About Me
Hi, I’m Kelly Sharp. I am a primary school teacher who taught upper Key Stage 2 for many years. I was also a lead literacy teacher for Education Bradford and a ‘Teaching and Learning Consultant,’ who helped teachers to improve their children’s attainment. Now I teach the content and skills required for the 11+ exams. I currently have a 90% success rate of pupils who pass for either the North Halifax Grammar School or the Skipton grammar schools (Ermysted’s and Skipton Girls’), with most securing a pass mark for both.
I am fully DBS checked.
Testimonials
Nichola Charmbury
We can with the upmost confidence say that Isabella wou... Read more
Kelly you're amazing
Our daughter was a late starter to tuition for the 11+ and through sheer grit and determination she passed both 11+ exams for North Halifax and Skipton Girls for which we are extremely proud.We can with the upmost confidence say that Isabella wou... Read more
Kate Hollingsworth
She has taught me for 18 months and she helps me a lot, she is tutoring me for Halifax north. I really enjoy my lessons with Kelly and look forward to them. Thank you Kelly xxxx
Miss
I think that Kelly is an amazing tutor!She has taught me for 18 months and she helps me a lot, she is tutoring me for Halifax north. I really enjoy my lessons with Kelly and look forward to them. Thank you Kelly xxxx
Nicola Jalil
Kelly is brilliant, lovely and an amazing tutor and more importantly Tom loved going and didn’t want it to end which tells you something!
Thank you... Read more
Mrs
Kelly tutored my son Tom through entrance exams for both NHGS and Ermystead for which he passed bothKelly is brilliant, lovely and an amazing tutor and more importantly Tom loved going and didn’t want it to end which tells you something!
Thank you... Read more
shane crossley
Mr
I can testify for Kelly's friendliness and professionally. After tutoring my son, he successfully made it in to North Halifax Grammar school. His destination of choice, and his parents too. Harrison felt very comfortable with Kelly. She is excellent... Read more
Tim Curtis
Testimony
Kelly is a tremendous tutor. Both our daughters have benefited hugely from her talent, expertise and patience. One of our daughters successfully passed the entrance exam for Skipton Girls' High as a direct result of Kelly's assessment, tailored plann... Read more
Alison spink
Kelly is a terrific tutor who always went above and beyond all requirements to ensure Daniel and I was well prepared fo... Read more
Miss
Kelly tutored our son Daniel for his NHGS entrance exam. I could not be more pleased with Daniels progress and Kelly’s efforts.Kelly is a terrific tutor who always went above and beyond all requirements to ensure Daniel and I was well prepared fo... Read more
Samantha Craven
Mrs
Kelly is an exceptional tutor. Within five minutes of her meeting our daughter for the first we were confident that she was right for her. What we like best about Kelly is her ability to bring the best out of Ella. We wanted someone who understood ou... Read more
Elizabeth
An outstanding tutor
Kelly is an outstanding tutor. The energy, fun and enthusiasm she injects into every session with our son is simply inspiring. He has just passed the Ermysteds exam thanks to all Kelly’s hard work, patience and dedication. Importantly he has thorough... Read more
Chantelle Hart
Miss
I felt confidence in Kelly, as a tutor, from our first phone call together. She clearly demonstrated a passion for what she does and wants every child to succeed as if they were her own. Kelly quickly built up a good rapport with myself and my son. A... Read more
Christina Wilson
Mrs
Marianne first met Kelly during Lockdown on Zoom, Marianne was lacking in confidence and worried not just about her school work but had a world of worries. She skipped out of the session laughing and happy. Marianne looked forward to seeing Kelly eve... Read more
Lucie Fox
Testimonial
Kelly has been an absolutely amazing tutor and has gone above and beyond to bring the best out of Heidi. She has not only guided her throughout the last year but has also done wonders for her confidence. Heidi absolutely loved her lessons with Kelly... Read more
Khadija Khan
Mrs
Kelly has been an amazing tutor to our girl. Fro the beginning she has been honest with us and we have all worked together to ensure Ameerah passed the exams. She has a great relationship with the children she tutors and really gets to know and under... Read more
Ruth McSharry
Inspiring and amazing Kelly
We came to Kelly for her expertise as a tutor to guide and support our eldest daughter through the prep for her 11+ tests. What we weren't expecting, and what has in fact been even more valuable is the confidence which she has instilled in our little... Read more
Matilda N
Miss
Kelly is an amazing tutor, she has helped me pass the North Halifax and Skipton Girls’ tests. Kelly boosted my confidence and always made it fun. I recommend her 100%.😁
Tony N
My daughter loved her lessons with Kelly and has transformed in confidence and capability over the last year. Kelly always had a way to explain all the concepts, taking time to reinforce learning and rea... Read more
Kelly is fabulous
Stop looking for a tutor and just call Kelly!My daughter loved her lessons with Kelly and has transformed in confidence and capability over the last year. Kelly always had a way to explain all the concepts, taking time to reinforce learning and rea... Read more
Sam Craven
Thank you Kelly!
