Top-Rated Maths Tutors — Mathnasium of Clapham

FAQ

Mathnasium Clapham Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is Mathnasium of Clapham located?

  Mathnasium of Clapham is at 122 Northcote Road, London SW11 6QU, on the well-known stretch between Clapham Junction and Clapham South, with easy drop-off parking directly outside. The centre is a short walk from Clapham Junction station and Clapham South tube, making it straightforward to reach from across south-west London. 

  We proudly serve children from local schools, including: 

  • Belleville Primary School 

  • Honeywell Primary School 

  • Broomwood Hall 

  • Thomas's Clapham 

  • Eaton House The Manor 

  • Belleville Wix Primary School 

• What are your opening hours?

  Our instructional hours are: 

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

  • Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm 

  • Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm 

  Our office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 3:30pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. To get in touch, call 0208 2617 648 or email [email protected]. 

• What year groups does Mathnasium of Clapham work with?

  We work with children from Reception through to GCSE, children aged 4 to 16, spanning all Key Stages from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to KS4. 

  Clapham families tend to come to us at a range of different stages: some want to build solid foundations early, others are preparing for competitive school entry, and others need focused support heading into GCSEs. Whatever the stage, we have a programme to fit. 

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

  Our instructors support children across the full primary and secondary maths curriculum — number, fractions, decimals and percentages, algebra, ratio, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry — at every level from KS1 through to KS4. 

  Sessions are shaped by each child’s's personalised learning plan rather than a set course, which means a Year 3 child working on times tables and a Year 10 child preparing for their GCSE mocks will each get exactly the focus they need. Nothing more generic than that. 

• How is Mathnasium different from a private tutor?

  With a private tutor, the structure of each session tends to depend on what the child walks in with that day. Mathnasium of Clapham works from a different starting point entirely. 

  Every child is assessed before sessions begin, and their learning is shaped by a personalised plan built around their individual knowledge gaps and goals. Our instructors follow the Mathnasium Method™, a structured, consistent teaching approach used across 1,200+ centres worldwide, so progress is systematic rather than reactive.  

  Sessions take place in a supportive small-group setting, where children receive personalised one-to-one instruction while, building confidence alongside peers and keeps children engaged in their maths.

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

  Our maths tutoring follows the Mathnasium Method™, not a fixed curriculum. The Method is built on the principle that maths should make sense, that a child who understands why something works will retain it and apply it far better than one who has learned to follow steps by rote. 

  Our instructors use a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written approaches, guided throughout by each child’s personalised learning plan. We keep a close eye on what children are covering at school under the National Curriculum, so sessions complement classroom learning while also addressing any gaps that have developed over time. 

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

  We work with children of all skill levels, and a significant number of the families who come to us in Clapham are looking to stretch their child rather than catch them up. 

  For children who are ahead of their year group, we open up maths beyond the standard curriculum with deeper problem-solving, more demanding topics, and preparation for selective school entry.  

  For those who are finding maths hard, we start from where they are and build methodically, closing gaps so that each new concept has something solid to sit on. And for children somewhere in the middle, we help them stay on track and build the kind of consistent performance that makes the jump to secondary school or GCSE far less daunting. 

• Do you prepare children for the 11+?

  Yes! Mathnasium of Clapham helps children prepare for the 11+ and other selective school entrance exams, including 7+ and 10+. The Clapham and Battersea area has an independent school presence, including Thomas's, Broomwood, Eaton House and others, and many of the families we work with are navigating those admissions processes. 

  We recommend starting 11+ preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5 to allow enough time to build solid numerical reasoning skills and work through the full range of question types systematically. 

• Do you offer GCSE maths tutoring?

  Yes. Our instructors support Year 10 and Year 11 children through their GCSE maths preparation with a personalised plan built around their current performance, target grade and the topics where they most need to improve. We cover the full GCSE maths curriculum, including number, algebra, geometry, ratio, probability and statistics, across both Foundation and Higher tiers.

• Do you prepare children for SATs®?

  Yes. We help Year 6 children prepare for their KS2 SATs® maths papers, working through both the Arithmetic and Reasoning papers using a personalised plan that focuses on the areas each child finds most difficult. The goal is to head into exam season with real confidence rather than last-minute cramming. 

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

• How much does maths tutoring cost at Mathnasium of Clapham?

  Mathnasium of Clapham operates on a flat monthly membership fee. The number of sessions per week we recommend will depend on your child's personalised learning plan and goals, but most pupils attend two to three times a week. 

  To find out about current pricing, contact us at [email protected] or call 0208 2617 648. 

• How can I enrol my child at Mathnasium of Clapham?

  Start by getting in touch through the Contact Us button on this page or by emailing [email protected]. We will arrange a diagnostic assessment to build an accurate picture of where your child is in their maths and what type of support they need most. 

  After the assessment, we will walk you through the results and the personalised learning plan we have put together for your child, and answer any questions before sessions begin.