Independent Guidance for Life-Changing Educational Choices.
Personalised educational advice for families choosing their child’s next school, navigating admissions or returning to the UK education system.
Finding the Right Next Step
Choosing the right school can feel overwhelming. With different schools, entry points, admissions processes, assessments and expectations to navigate, knowing where to begin is not always straightforward.
Drawing on three decades of experience in education, James Pym provides independent, highly personalised guidance to families making important decisions about their child’s education.
By taking the time to understand the child as well as the family, James helps parents identify the schools and educational pathways in which their child is most likely to thrive — academically, socially and personally.
Because the goal is not simply to secure a school place. It is to find the right place for your child.
How We Can Help
Choosing the Right School
Prep, 11+, 13+, Senior School and Sixth Form guidance, from initial school selection through to admissions strategy.
Admissions & Preparation
Independent advice on entrance assessments, interviews, scholarships, school visits and preparing your child for the admissions process.
Returning to the UK
Specialist guidance for families navigating the UK education system from overseas, including entry points, school selection and admissions.
Three Ways to Work With James
Choose the level of guidance that best reflects your family’s needs and where you are in the decision-making process.
EXPERT DIRECTIONPym Consultation
Clarity when you need it. A focussed private consultation with concise written recommendations and clear next steps.
£395
PERSONALISED STRATEGYPym Advisory
A considered plan for your child. School recommendations, admissions strategy, interview preparation and personal follow-up.
£695
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCEPym Partnership
James alongside your family. A defined advisory relationship through the key stages or school selection and application.
£1,200
Meet James
James Pym brings over 30 years of experience in education, including teaching, senior leadership, academic leadership, admissions, governance and inspection.
His experience gives him a rare understanding of the admissions process from every perspective - but his approach always begins with the individual child.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you would like to discuss your child’s education and how Pym Consultancy could help, we would be delighted to hear from you.