Marion

7+ to 13+ Entrance, Common Entrance, Maths

A former Head of Ibstock Place Prep School with 20 years of prep school teaching, Marion specialises in 11+ Maths and 13+ Common Entrance and helps children who struggle with Maths find their confidence.

Marion

Marion was educated at Oundle School, graduated with a First in Business Studies from the University of the West of England, and qualified as a teacher with a PGCE from the University of Cambridge in 2000.

Marion has 20 years of experience in the classrooms and management of leading prep schools, including Ashdown House, Cottesmore, Northcote Lodge and St Paul’s Cathedral School, culminating as Head of Ibstock Place Prep School, a highly competitive 11+ prep school in South West London. As a professional tutor she teaches all subjects from Year 1 upwards, specialising in 11+ Maths, both ISEB and grammar school tests, and 13+ Common Entrance for entry to leading senior schools. She also mentors parents so they can confidently support their children’s learning at home.

Marion believes a child can only succeed with confidence, which comes from the right balance of praise and challenge and a real understanding of how they learn. She makes lessons as fun as possible, with activities pitched at exactly the right level, and particularly enjoys seeing children who thought they hated Maths discover they love it.

Areas of Expertise

  • All subjects from Year 1 to Year 8
  • 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams
  • 11+ Maths, ISEB and grammar school tests
  • 13+ Common Entrance
  • Advice and mentoring for parents

Positions Held

  • Head – Ibstock Place Prep School
  • Teacher – Ashdown House, Cottesmore, Northcote Lodge and St Paul’s Cathedral School
  • Professional Tutor and Parent Mentor

Qualifications

  • PGCE – University of Cambridge
  • BA (Hons) Business Studies (First Class) – University of the West of England
  • A-levels in Biology, English and History – Oundle School