Top-Rated Maths Tutors — Mathnasium of Whetstone 

FAQ

Mathnasium Whetstone Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is Mathnasium of Whetstone located?

  Mathnasium of Whetstone is at 1388 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9BH, on the north side of Whetstone High Road, a short walk from Marks & Spencer. The M&S car park offers free parking (please check signs for restrictions). Totteridge & Whetstone Underground station on the Northern line is a few minutes’ walk away, making the centre easy to reach from across North London. 

  We proudly serve children from local schools, including: 

  • St Andrews Primary 

  • Woodridge Primary 

  • St John's Primary 

  • Alma Primary 

  • Akiva School 

  • Sacred Heart 

  • Wren Academy 

  • Haberdashers  

  • Lyonsdown  

  • Dwight School London  

• What are your opening hours?

  Our instructional hours are: 

  • Monday to Thursday: 3:30pm – 7:00pm  

  • Friday: 3:30pm – 6:00pm 

  • Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm  

  • Sunday: 10:00am – 1:00pm  

  To get in touch, call 0208 090 4605 or email [email protected]. 

  Over the summer holiday period, from 21st July until 31st August:  

  • Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm   

  • Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm  

  • Friday & Sunday: Closed  

• What year groups does Mathnasium of Whetstone work with?

  Mathnasium of Whetstone works with children from Reception through to GCSE, children aged 4 to 16, covering all Key Stages from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to KS4. 

  North London has a wide range of selective secondary schools, both independent and state, and many local families are navigating 11+, 12+ or 13+ entry alongside keeping pace with an ambitious primary or secondary curriculum. We work with students at every stage of that journey. 

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

  Our instructors cover the full range of primary and secondary maths curriculum, from early number and arithmetic through to algebra, geometry, ratio, trigonometry, probability and statistics at GCSE and iGCSE level.  

  We support children at every Key Stage from KS1 through to KS4, as well as the numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills tested in selective school entrance assessments. 

  Every child works from a personalised learning plan, so sessions focus on the exact topics they need. 

• How is Mathnasium different from a private tutor?

  Mathnasium of Whetstone works differently from a typical tutoring arrangement.  Sessions are shaped by a personalised learning plan built around their individual knowledge gaps and goals, not just whatever topic came up in class that week. 

  Our instructors follow the Mathnasium Method™, a structured and consistent teaching approach used across 1,200+ centres worldwide, so progress is cumulative and planned rather than reactive.  

  Sessions take place in our learning centre alongside other students, but children are never taught as a class or expected to work through the same lesson together, which many children find more engaging than isolated one-to-one tutoring and which helps build the maths confidence that carries into the classroom and the exam room.

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

  We use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach, not a traditional curriculum. This approach combines personalised learning plans with proven teaching techniques to promote deep understanding over memorisation and help children to think in the ways high-achieving math students would naturally think. It is developed to help students build solid foundations for maths mastery, transforming how they think and feel about the subject.    

  Our instructors draw on mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written techniques, guided throughout by each child’s personalised learning plan. Sessions can align with the National Curriculum so that children are reinforcing what they cover at school, while also addressing gaps that tend to build up over time and that entrance assessments and GCSEs are designed to expose.

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

  We work with primary and secondary school students of all skill levels.  

  Advanced learners, including children preparing for selective school entry, can explore topics beyond the standard curriculum, developing the problem-solving depth, speed and accuracy that 11+, 12+ and 13+ entrance papers reward. We also have many students who might not be preparing for entrance exams but love how the Mathnasium programme is able to challenge them and develop their problem solving, critical thinking and reasoning skills.  

  For students who need to catch up or rebuild confidence, we start from a secure point in their existing knowledge and move forward from there, closing gaps carefully so that every new topic lands properly. 

• Do you prepare students for the 11+?

  Yes! Mathnasium of Whetstone supports students preparing for the 11+ and other selective entrance sessions, including 7+, 12+ and 13+.  

  We recommend beginning 11+ preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5 to allow sufficient time to address knowledge gaps and build the consistent performance these papers demand. For 12+ and 13+ entry, we tailor preparation to the specific demands of the schools and papers involved.

• Do you prepare students for GCSE and iGCSE maths?

  Yes. Our instructors work with Year 10 and Year 11 students on personalised GCSE and iGCSE preparation plans built around their current grade, target and the topics that need the most attention. We cover the complete GCSE maths curriculum across both Foundation and Higher tiers: number, algebra, geometry, ratio, probability and statistics. 

  A number of local independent schools use the iGCSE rather than the standard GCSE, and our instructors are experienced in supporting both. For students in selective or independent school environments where GCSE expectations are particularly high, we help them meet that bar with a focused and efficient plan.

• Do you prepare children for SATs?

  Yes. We support Year 6 children preparing for their KS2 SATs maths papers, working across both the Arithmetic and Reasoning papers with a personalised plan focused on each child’s specific areas of difficulty. The goal is to build real accuracy and confidence ahead of exam season rather than relying on last-minute cramming. 

  We also support Year 4 children ahead of the Multiplication Tables Check and Year 2 children working towards their KS1 teacher assessments. 

• Do you offer online maths tutoring?

  Yes, Mathnasium of Whetstone offers online maths tutoring during holiday periods through Mathnasium@home, our live, face-to-face online tutoring option.  

  Sessions are delivered in real time by our specially trained instructors and follow the same personalised learning plan as in-centre sessions, so children receive consistent, structured support wherever they are.

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

  Mathnasium of Whetstone operates on a flat monthly membership fee, with several options depending on your child’s needs and goals.  

  Following the diagnostic assessment, we will recommend a session schedule tailored to their personalised learning plan. Most children attend two to three sessions per week.

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

  Use the Contact Us button on this page, call us on 0208 090 4605, or email [email protected] to get in touch. We will arrange a diagnostic assessment at a convenient time as the first step to understanding your child’s current skill level and learning needs. 

  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 their first session.