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Private tutors in Solihull: King Edward VI grammar schools, costs and how to find one

Solihull is one of the West Midlands' most affluent tutoring markets — King Edward VI grammar school competition, Solihull School independent and a professional Birmingham commuter demographic drive very high demand.

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Solihull is one of the West Midlands' most affluent tutoring markets, with demand shaped by competition for King Edward VI grammar schools, the Solihull School independent sector and a professional commuter demographic working in Birmingham's business district and the NEC/airport corridor.

What drives tuition demand in Solihull

  • King Edward VI grammar schools. The King Edward VI Foundation operates a consortium of selective grammar schools in Birmingham and Solihull area. These are among the most oversubscribed schools in England — competition is intense and 11 Plus preparation demand is very high.
  • Solihull School and Tudor Grange Academy. Solihull School (independent) and high-performing comprehensives drive ongoing GCSE and A-Level tutoring demand from families committed to strong academic outcomes.
  • Professional Birmingham commuter demographic. Solihull's residents include a high proportion of executives, professionals and business owners with high educational expectations and disposable income to match.
  • University of Birmingham supply. 12 miles from Solihull — large UoB postgrad pool provides specialist A-Level tutors.

Most in-demand subjects in Solihull

  • 11 Plus preparation — King Edward VI Foundation consortium; extremely competitive
  • Maths — primary through Further Maths A-Level
  • Sciences — pre-medicine demand above average
  • English — GCSE and A-Level
  • Economics — strong demand from professional-sector families

How much do private tutors in Solihull charge?

  • Primary tutors: £25–£42 per hour
  • GCSE tutors: £32–£52 per hour
  • A-Level tutors: £40–£65 per hour
  • King Edward VI 11 Plus specialist tutors: £45–£75 per hour

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