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Luke
- Rate £70
- Response 3h
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Students21
Number of students Luke has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Luke has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£70/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- Spelling
BAFTA-winning writer and KS2/KS3/KS4 English tutor. I am a highly experienced teacher with many years of private tutoring and teaching, most recently at an OUTSTANDING school in Kensington.
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- Spelling
Lesson location
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At Luke's house: St Albans
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from St Albans
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About Luke
I have taught at inner-city schools in both Manchester and London, creating original schemes of work for the younger ages as well as taking GCSE pupils through their exams, often achieving above the national average and securing 7+ grades for my pupils. In all but one of my years since qualifying, I have been promoted to roles within the English department and school as a whole, looking at literacy schemes and training other teachers in classroom management. Away from teaching, I write scripts and comedy for kids, meaning I have a unique take on what students find engaging and entertaining.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +9
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I would love to help your child with extra revision for their upcoming GCSEs (AQA/iGCSE/Edexcel/Cambridge), your KS3 child in pushing them beyond the classroom, or even your primary school son/daughter with some creative writing practice, which can be a lot of fun! My lessons can be adapted in terms of length (30 minutes up to two hours), but they will always be intelligently linked to pupil progress, enjoyment, and achievement of excellent outcomes. I have an eye for engagement, which is always rooted in my thinking, planning, and teaching.
Review
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Perfect! Luke Has been an amazing English tutor for my 16 year old son George. Luke has really engaged George learning English Lang and lit which is impressive seeing as George normally struggles to sit still for even a few minutes. Since Luke has been tutoring George his English grades have increased dramatically.
It is also worth mentioning that we tried 3 other English tutors before Luke none of which could get George to Engage in the subject. So we were over the moon once we found Luke!- Enjoying working with George towards his upcoming GCSEs!Luke's response :
Perfect! I am very pleased to recommend Luke as an exceptional English tutor. He has been working with my daughter to support her revision in English Literature and poetry, and the impact of his guidance has been outstanding.
He is reliable, knowledgeable, and always well-prepared. His deep understanding of the subject, combined with a thoughtful and supportive approach, has really helped build my daughter's skills. He is not only helpful but consistently goes the extra mile to ensure she fully understands the material.
Whether it's analyzing complex poems or preparing for exams, Luke makes the learning process clear and engaging. We feel very lucky to have found such a dedicated tutor, and I would highly recommend him to any parent or student looking for high-quality English support- Adriana's daughter was already working at a very high level in English so to come in and help her hopefully secure that top GCSE come August was great for my own knowledge as well! Good luck!Luke's response :
Perfect! Luke's strength is connecting really well with his students. My son has had a few tutors here and there, and was really reluctant at each session, however now he really looks forward to his sessions with Luke, and when I ask him each week if he wants a session, his eyes light up! Luke's sessions are really engaging, informative and fun, and we're looking forward to many more!
- Many a fun lesson with your son!Luke's response :
Perfect! Luke is a fantastic tutor! He has had a few sessions with my son who really enjoys his creative approach to teaching. He has really helped my son develop his confidence in english.
- It was a pleasure helping Charlie!Luke's response :
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Recommendations
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Luke is a fantastic tutor who has helped my eldest son enormously with GCSE English Language and Literature. He is friendly, highly knowledgeable, and helped raise my son's marks by two to three grades, securing a Grade 9 in his GCSEs. As an English specialist, Luke also gave him brilliant essay-writing tools that boosted his work in Drama and History. He is now tutoring my son for A-Levels and will soon start teaching my younger son too. We highly recommend him!
Luke has been working with our eldest son for about 6 months, as he works towards his GCSEs. Our son had some slightly disrupted years at school where he got a bit behind. We felt a tutor was needed to help James catch up and hopefully meet the expectations his teachers had for him in both Language and Literature when he started the course.
Luke has far exceeded the brief. With his knowledge of every part of the syllabus, he's been able identify knowledge gaps quickly and come up with an effective plan to fill them. He's got a long memory of how exam boards set exams, what has come up in the past and what examiners are looking for. He then uses all this knowledge to develop really effective ways of preparing and structuring good answers to questions, which he communicates in highly practical ways, building not only the necessary knowledge of the subject, but how to use it and get it out on paper. He's not just providing a hack to pass exams, but also building real world skills in how to learn and communicate effectively.
