away, making drop-off and collection straightforward. 

  We proudly serve pupils from local schools, including: 

  • St James' Primary School 

  • Bennett Memorial Diocesan School 

  • Hillview School for Girls 

  • Langton Green Primary School 

  • Skinners' Kent Academy 

  • St Gregory's Catholic School 

  • St John's Church of England Primary School 

  • Tonbridge Grammar School 

  • Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 

  • The Mead School 

  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 

  • Somerhill 

  • Rose Hill School 

  • Beechwood School 

• What are your opening hours?

  Our instructional hours are: 

  • Monday to Friday: 3:30pm – 7:30pm 

  • Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm 

  • Sunday: Closed 

  Our office is open Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 3:30pm. You can reach us by phone on 01892 328 131, by text on 07726 385 808, or by email at [email protected]. 

  We are open throughout the year except on Bank Holidays. From 19 July to 29 August we operate on a summer holiday schedule. Please contact us for details of summer hours.

• What year groups does Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells work with?

  Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells works with children from Reception through to GCSE, children aged 4 to 16, covering all Key Stages from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to KS4. 

  The Tunbridge Wells area has a strong selective school tradition, with grammar school entry via the Kent Test and competitive independent school admissions both featuring prominently for local families. We work with pupils across all year groups and all ability levels, supporting those pathways as well as the full range of mainstream primary and secondary school needs.

• What maths topics and subjects can your tutors in Tunbridge Wells help with?

  Our instructors cover the full range of primary and secondary maths, from early number and arithmetic through to algebra, geometry, ratio, trigonometry, probability and statistics at GCSE level. We support children at every Key Stage from KS1 through to KS4, as well as the numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills tested in selective entrance exams. 

  Every child works from a personalised learning plan, so sessions target the exact topics they need to focus on. A child preparing for the Kent Test will be working on very different material from one consolidating Year 8 algebra, but both are getting a programme built specifically around their needs. 

• How is Mathnasium different from a private tutor?

  The distinction between private tutors and Mathnasium is in the depth of the structure. 

  Every child starts with a diagnostic assessment, and their sessions are shaped by a personalised learning plan built specifically around their knowledge gaps, not just the topics that happened to come up in homework that week. Our tutors follow the Mathnasium Method™, a consistent teaching approach used across 1,200+ centres worldwide, so progress is cumulative and planned. Sessions take place in a fun small-group setting, which suits many children better than isolated one-to-one work and helps them build confidence alongside their peers. 

• How do you teach maths? Which curriculum do you use?

  We use the Mathnasium Method™, not a set curriculum. At its core, the Method is about making maths make sense, helping children understand the reasoning behind what they are doing rather than following steps they cannot explain. 

  Our instructors use a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written approaches, guided throughout by each child's personalised learning plan.  

  Sessions can align with the National Curriculum so that pupils are reinforcing what they cover in school, while also addressing gaps that may have built up across earlier year groups and strengthening the problem-solving foundations that selective exams and GCSEs both demand.

• Do you work with advanced children or only the ones struggling with maths?

  We work with children across the full ability range, and in Tunbridge Wells a large proportion of the children we see are preparing for selective school entry or working to maintain a strong academic performance in demanding school environments. 

  For high-achieving children, we extend their learning beyond the standard curriculum, sharpening problem-solving skills, building speed and accuracy, and developing the mathematical confidence that grammar and independent school entry requires.  

  For children who are finding maths difficult, we work from what they already know, closing gaps methodically so that new topics have the foundation they need to stick.

• Do you prepare children for the Kent Test?

  Yes! The Kent Test is the selective assessment used for grammar school entry in Kent, and it is one of the most common reasons families in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area come to us.  

  The maths and numerical reasoning elements of the Kent Test require solid foundations across arithmetic, problem-solving, and number — all areas the Mathnasium Method™ addresses directly. 

  We recommend starting preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5 to allow enough time to close any knowledge gaps and build the consistent performance these papers require. We also support children preparing for the 11+ for independent school entry and Common Entrance assessments. 

• Do you prepare children for the 11+?

  Yes, Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells supports children sitting 11+ assessments for independent schools in the area, including those using GL Assessment or school-set papers.  

  The independent school sector around Tunbridge Wells — Somerhill, Rose Hill, Beechwood and others — is well regarded and competitive, and our tutors are experienced in helping children meet the maths demands of those admissions processes. 

• Do you offer GCSE maths tutoring?

  Yes, our tutors work with Year 10 and Year 11 pupils on personalised GCSE preparation plans built around their current grade, target, and the specific topics that need the most attention.  

  We cover the full GCSE maths curriculum across both Foundation and Higher tiers: number, algebra, geometry, ratio, probability, and statistics. 

  Many Tunbridge Wells children come to us when grammar or independent school expectations mean the bar for GCSE performance is particularly high. We help them meet it with a plan that is efficient and well-targeted. 

• Do you prepare pupils for the Primary Maths Challenge?

  Yes, Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells supports pupils entering the Primary Maths Challenge, a national competition for pupils in Years 5 and 6 that rewards strong problem-solving and mathematical reasoning.  

  Preparation sits naturally alongside the work we do on 11+ and entrance exam readiness, as the skills these competitions develop overlap significantly with what selective assessments demand. 

• Do you prepare children for SATs®?

  Yes, we support Year 6 children preparing for their KS2 SATs® maths papers across both the Arithmetic and Reasoning components. As with all our exam preparation, sessions are guided by a personalised learning plan that targets each pupil's specific areas of difficulty, building both accuracy and confidence ahead of exam season. 

  We also support Year 4 children ahead of the Multiplication Tables Check and Year 2 children working towards their KS1 assessments. 

• How much does maths tutoring cost at Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells?

  Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells operates on a flat monthly membership fee. Following the diagnostic assessment, we will recommend a session schedule tailored to your child's personalised learning plan. Most pupils attend two to three times a week. 

  For current pricing, contact us at [email protected] or call 01892 328 131. 

• How can I enrol my child at Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells?

  Use the Contact Us button on this page, call us on 01892 328 131, or email [email protected] to arrange a diagnostic assessment. The assessment is where everything starts; it gives us the accurate picture of your child's maths that we need to build their personalised learning plan. 

  After the assessment, we will walk you through the results and the plan we have put together, and make sure you have everything you need before your child's first session.