Personal, bespoke maths support from Prep School to Year 13 - backed by a written results guarantee.
Ed Carson
Cranleigh & Blundell's · First-Class Mathematician
Trusted by families from leading independent schools across the South of England
September Enrolment
Book your child's A-Level or GCSE annual programme now and secure a full money-back guarantee. If they don't improve by 1–3 grades across the academic year, every penny is returned. Annual packages only - limited spaces from September.
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Request a free diagnostic assessment. We will send it straight to you - your child completes it in their own time, and we come back to you with honest feedback on exactly where to focus.
No commitment. No cost. Just a clear picture of where your child is.
Ed Carson
The Person Behind It All
I'm Ed. I hold a First-Class degree in Mathematics from the University of Exeter, and I spent a decade embedded inside two of England's most prestigious independent boarding schools - Blundell's and Cranleigh. At Cranleigh I wasn't just a maths teacher - I was Assistant Housemaster, with pastoral responsibility for the students in my care.
I know these schools from the inside. I know what they expect of their students, how they teach, and where students most commonly struggle. That insider knowledge is what makes Ed's Maths different from any tutoring agency.
I've since pursued professional hockey at the highest level - winning four Premier League titles - while raising three young children. Both keep me sharp, grounded, and deeply invested in helping young people perform at their best.
Why Families Choose Us
Every student - at every level - starts with an independent diagnostic assessment. We build the programme from what we actually find, not what anyone assumes.
Ed and every tutor on his team have taught in UK independent schools. They know the culture, the standards, and exactly what examiners reward.
Every programme is built specifically for your child - their level, exam board, gaps, and timeline. No off-the-shelf lesson plans, ever.
Places are limited because every tutor has taught in an independent school. We will never expand beyond what that standard allows.
In Their Own Words
"A-Level maths is a massive step up, but Ed's deep understanding of the syllabus made it manageable. His help with mechanics and calculus was a game-changer for my grades."
"As a parent, I've been so impressed by how Ed transformed my child's attitude toward maths. The support for the St John's curriculum was spot on."
"Ed is an incredible tutor for A-Level. He has a knack for explaining the most abstract concepts in a way that actually sticks. I couldn't have done it without him."
The Team
Ed founded this business on a principle he has never compromised: every tutor must have taught in a UK independent school. As the team has grown, that standard has stayed absolute.
What you will not find here: tutors without independent school experience, or anyone treating this as a side job. Every member of the team has stood in front of an independent school class and understands your child's world from the inside.
Find the Right TutorEvery tutor has taught in at least one UK independent school. They understand the culture, the standards, and the pace your child is working to.
All tutors hold current enhanced DBS certificates. Your child's safety is never treated as a formality.
Warmth, patience, and rigour - the three qualities this business was built on. Non-negotiable, regardless of which tutor your child works with.
"I only put tutors in front of families I'd be comfortable sending my own children to. That's the only filter I use."
— EdGoogle Reviews
"Ed really helped. I went into my GCSEs feeling genuinely prepared and calm."
RGS High Wycombe · GCSE
"Ed really helped me work towards a grade 9 in my IGCSE Maths exam."
Guildford High · GCSE
"A-Level maths is a massive step up, but Ed's deep understanding of the syllabus made it manageable. His help with mechanics and calculus was a game-changer for my grades."
Epsom College · A-Level
"As a parent, I've been so impressed by how Ed transformed my child's attitude toward maths. The support for the St John's curriculum was spot on."
St John's School · GCSE
"I used to get so stressed before maths tests, but Ed's lessons really boosted my confidence. Everything is explained so clearly!"
Priors Field · GCSE
"We've seen a huge shift in our daughter's GCSE progress. Ed is patient, professional, and knows exactly how to target the areas where she was struggling."
Priors Field · GCSE
"Even just doing AS Maths, the workload is intense. Ed helped me stay on top of the Pure content and made sure I didn't fall behind. Really great sessions."
AS Maths
"Ed is an incredible tutor for A-Level. He has a knack for explaining the most abstract concepts in a way that actually sticks. I couldn't have done it without him."
A-Level Maths
"I was really struggling with the harder GCSE questions, but Ed helped me bridge the gap. I finally feel like I understand the 'why' behind the maths."
Glebelands · GCSE
"Ed tailored every session to my specific needs, making sure I was pushed to reach my full potential."
St Catherine's · GCSE
"Preparing for entrance exams from abroad is a challenge, but Ed's sessions were invaluable. He helped me navigate the specific requirements of the UK curriculum with ease."
Entrance Exams
"The structured support Ed provided was exactly what I needed for my GCSEs. He helped me sharpen my technique and cut out the silly mistakes."
Cranleigh School · GCSE
"I can't recommend Ed enough. He made the harder GCSE questions much easier to grasp."
Cranleigh School · GCSE
"Ed was great. The lessons were always focused but relaxed, which made a massive difference to my learning."
Priors Field · GCSE
"GCSE maths felt like a mountain until I started these sessions. Ed is super easy to talk to and makes even the boring topics actually interesting."
GCSE Maths
"Ed really helped. I went into my GCSEs feeling genuinely prepared and calm."
RGS High Wycombe · GCSE
"Ed really helped me work towards a grade 9 in my IGCSE Maths exam."
Guildford High · GCSE
"A-Level maths is a massive step up, but Ed's deep understanding of the syllabus made it manageable. His help with mechanics and calculus was a game-changer for my grades."
Epsom College · A-Level
"As a parent, I've been so impressed by how Ed transformed my child's attitude toward maths. The support for the St John's curriculum was spot on."
St John's School · GCSE
"I used to get so stressed before maths tests, but Ed's lessons really boosted my confidence. Everything is explained so clearly!"
Priors Field · GCSE
"We've seen a huge shift in our daughter's GCSE progress. Ed is patient, professional, and knows exactly how to target the areas where she was struggling."
Priors Field · GCSE
"Even just doing AS Maths, the workload is intense. Ed helped me stay on top of the Pure content and made sure I didn't fall behind. Really great sessions."
AS Maths
"Ed is an incredible tutor for A-Level. He has a knack for explaining the most abstract concepts in a way that actually sticks. I couldn't have done it without him."
A-Level Maths
"I was really struggling with the harder GCSE questions, but Ed helped me bridge the gap. I finally feel like I understand the 'why' behind the maths."
Glebelands · GCSE
"Ed tailored every session to my specific needs, making sure I was pushed to reach my full potential."
St Catherine's · GCSE
"Preparing for entrance exams from abroad is a challenge, but Ed's sessions were invaluable. He helped me navigate the specific requirements of the UK curriculum with ease."
Entrance Exams
"The structured support Ed provided was exactly what I needed for my GCSEs. He helped me sharpen my technique and cut out the silly mistakes."
Cranleigh School · GCSE
"I can't recommend Ed enough. He made the harder GCSE questions much easier to grasp."
Cranleigh School · GCSE
"Ed was great. The lessons were always focused but relaxed, which made a massive difference to my learning."
Priors Field · GCSE
"GCSE maths felt like a mountain until I started these sessions. Ed is super easy to talk to and makes even the boring topics actually interesting."
GCSE Maths
Ed personally reads and responds to every enquiry.
You will hear back within 24 hours - often much sooner.