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Bring out the best in your child.
Grammar and independent school preparation across Croydon, Sutton and Bromley. Led by named DBS tutors, with live invigilated mocks and feedback within seven days.
★★★★★
5.0 · 53 Google reviews
DBS checked · Tutors' Association member
Real Results. With Heart.
Face to face across Purley, Sutton, Krishna Avanti and Manor Park
Google reviews
5.0
★★★★★
53 verified reviews
Proven
9 in 10
families return for secondary
Trusted & accredited
✦ DBS checked tutors
✦ The Tutors' Association
★ 5.0 Google rating
✦ Written-paper specialists
5.0
Google rating from 53 reviews
75%
of new families come by word of mouth
9/10
return to us for secondary classes
1000s
placed in grammar and independent schools
What we offer
Programmes for every stage
11+ Preparation
Years 1 to 6. Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning for grammar and independent entry.
Secondary & Sixth Form
Years 7 to 13. GCSE and A Level tuition across the core subjects, built around each student.
University & Medicine
UCAS guidance, personal statements, and UCAT and BMAT coaching for medicine entrance.
Holiday Courses
Focused summer and half term intensives to build momentum before exam season.
Why families choose us
All-inclusive tuition, with heart
We treat every child like our own, combining structured group learning with personal feedback, so no one gets left behind.
Named DBS tutors
Highly qualified, DBS checked tutors who know every child by name.
Written paper specialists
We prepare for written papers too, essential for schools like Wilson's and the Sutton SET.
Feedback within 7 days
Marked papers, detailed analysis and rankings returned within a week, guaranteed.
Group plus one-to-one
Group based learning followed by personal feedback, so no child gets left behind.
Book a mock
Real invigilated mocks, marked in seven days
School-specific papers for both multiple-choice and written formats, sat under exam conditions, then returned with detailed analysis and rankings.
View all mock testsReal results
We let our results speak for themselves
Nine in ten of our 11+ families return for secondary classes. Over 75% of new admissions come by word of mouth. Our students have won places at Wilson's, Sutton, Wallington, St Olave's and Tiffin.
Manju Pillai
Founder and lead tutor
Meet Manju
Led with heart, by a parent who has been there
Manju Pillai founded Pillai Tutors after guiding her own children through the 11+. She and her team offer affordable, high-quality tuition and step-by-step guidance for parents, all fully DBS checked.
15+
years guiding families
4
local centres
100%
DBS-checked team
Hear from parents
Loved by Croydon and Sutton families
★★★★★
“A good, guided, seamless preparation with Pillai Tutors. We got our first preference school. I would recommend.”
J
★★★★★
“Both Mrs B and Manju know exactly what is required to crack the 11+. An honest, structured approach.”
K
★★★★★
“They do not just focus on exam templates. They ensure students develop a solid understanding of the subject as a whole.”
M
★★★★★
“Highly personalised and focused. Manju, Ms B and all staff were so supportive in bringing out the best in my daughter.”
K
★★★★★
“The structured learning for the 11+ journey got our son a place at the school of our choice.”
M
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which subjects do you cover for the 11+?
Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, plus extended writing and comprehension for schools with a written paper like Wilson's and the Sutton SET.
How are the mocks marked and returned?
Every mock is sat under real exam conditions and returned within seven days, with a detailed score, question-level feedback and a cohort ranking so you know exactly where your child stands.
Do you teach online or face to face?
Both. We teach face to face at our centres across Croydon and Sutton, and online where that suits your family better.
When should we start preparing for the 11+?
Most families begin in Year 4 or Year 5, but the right starting point depends on the child. A free assessment tells us where to begin and how much preparation is enough.
Are your tutors DBS checked?
Yes. Every tutor is enhanced DBS checked, qualified, and known personally to Manju. Your child is taught by named specialists, not a rota of strangers.
How do we get started?
Book a free assessment. We will see where your child is and recommend the right group, pace and the schools worth aiming for.
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