Thank you Kelly for believing in Annabelle and helping her to believe in herself. Thank you for encouraging us all to put in the hard work required to help her realise her potential. Thankyou for making lessons fun for Annabelle. Thank you for teachi... Read more
Lynda Higgs
Mrs
Kelly Is a brilliant tutor and I would recommend her 100% to parents/carers looking to enhancing their child's/children's progress in education. Kelly offers a supportive learning environment building on children's self esteem and their wiliness to l... Read more
Alison
My daughter has just passed her SGHS and NHGS Without Kellys help this would not of been achievable.
Kelly was very friendly and helpful to both myself and Lucy. I felt I was filled with information and fully... Read more
Spink
This will be my second review for KellyMy daughter has just passed her SGHS and NHGS Without Kellys help this would not of been achievable.
Kelly was very friendly and helpful to both myself and Lucy. I felt I was filled with information and fully... Read more
Hazel Richmond
Evie passed both entrance exams and it was down to Kelly’s excellent teaching skills, sheer determination for ea... Read more
Mrs
Kelly tutored my daughter Evie every Saturday morning so she could have a chance at passing Skipton Girls and North Halifax last year.Evie passed both entrance exams and it was down to Kelly’s excellent teaching skills, sheer determination for ea... Read more
Tina booth
Kelly had tutored our son Al for the past year . She has a way of teaching the children that they really understand. She has worked wonders for his self confidence, self belief and maths and English understanding . He loves her les... Read more
Mrs
AMAZING TUTOR !!Kelly had tutored our son Al for the past year . She has a way of teaching the children that they really understand. She has worked wonders for his self confidence, self belief and maths and English understanding . He loves her les... Read more
Katy
A great tutor
My son has loved your sessions and the challenge that they have brought. He has learnt that work shouldn't be easy all the time! Thank you
Sally Wederell
An honest review!
I could not recommend Kelly enough. My daughter thrived from the second she set foot through her door. She ‘got her’ immediately and was honest and realistic with us throughout the whole process. The 11+ is brutal, but with Kelly my daughter looked f... Read more
Joanne Drake
11+ tutoring
My daughter Ruby didn't start tuition with Kelly until the end of February, but she got her up to everyone else's level quickly. I believe the excellent tutoring from Kelly combined with the work at home Ruby did with all our help, and the practice... Read more
Lisa Balderstone
Kelly was always on hand to support us through any wobbles and addressed any i... Read more
Mrs
I cannot recommendation Kelly highly enough, she really supported not just my daughter but us as parents, through what in all honesty can be a really intense process.Kelly was always on hand to support us through any wobbles and addressed any i... Read more
Lucy Furniss
Kelly is also a great support for parents and was on hand to answer... Read more
Fantastic 11+ tutor
Kelly is a wonderful tutor and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an 11+ tutor. She is passionate and enthusiastic and my daughter really enjoyed her sessions with Kelly.Kelly is also a great support for parents and was on hand to answer... Read more
Jessica Copland
Mrs
Words cannot begin to express how thankful we are to Kelly. At every single point during the last year, we have been blown away by her exceptional attention to detail and the consistenly outstanding quality of teaching which has been wonderfully pers... Read more
Michael Dankowycz
Excellent Tutor
When we suggested a tutor to our son, we were surprised to say the least that he agreed. We were even more surprised that he found himself enjoying going to Kelly's lessons. This is testament to Kelly and her fun, enthusiastic and enjoyable classes.... Read more
Isobel Robinson
Highly Recommended
Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed going to tutoring with Kelly. Kelly was clear in her expectations of work ethic from the beginning, encouraging Evie to learn more challenging subjects whilst making sure each lesson was fun. It gave Evie the confidenc... Read more
Ben Almond
Excellent, friendly tuition
Kelly has been brilliant tutoring our daughter for the SGHS and NGHS exams. Very supportive and enthusiastic throughout. After having seen the topics and questions in the practice tests and what is actually covered in the school curriculum I am convi... Read more
Tony Neary
Fabulous tutor
Kelly has tutored our second daughter and, once again, it’s fabulous to see how they grow in confidence, resilience and capability through the year. Passing the 11+ is almost a side benefit to the enrichment Kelly’s approach gives. The girls loved go... Read more
Sharon Thompson
Thank you Kelly!
