Private Tutors
Secure Your Child's Place:
1:1 Entrance Exam Tutors
Everything your child needs to know for The Perse exam.
Learn from tutors who have been to The Perse and have successfully passed the exams your child will sit.
The Perse Upper School
Independent School in Cambridge
Entrance Exam Date:
Early January 2027 (for entry in September 2027)
Years:
Year 7 (11+, for students in Y6), Year 9 (13+ for students in Y8)
Sign-up Deadline
Part 1: Online Assessment (70 minutes)
Mathematics (non-calculator, 20 minutes) | Multiple-choice testing on reasoning, problem solving and comprehension.
English (comprehension, 30 minutes) | Reading comprehension based off small extracts.
Non-verbal Reasoning (10 minutes) | Multiple choice online questions testing spatial and visual reasoning.
Verbal reasoning (10 minutes) | Multiple choice online verbal reasoning questions.
Part 2: English Writing (30 minutes)
Short story inspired by a photo or prompt. Story must be structured in paragraphs and will be assessed on creativity, vocabulary and accuracy. This section is handwritten.
Other examined assessments
Interview (10 minutes) | Short informal conversation with a teacher to understand your child's interests and passions.
Group Activity (20-30 minutes) | Assessed group activity which assesses curiosity and teamwork abilities.
Results published:
Early March 2027
Price:
£50 per hour. Recommended one-hour a week for 2027 entry.
An additional Atom Learning subscription (£59.99/mo) supports students alongside weekly tuition.
My background at The Perse
I joined the Perse in Year 7, and know the preparation needed and significance of getting into the top school in East Anglia and a top 20 independent school in the country. I had a tutor in English and Maths for this exam, and I want to help you get your child into such a wonderful community. Our students have successfully secured places at The Perse in Year 6, Year 7 and Year 9 entrance. The Perse is looking for students who are intellectually curious and who reflect the schools values. As stated on their website, "A child’s ability to engage with the extra-curricular life of our school and support our values are important factors in the selection process." Our tutors are all from The Perse, ensuring they know what it takes to get into this competitive independent school and how to best prepare your child for the environment.
What We Offer
We offer the only in-person personalised courses for entry into The Perse School in Cambridge. All our tutors have first-hand experience, having attended the school themselves and successfully passed the exams your child will sit. Your tutor will create bespoke lesson plans, homework and targeted assessments for your child.
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We provide 19 Perse Sample Papers, 50+ additional exam papers and unlimited online practice questions which simulate the exam and provide alternative resources which challenges your child's abilities.
What the Perse sees after your child takes their new online exam by Quest Assessments. We replicate this with our own standardised grading system.
Suggested Timeline
January 2026 - June 2026
June 2027 - January 2027
Early January 2027
Early March 2027
Begin learning and understanding core concepts in Maths and English from the National Curriculum. Try initial placement test with their tutor to find out what needs improvement.
Start preparation of verbal and non-verbal reasoning sections. Complete mock exams online to measaure progress.. Mock interviews and personal statement are completed. Strongly reccomended to visit a Perse Open Day:
The Perse Upper Open Day Late September 2026
The Perse Prep Open Day Early October 2026
Sit the entrance exam, with all the preparation they have, your child will feel confident in their abilities and be familiar with the format of the exam!
Hopefully receive an offer for your child to study at The Perse in 2027-28!
