Top-Rated Maths Tutors — Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford

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Mathnasium Bishop's Stortford UK Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford located?

  Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford is at 5 Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ET, just a two-minute walk from Waitrose and Northgate End car park, opposite Dada's Coffee Shop and a short walk from Florence Walk with its independent shops and family-run cafés. 

  Sessions are available in-centre or online via Mathnasium@home, whichever suits your family best. 

  We proudly serve children from local schools, including: 

  • Northgate Primary School 

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 

  • St Michael's Primary School 

  • Avanti Brook Primary School 

  • Avanti Meadows Primary School 

  • Howe Green House School 

  • Bishop's Stortford College 

  • Avanti Grange Secondary School 

  • St Mary's Catholic School 

  • Herts & Essex High School 

  • Birchwood High School 

  • Hockerill Anglo-European College 

• What are your opening hours?

  To get in touch, call us on 01279 927109 or email [email protected]. 

  During school holidays, our hours change to 10:00am – 3:00pm. 

• What year groups does Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford work with?

  Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford works with children from Reception through to GCSE, ages 4 to 16, across all Key Stages from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to KS4. 

  Whether your child is just beginning their maths journey or preparing for their GCSE exams, we have a programme to support them at every stage. 

• What maths topics and subjects can your tutors in Bishop's Stortford help with?

  At Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford, instructors cover the full range of primary and secondary maths, from Reception maths and early number foundations through to the algebra, geometry, statistics and trigonometry children encounter in KS3 and KS4. 

  Each child's sessions are shaped by their personalised learning plan, and we do not follow a traditional curriculum. This means that the focus goes towards whatever they're finding hardest right now, whether that's building confidence with fractions in Year 4 or tightening up algebra before GCSE mocks.

• How is Mathnasium different from a private tutor?

  A private tutor typically works from whatever a child brings to the session, a difficult topic, an upcoming test or a piece of homework. Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford takes a more structured approach. 

  Every child's sessions follow a personalised learning plan built around their specific knowledge gaps and goals. Our instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, a proven teaching approach used across 1,200+ centres worldwide, delivered face-to-face in a caring and fun environment where children build confidence alongside peers rather than working in isolation. 

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

  We do not follow a one-size-fits-all approach, but we’re aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Our instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that focuses on building a deep understanding of maths so children can apply what they know rather than rely on memorised steps. 

  Sessions combine mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written techniques, all guided by each child's personalised learning plan. We can align sessions with what children are covering under the National Curriculum at school, while also addressing any knowledge gaps that have built up over previous years. 

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

  Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford works with children of all skill levels, whether they need to catch up, keep up or get ahead. 

  Some of our students arrive having lost confidence in maths, perhaps after a difficult year or a topic that never quite clicked. Our instructors find exactly where the gaps are and rebuild from there, at a pace that works for that child. 

  Others are already performing well and want to go further. We stretch their thinking beyond the school curriculum through enrichment, competition preparation and work that truly challenges them. 

• Do you prepare children for entrance exams and independent school assessments?

  Yes! Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford supports children preparing for independent school entrance assessments, covering the numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills these assessments require. 

  Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding area have a range of independent and selective schools, and we recommend beginning preparation early to leave enough time to close knowledge gaps and build consistent performance across all question types. 

• Do you offer GCSE and IGCSE maths tutoring?

  Yes, Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford supports Year 10 and Year 11 children through both GCSE and IGCSE maths preparation. Sessions are built around each child's current grade, target grade and the topics that need the most attention, covering numbers, algebra, geometry, ratio, probability and statistics across both Foundation and Higher tiers. 

• Do you prepare children for SATs?

  Absolutely! We help Year 6 children prepare for their KS2 SATs maths papers, working through both the Arithmetic and Reasoning elements with a personalised learning plan that targets each child's specific gaps. 

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

• Do you help children prepare for maths competitions like the UKMT challenges?

  Yes! Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford supports children taking part in the UKMT Junior and Intermediate Mathematical Challenges, developing the problem-solving and reasoning skills these competitions require. 

  Competition maths calls for a different kind of thinking to school maths, and our instructors help children build the stamina and confidence needed to tackle unfamiliar problems under time pressure. 

• How much does maths tutoring cost at Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford?

  Tuition at Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford is priced as a flat monthly membership fee rather than a per-session rate. Most children attend two to three sessions a week, though the plan we recommend after the diagnostic assessment will be tailored to your child's specific needs and goals. 

• How can I enrol my child at Mathnasium of Bishop's Stortford?

  A diagnostic assessment is the best place to start. It gives us a clear and accurate picture of where your child is in their maths and what support will make the most difference. 

  To arrange one, use the Contact Us button on this page, call us on 01279 927109 or email [email protected].