Excellent Tutor
Great and successful experience of tutoring our son for the Ermysteds exam. He wasn't a very willing candidate but Kelly coached him through it and made it fun. And he's passed.Thank you Kelly!
Lauren Emsley
Ralph could not have felt more at ease and supported in his weekly tutoring sessions. It goes without saying the knowledge and expertise Kelly has is amazing, building homew... Read more
Thank you Kelly!
Our son has just sat and successfully passed his 11+ exam for Ermysted's.Ralph could not have felt more at ease and supported in his weekly tutoring sessions. It goes without saying the knowledge and expertise Kelly has is amazing, building homew... Read more
Catherine Pritchard
She achieved what we thought was impossible, supported us as parents and always rem... Read more
Worth Millions xxx
Kelly not only supported my twins through the 11+ but also gave them a love of learning and a confidence in their own abilities they had never gained through school.She achieved what we thought was impossible, supported us as parents and always rem... Read more
Hannah Phillips
Thank you Kelly!
Kelly has, over the last two years, helped both my sons to pass their 11+ and they are both going to North Halifax. They are both very different children with different work ethics and the fact that they have both succeeded is largely down to Kelly.... Read more
Stacey Kelly
Thank you Kelly!
Our son is autistic and has ADHD. He is very bright but has several issues which can get in the way of him demonstrating his potential. He loved working with Kelly and she really knew how to bring out the best in him and build his confidence. He atta... Read more
Leanne
Thank you Kelly!
Kelly tutored my son for the 11+ exams. He felt comfortable and happy going from day one which made us feel at ease too. I cannot thank Kelly enough for her patience, warmth and honesty throughout the process. She kept us up to date throughout and tr... Read more
Kelly Wiebe
Ms
Kelly helped our daughter’s confidence grow immensely. She worked hard and achieved outstanding results. Thank you Kelly!
Rebecca Cantrill
Mrs
Kelly’s aim is your aim! Succinct, relevant and realistic tutoring from a first rate tutor. Kelly has accelerated my son’s learning in a year - thank you!
Nick Beanland
Kelly…you are brilliant!
I cannot speak highly enough of the experience you have given Tom this year. He has loved his time with you - he has grown and learned so much and had huge amounts of fun along the way. Your passion for what you do is a joy to witness and we are so g... Read more
Tom Appelbee
Great Experience
Kelly did some fantastic work with our Daughter. As a parent the most pleasing thing was the confidence it gave her with Maths, English and education in general, which I am now hoping she takes on. The work stretched and pushed Harriet to not only re... Read more
Ruth
Thanks to Kelly’s guidance and support, Finley approached his 11+ exams with confidence and resilience.
We who... Read more
Dedicated and Passionate
We are thrilled to share our experience with Kelly, who has been an exceptional tutor for our son, Finley, as he prepared for his 11+Thanks to Kelly’s guidance and support, Finley approached his 11+ exams with confidence and resilience.
We who... Read more
Chantelle
I highly recommen... Read more
Brilliant Tutor!!
My daughter, Lacey, had a few obstacles in her way, having to have lots of time off school due to medical reasons. With all Kelly's input and hard work from all of us she passed her 11+ exams for North Halifax and Skipton Girls.I highly recommen... Read more
Sarah Wilkinson
Oscar
Kelly is an amazing tutor both my boys have now passed the 11 plus with kelly. Oscar loved the tutoring there was never a time where he said he didn't want to go he really enjoyed it. Kelly worked them hard but made it fun aswell . She also said if t... Read more
Helen
Mum
My son started with Kelly at the beginning of year 5 and she fully prepared him for both the North Halifax Grammar (which this year was a completely different test format) and the Ermysteds tests so that he went in to them just the right amount nervo... Read more
Meg Harvey
An amazing tutor
I cannot recommend Kelly enough both my daughters have been to her and Kelly really got to know them and their different personalities and really worked with them. She gives 100% to the children and goes above and beyond to help you . Thank you so mu... Read moreKelly's Blog
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