Individual Attention, Every Session

What Makes Darlington Learning Zone Different?

Every teacher is fully qualified. All our teachers hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and bring real classroom experience to every session.
Every child works to their own plan. Individual learning plans are created for each child based on their needs, not from a fixed programme, and teachers adapt these regularly.
Every child is supported. Whether a child is the only student in the session or one of three, our teachers move between students throughout the hour and check understanding as they go.
A calm space, without the pressure. Being the only student in the room, and the sole focus of every question, can sometimes feel like more pressure than support. Our office is a calm, relaxed space designed to help children focus.
One-to-one teaching, at a more accessible price. Because sessions can include more than one child, you get the same individually planned attention as fully private tutoring, without the fully private price tag.

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“Personalised support delivered in a small group helped him gain understanding and grow in confidence. As a result he achieved a grade 7 in his recent GCSE exams.”

Jade — Google review

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“Glen and Fay actually care and have time to really teach at my child’s pace.”

Clare — Facebook review

About Us

Helping Darlington Students Achieve Their Best

Darlington Learning Zone has worked with hundreds of primary and secondary students for many years, helping them gain confidence and achieve the best results possible in English and maths.

Our teachers are passionate about education, using a mixture of worksheets and computer work to support every child's learning.

Fay & Glen

Why Choose Darlington Learning Zone?

SATs and GCSE exam preparation
In-person sessions in central Darlington
Member of UK Tuition
Approved Alternative Education Provider for Darlington Borough Council
Established in 2006 – 20 years of trusted local tuition

Simple Process

How It Works

Getting started is straightforward and your child can begin at any point in the year. We recommend getting in touch as soon as you feel your child needs support – places are limited and your child's slot cannot be guaranteed until booked and paid for.

Get in touch

Call us, email or fill in the contact form on the website. Tell us about your child, their year group and what they need help with.

We'll have a chat

We'll discuss your child's needs and recommend the best tutor. You're welcome to visit us first – though there's no obligation.

Start learning

We'll create a personalised learning plan which will be adapted as we get to know your child and understand how they learn best.

Ready to enquire?

No commitment, no obligation – just a friendly conversation.

What We Offer

Subjects & Pricing

English Tuition

Years 5 to 11
Personalised learning
One-to-one support
SATs and GCSE exam preparation
Up to 3 students per session
1 hour weekly sessions
In-person at our office

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£29 per session

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Maths Tuition

Years 5 to 11
Personalised learning
One-to-one support
SATs and GCSE exam preparation
Up to 3 students per session
1 hour weekly sessions
In-person at our office

See timetable

£29 per session

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Council Approved

Daytime Tuition

Years 7 to 11
✓Alternative Education Provider for Darlington Borough Council
English and Maths
One-to-one tuition
2 hour sessions
In-person at our office

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£80 per session

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Maths SATs Course

Year 6
5-week course
Covers arithmetic areas students find most difficult
Resource pack posted free
Weekly videos emailed to you
Complete at home

£99 full course

Summer Tuition

Years 5 to 11
Personalised learning
One-to-one support
Catch up or get ahead
Up to 3 students per session
1 hour sessions
In-person at our office

£29 per session

Not sure which option is right for your child?

Get in touch and we'll talk you through the best approach for your child's age, year group and goals.

For Current Students

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the tuition take place?

We teach in-person at The Imperial Centre, Grange Road, DL1 5PE. Our office is above the Imperial Express Café on Northumberland Street. There are two entrances to the building, one on Grange Road and the other on Northumberland Street. Please note there are stairs to our office and no lift. The Year 6 SATs Course can be completed at home as videos are emailed each week.

Is the tuition one-to-one?

Every child is planned for and taught individually, and receives their own tailored learning plan, even when there are up to 3 children in the session together.

What subjects and age groups do you teach?

We teach English and Maths and follow the National Curriculum. We work towards SATs and GCSE exams, supporting students from Year 5 (age 9) right through to Year 11 (age 16). We also work with students resitting their English and/or Maths GCSE.

What happens in the first session?

In your child's first session we assess their current level and build a personalised learning plan around the areas they find most challenging. There is no pressure and no formal test. At the start of every session we also ask whether there is anything they have been learning at school that they would like more support with.

Who are your teachers?

All our teachers are fully qualified with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have classroom experience in primary and secondary schools. They have a thorough understanding of the content and expectations for SATs and GCSE exams. All staff hold enhanced DBS checks.

How will I know if my child is making progress?

If you would like an update on how your child is getting on, you are more than welcome to pop into the office at the start or end of their session, give us a call or send us an email. We are always happy to discuss your child's progress.

Do you help with homework?

Yes, we can support your child with their homework. If they have online homework, they'll need their login details. We sometimes send additional work home if we feel it will help.

How does payment work?

Payment is required in advance before the start of each half term. Our preferred method is bank transfer. Your child will be given their own reserved slot each week which will remain theirs for the academic year, or until we are notified otherwise. If your child is unable to attend a session and you would like to rearrange, we will try to facilitate this if we are informed at least one day in advance.

Get in Touch

Contact Darlington Learning Zone

Address

The Imperial Centre
Grange Road, Darlington
DL1 5PE
(Above the Imperial Express Café, Northumberland Street)

Telephone

01325 467770

info@darlingtonlearningzone.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday	10:00am – 6:15pm
Saturday	10:00am – 12:15pm

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Day	Session times
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	4:00pm – 5:00pm
	5:15pm – 6:15pm
Saturday	10:00am – 11:00am
Saturday	11:00am – 12:00pm

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What Makes Darlington Learning Zone Different?

Helping Darlington Students Achieve Their Best

Why Choose Darlington Learning Zone?

How It Works

Subjects & Pricing

Weekly Timetable

Recommend Us and Get a FREE Session

Frequently Asked Questions

Happy Students, Happy Parents

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