Grammar or King Edward's
The grammar schools and the independent King Edward's schools have separate tests, which families often confuse.
Birmingham, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in Birmingham for GCSE, A-Level and 11+
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for Birmingham families. Eight Birmingham grammar schools, the six King Edward VI grammar schools plus Bishop Vesey's and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, share one 11+ set by GL Assessment. For September 2027 entry it was sat on 12 September 2026, with results due on 16 October. King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are independent, with their own entrance exams. We match a tutor to the exact route and plan lessons around the dates.
- West Midlands grammar 11+ and independent entrance support
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Exams and Entrance Routes in Birmingham
Dates are for September 2027 entry. Confirm them with the King Edward VI Foundation or your council.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| West Midlands grammar schools 11+ | One GL Assessment test for KE VI Aston, Camp Hill Boys, Camp Hill Girls, Five Ways, Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, Handsworth School for Girls, Bishop Vesey's and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls. | Test 12 Sep 2026 · results 16 Oct 2026 |
| Secondary school application | Families list grammar and other choices on the council's common application form. | Deadline 31 Oct 2026 · offers 1 Mar 2027 |
| Independent entrance | King Edward's School, King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston High School and Solihull School set their own exams. | Set by each school |
| GCSE and A-Level | Most Birmingham schools enter AQA, Edexcel or OCR; we match practice to the school's board. | Summer exams in Years 11 and 13 |
Where students need help
Where Birmingham Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often from Birmingham families.
Results before applications
11+ results land on 16 October, two weeks before the application deadline, so choices need planning.
Timed reasoning
The GL test mixes English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning under time pressure.
GCSE board differences
Revision has to follow the school's AQA, Edexcel or OCR specification.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams Birmingham families ask for most.
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A-Level ChemistryA-Level BiologyIGCSE Chemistry+2
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
Cambridge MA — IGCSE, A-Level & IB Business and Economics
IGCSE Business StudiesIGCSE EconomicsA-Level Business+3
Durham First-Class — GCSE Maths Specialist
GCSE MathematicsGCSE Further MathsKS3 Maths
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureA-Level English
UCL MSc — GCSE Physics & Combined Science Tutor
GCSE PhysicsGCSE Combined ScienceKS3 Science
Online tutoring prices in Birmingham
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find a Birmingham Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to a Birmingham page for that curriculum, with board detail and common topic gaps.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in Birmingham
The 11+, GCSE and A-Level lead for Birmingham families; IB and IGCSE are available for international routes.
GL Assessment · Independent
11+
West Midlands grammar test and independent entrance preparation.
Schools we support
Birmingham Schools We Support, by Route
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's own route.
King Edward VI grammar schools
Aston (B6), Camp Hill Boys and Girls (B14), Five Ways (B32), and the Handsworth schools for boys and girls (B21).
Sutton Coldfield grammar schools
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (B74) and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (B73) use the same 11+.
Independent schools
King Edward's School, King Edward VI High School for Girls and Edgbaston High School (B15), and Solihull School (B91).
King Edward VI Aston SchoolKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysKing Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBishop Vesey's Grammar SchoolSutton Coldfield Grammar School for GirlsKing Edward's SchoolKing Edward VI High School for GirlsEdgbaston High SchoolSolihull School
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Areas Our Online and Private Tutors Cover in Birmingham
Lessons are online, so we cover all of Birmingham and Solihull. These are the areas families ask about most.
Edgbaston and Harborne
B15
Sutton Four Oaks
B74 · Mere Green
Sutton and Wylde Green
B73
Solihull
B91
Aston
B6
Kings Heath
B14
Bartley Green
B32
Handsworth
B21
How lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in Birmingham
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
4.0/57 reviews on TrustpilotPriya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
James P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
- 11+
Online and private tutors
Find an Online Tutor in Birmingham
Tell us the school route and the next test or exam, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- West Midlands grammar 11+ and independent entrance support
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions Birmingham Parents Ask
What Birmingham families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
The six King Edward VI grammar schools (Aston, Camp Hill Boys, Camp Hill Girls, Five Ways, Handsworth Boys and Handsworth Girls) plus Bishop Vesey's and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls.
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