The need: Good GCSE grades are gateway qualifications for further study and fulfilling work. Only 43% of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds pass GCSE English and maths, compared to 73% of their better off peers.
Our portfolio partner: The Tutor Trust provides small group tuition for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in primary and secondary schools in the North of England. The tutors work closely with pupils to improve their confidence and grades in key subjects. A randomised control trial, funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, found that primary school children who received 12 hours of tutoring from The Tutor Trust made three months’ additional progress in maths.
Our impact: Since entering the Impetus portfolio, The Tutor Trust has nearly tripled its reach, from 2,470 pupils in 2018 to 5,927 in 2024. Impetus has supported the organisation to grow with impact, focusing on pupil attendance and ensuring they receive the 12-15 hours of tutoring that has been shown to improve attainment.
Together with Impetus we created a new three-year plan to ensure maximum impact for the young people we serve. The partnership has been so worthwhile, both for the organisation and for us as leaders, and we’d encourage other charities in the sector to get involved.
Ed Marsh and Abigail Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder & Executive Director, The Tutor Trust