Key to all of this though is Luke's passion for the subject and for tutoring, and the positive energy he brings to every session. A real focus on the positives and the progress, and always showing a clear road to address any weaknesses. Our son has found it all so helpful and motivating. His grades have improved hugely, as has his self-confidence.
We're already reserving time with Luke for our second son and would recommend Luke as a tutor to anyone.
Luke is proving to be a fantastic English teacher for my son, who has been struggling with lessons in school. He has a joyful approach to teaching, with patience and humour, whilst sticking to a structured lesson. I would 100% recommend him for 1 to 1 education!
GrahamLuke is a fantastic tutor! He provides personalised, exam-focused support that has transformed my son’s confidence in structured writing. By breaking down complex tasks into simple steps, he makes the work manageable and engaging. My son enjoys every lesson. Highly recommended!
Luke is a very patient an supportive teacher. My son really enjoys the lessons and has improved a lot. Highly recommended!
We sought Luke’s help to prepare our son for 7+ exam for the highly competitive private school. He worked with our 6 year-old on both English comprehension and creative writing, and I must say he exceeded our expectations. Our son made remarkable progress in a relatively short period of time.
Luke is incredibly friendly, talented, and engaging. Each lesson was enjoyable, and our son was always excited to work with him.
We are very grateful for Luke’s support and highly recommend him to any family looking for an exceptional tutor.Luke is an outstanding English tutor who delivers consistently interesting lessons that truly engage his students. He takes the time to tailor each session according to the student’s individual needs and ability, making his teaching both effective and encouraging.
His focus on creative writing has been especially beneficial, helping to build confidence and spark imagination. I highly recommend Luke to anyone looking for a thoughtful and adaptable English tutor.We have had an excellent time with Luke. Our son is an improving English test taker and Luke has been very patient and diligent with him.
Our son has dyslexia and ADD, and Luke has really helped. We are intending to keep working with Luke through GCSEs, so that our son can get B or better whereas before we were looking at an C at best. We can highly recommend him from our situation.Luke is a fantastic English tutor. In four sessions he gave my child so much confidence in their ability and explained exactly how to approach the paper 2 questions for English Language GCSE. The result was a grade 5 and a child who finally had belief in their writing abilities.
Our experience with Luke has been outstanding. Luke’s ability to engage with my son and make learning enjoyable has significantly boosted his confidence on written English. Luke demonstrate a genuine interest in my son’s progress, providing clear explanations and using creative teaching methods. I'm impressed with the Luke’s patience and dedication, creating a positive and supportive learning environment. My son looks forward to each session. We're truly grateful for the luke efforts and looking forward to remarkable academic progress in near future.
I cannot recommend Luke highly enough - he has been helping my year 9 son with English & has literally transformed his attitude to the subject!
Luke is super positive (even my moody dog loves him) & does a fantastic job of making learning fun. My son has gone from not wanting a tutor to actively looking forward to his tutoring sessions with Luke (quite an achievement).
Luke always gives great feedback directly to me post each session too - which i've found hugely beneficial and not something i've experienced with other tutors.
If you need help with English - look no further!If you are seeking a tutor who will not only help with academic improvement but also inspire a passion for the English language, I highly recommend giving Luke a chance. His creative and engaging teaching style has helped my daughter to become much more confident in her reading and writing skills and most importantly, she awaits each class with great excitement.
Luke is an excellent tutor. My son (Year 8) had a few sessions with him mostly focusing on supporting him with English skills. He is able to make the lessons fun and light and capture my son's interest. He is very organised, sends lesson plans ahead of time and is able to be flexible and creative.
Luke has been tutoring my son to help him with the 7+ exam and I could not be happier. My son actually looks forward to his time with Luke (after a whole day in school), he makes it fun, interesting an never misses a chance to teach something even if just chatting. He is very organized, sends me the lessons in advance and their time is always well structured. We are also in constant communication and he adjusts goals if need be. I believe he is an excellent teacher and my son really likes him so I would definitely recommend him.
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Rates
Rate
- £70
Pack prices
- 5h: £330
- 10h: £650
online
- £60/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Luke will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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