RESETPathways to Growth

Grade 9 Academy, by Reset

Top grades aren’t crammed. They’re trained for.

From Year 5 through to Sixth Form, we coach motivated students to master their subjects, solve unfamiliar problems and perform at their best.

Academic coaching

Strong foundations. Independent thinking.

Outstanding results still matter. But as AI makes answers instantly available, students need more than recall. They must understand first principles, test assumptions, explain their reasoning and apply knowledge to unfamiliar problems.

Our coaching combines subject mastery, exam performance and thoughtful use of AI. Students learn when it can accelerate learning, how to verify its output and when to think without it.

Who it is for

  • Students from Year 5 upwards with high academic potential
  • Those aiming for top results and selective school, sixth-form or university entry
  • Students seeking greater intellectual confidence and independence
  • Those ready to develop problem-solving, resilience and sound AI judgement

What we offer

  • One-to-one and small-group coaching tailored to each student
  • Deep subject understanding and practice with unfamiliar problems
  • Exam strategy, mock examinations and focused feedback
  • Structured use of AI, with emphasis on reasoning and verification
  • In-person and online support for flexibility and continuity

A selection of our tutors

Specialists with depth in their field.

Simeon Dann

Humanities · IB and A level

Experienced teacher of English, philosophy, ethics and history, with additional expertise in university preparation and curriculum design.

Stefan Steinebach

Modern and classical languages

Former head of department with more than 20 years’ experience in UK and international schools. Teaches German, French, Latin and Spanish from KS3 to IB Higher Level, including Oxbridge and undergraduate preparation.

Mel Kendry

English language and literature

Oxbridge graduate, former head of department and IB and IGCSE examiner. Supports students from GCSE through to Oxbridge preparation; her educational content has reached more than seven million views.

Josh Dixon

Mathematics and further mathematics

PGCE-qualified examiner and former head of department in IB and IGCSE settings. Supports students from KS3 through to university-level statistics.

William Delylle

Mathematics · Data and AI

Reset Managing Director with an MSc in Engineering from University College London. Leads Reset’s data and AI work and coaches mathematics from Year 5 to GCSE.

Paige Smith

Geography and environmental systems

Holds degrees from Southampton and Royal Holloway and lectures at MSc level. Supports both school and university students across geography and environmental systems.

Dr Peter Scott

Biology and life sciences

Holds a PhD from Oxford and an MSc from Cambridge and is a former head of department. Supports students from KS3 to IB Higher Level, including Oxbridge and undergraduate preparation.