After-school tuition near you, from KS1 to GCSE
Learning Cubs runs face-to-face, small-group tuition for children in KS1 to KS4 (ages 6 to 16) at 7 centres. We teach English, maths and science, plus 11+, SATs and GCSE programmes. Tuition costs £10 an hour (£15 an hour for 11+), and every child starts with a free assessment.
Find tuition near you
Seven face-to-face centres across the North West and Yorkshire.
Blackburn
22 Randal Street, Blackburn BB1 7EG
01254 659340
Bolton
197-199 St George's Road, Bolton BL1 2PG
01204 771190
Burnley
84-86 Colne Road, Burnley BB10 1LW
01282 942223
Bury
Gigg Lane, Bury BL9 9HR
0161 385 9365
Keighley
22-24 Devonshire Street, Keighley BD21 2AU
01535 957940
Nelson
69 Scotland Road, Nelson BB9 7UY
01282 699595
Rochdale
187 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale OL12 0DS
01706 550500
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Prices
No registration, materials or assessment charges.
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What we teach
Phonics, early reading, writing, number, science
English, maths, science, times tables, SATs
Grammar school entrance preparation
English, maths, science
GCSE English, maths and science
How our tuition works
A plan linked to school
Sessions follow the national curriculum your child is taught in school, so what they practise with us supports what happens in class.
Small groups in centre
Children learn in small groups of up to 6 with a tutor (11+ groups are smaller, with 4 children), at a centre near you.
Progress you can see
We give you regular updates on your child's progress.
Evidence that smaller works better
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) finds that small group tuition adds, on average, about four months' additional progress over a year, and is "most likely to be effective if it is targeted at pupils' specific needs". The EEF also notes that once groups grow beyond six or seven there is a noticeable drop in effectiveness — which is why we keep groups small.
Frequently asked questions
How much does tuition cost at Learning Cubs?
Standard tuition for KS1 to KS4 is subsidised at £10 an hour, and 11+ tuition is £15 an hour. Funded places are free for eligible families — see eligibility. There are no registration, materials or assessment fees.
Do you offer online tuition?
No. All Learning Cubs tuition takes place face to face in our 7 centres in Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Keighley, Nelson and Rochdale.
What ages and key stages do you teach?
We teach children in KS1 to KS4, which covers Year 1 to Year 11 (roughly ages 6 to 16).
How big are the groups?
Standard groups have up to 6 children, and 11+ groups have 4, so every child gets attention from the tutor.
How do I get started?
Book a free assessment at your nearest centre. We use it to understand your child's needs and recommend the right sessions.
Which subjects do you cover?
English, maths and science, plus 11+ preparation, KS2 SATs preparation and GCSE preparation.
