Tutoring in East Ham: 11+, GCSE and A-Level

How do East Ham students get to the LCB centre?

By Tube it is one stop. TfL's route data shows Barking as the next station after East Ham on both the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

Buses work too:

• 238 runs from Stratford through Plashet and East Ham Station to Barking Station (TfL 238 route data).
• 5 links Canning Town, Plaistow, Upton Park and Newham Town Hall with Barking (TfL 5 route data).

Our centre is at Roding House, Cambridge Rd, Barking IG11 8NL, a short walk from Barking station. For door-to-door times, use the TfL Journey Planner.

What do East Ham and Newham parents say?

Two Newham parents put it this way:

• "My son went from a grade 3 to a 7 in Maths." (Ayesha P., East Ham)
• "They actually teach to the exam board, not just general revision." (Fatima A., Canning Town, whose child went from a grade 5 to an 8 in Biology)

More stories are on our reviews page.

Which East Ham secondary schools do local children attend?

East Ham has some of Newham's strongest schools. This table shows East Ham schools from the 2025 GCSE ranking in the Newham Recorder.

Addresses are from the government's school register for Brampton Manor, Plashet and Langdon. Plashet became Plashet, City of London Academy on 1 January 2026, and it is a girls' school for ages 11 to 16.

Our co-founder Adam Lounis grew up in East London and went to Brampton Manor Academy. He knows how hard students there work, and how much the next step matters.

What do Newham's selective sixth forms ask for?

High GCSE grades, often 7s and above. This is why many East Ham families start tutoring in Year 10, not in the spring of Year 11.

The Newham Collegiate address is from its government register entry. Both LAE and Newham Collegiate also set subject-specific grades, so read the full pages before choosing A-Levels.

Our guide to selective sixth forms in East London compares the options in more detail.

Is there a grammar school option for East Ham children?

For some. The Redbridge 11+ common catchment area includes parts of Newham, but not all of it. Redbridge Council has a postcode map so you can check your address before you register in Year 5.

If you are outside the catchment, 11+ tutoring still gives a strong base in maths and reading for Year 7.

Who is LCB a good fit for in East Ham?

LCB suits East Ham students who want to move from a 4 or 5 to a 7, or who need 7s and 8s for a selective sixth form. It also suits A-Level students aiming for competitive universities. See Imperial, UCL and King's entry requirements.

Groups are 3–5 students, with the same tutor every week and a monthly progress report. Female tutors are available on request, and lessons work in person or online.

How LCB can help

We teach GCSE, A-Level and 11+ to your child's exam board. Plans start at £52 a month with no contract. Book a free assessment and we will call you within 2 hours during opening hours.