Dr Khan Tuition teaches KS3 maths, English and science to children in Years 7, 8 and 9 at 36 High Street, Burnham. A diagnostic pinpoints gaps early, then a personalised weekly plan builds the foundations GCSE courses rely on, with progress updates for parents. You can book a free 30-minute consultation by calling 01753 378222.
Weekly lessons in Burnham
Every session follows a structured plan targeting your child's specific knowledge gaps, not random revision.
Individual 1-to-1 tuition is available. Your child gets real, focused attention, not lost in a classroom of 30.
Parents receive weekly progress updates. You always know exactly where your child stands.
Key Stage 3 covers Years 7, 8 and 9, when children are aged 11 to 14. The national curriculum's compulsory subjects at this stage include English, maths and science. Academies and private schools don't have to follow the national curriculum, but academies must still teach a broad and balanced curriculum that includes English, maths and science. In practice, every secondary pupil spends these three years building the knowledge their GCSE courses will assume.
There are no national tests in Years 7 to 9. Schools set their own assessments, which is sensible, but it means a gap can go unnoticed for a long time. A shaky grasp of fractions, negative numbers or algebra, or uncertainty about how to structure a paragraph, can travel quietly from Year 7 into Year 10. By then the GCSE course is moving quickly and there's less time to go back.
KS3 tuition is about finding those gaps while there's still plenty of room to fix them. It's often calmer than GCSE tuition, too: no looming exam, just steady progress. Short, regular lessons over a term or two can make a real difference, and the habits children pick up along the way, such as checking their working and reading questions carefully, stay with them.
| Year | Typical focus | How we help |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Settling into secondary school; new teachers, subjects and expectations | Check that primary maths and English are secure, and build good study habits |
| Year 8 | Harder algebra, longer texts and more scientific vocabulary | Strengthen weaker topics before they become habits |
| Year 9 | Run-up to GCSE options and courses | Make sure foundations are ready for Year 10 |
KS3 maths covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability and statistics. We pay particular attention to the topics GCSE builds on most heavily: fractions, decimals and percentages, negative numbers, and forming and solving equations. If you've been searching for KS3 maths tutors near me, our first step is a diagnostic that shows exactly which of these is secure and which isn't.
In English, children move from shorter primary texts to whole novels, poetry and their first Shakespeare. We work on reading closely, comprehension and inference, and on writing with a clear structure, accurate grammar and a wider vocabulary. Children who learn to plan a paragraph and support a point with evidence in Year 8 find GCSE English far less daunting.
KS3 science lays the foundations of biology, chemistry and physics: cells, particles, forces, energy and more. Our KS3 science tuition focuses on scientific vocabulary, explaining ideas in clear sentences and the maths that science increasingly needs, such as reading graphs and rearranging simple formulae.
Whether your child has just started at a grammar school or a non-selective secondary, Year 7 brings a jump in pace and independence. Some children who worked hard for the 11+ find the first year at grammar school a step up; others are ready for more challenge than they're getting. Either way, a short diagnostic shows where support would help. Our 11+ tuition page covers the years before secondary school.
Year 9 is when most students choose GCSE options, and it's a good moment to check that maths, English and science are on firm ground. Our GCSE tuition page explains what comes next, with more detail on GCSE maths, GCSE English and GCSE science.
Children can have 1-to-1 lessons, and online sessions are available for anyone who would rather learn from home.
The centre is on Burnham High Street, close to Burnham Grammar School (0.3 miles), Beechwood School (1.6 miles) and The Westgate School (1.9 miles). We mention them as neighbours only. By road we're about 1.8 miles from Britwell, 2.3 from Cippenham, 2.5 from Dorney, 2.7 from Taplow, 3.5 from Slough town centre and 3.9 from Maidenhead.
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Getting started
Three simple steps to begin your child's journey.
A free 30-minute session to understand your child's current level.
Within 48 hours, you receive a structured plan showing exactly what your child needs to work on.
Weekly classes begin. You receive progress updates every step of the way.
Common questions
Sources: GOV.UK: The national curriculum; GOV.UK: Key stage 3 and 4; DfE Get Information about Schools. Last checked: Oct 2026.
We'll ask about your child's year group, school and subjects, and suggest where lessons might start. The consultation lasts 30 minutes and is free.
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