David O’Keefe Education


One to one and small group tutoring in Maths, English, 11+ and independent school entrance for children aged 5 to 14.

Based in the heart of Stock, Essex, I deliver outstanding teaching and tuition in a well-resourced, inspiring classroom at a pace and level to support your child.

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About me


As an outstanding teaching and school leader with 16 years classroom experience in both state and private sectors, I have decided to take my individual style of teaching and experience working with children of all ages to deliver small group and individual tutoring in a high-quality learning environment. 

  Deputy Head Teacher / Senior Leader / Teacher Trainer and Mentor / Advisory Teacher

My Mission


Is to deliver outstanding teaching in a well-resourced inspiring learning environment at a pace and level to suit your child.  


From Burnout to Primary Tutor of the Year 2025 💫Three years ago, I was broken. Burnout had taken everything from me - my confidence, my passion, my sense of purpose. I thought my teaching days were over.But sometimes the darkest moments lead us to our greatest breakthroughs.Today, I'm holding the Primary Tutor of the Year 2025 award from the National Tutoring Awards, and I can barely believe it's real. This journey from rock bottom to this moment has taught me something profound: we're not meant to do this alone.Finding your tribe changes everything. When I was struggling to rebuild, it was the support network around me - fellow educators, parents who believed in me, students who reminded me why I fell in love with teaching - that helped me remember who I was meant to be.There's something magical about finding where you belong. In my classroom, surrounded by the laughter and "lightbulb moments" of my students, I finally felt home again. Every child who walks through those doors reminds me that this work isn't just a job - it's a calling.To anyone facing their own mountains right now: your comeback story is waiting to be written. The distance between where you are and where you're meant to be isn't measured in miles - it's measured in courage, one step at a time.Thank you to every parent, student, and fellow educator who believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself. This award isn't just mine - it belongs to all of us who refuse to give up on the power of education to transform lives.Here's to going the distance, togetherThe Tutors’ Association #NTA25#NationalTutoringAwards #PrimaryTutorOfTheYear #BurnoutRecovery #TeachingJourney #FindYourTribe #Education #Tutoring #NeverGiveUp ... See MoreSee Less
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🏆 Amazing news! 🏆Last night, I won **Primary Tutor of the Year 2025** at the National Tutoring Awards! I'm absolutely thrilled and so proud. After 20 years in education, this recognition means so much to me.Huge thanks to all my students and families who make this journey so rewarding. Special thanks to The Tutors’ Association for their continued support and for this recognition, and to Sam Nichols for organising such a wonderful event.Here's to helping every child reach their potential! 📚✨#PrimaryTutorOfTheYear #NationalTutoringAwards #davidokeefeeducation #DavidOKeefeEducation #TutorsAssociation#NTA2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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🦕 **ROAR into Adventure!** 🦖I've loved dinosaurs since I was a child, and there's nothing better than sharing that passion with young writers! Step into a world where imagination meets prehistoric wonder! Join my Jurassic Park Creative Writing Workshop on Friday 18th July from 9am-12pm and watch your child's creativity come alive as they craft epic dinosaur adventures.**Just £60 for 3 hours of transformative storytelling!**#jurassicpark #creativewriting #dinosaurfun #stockessex #davidokeefeeducation ... See MoreSee Less
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Parent Testimonials

★★★★★
Mr O’Keefe is an enthusiastic, encouraging and supportive teacher. He makes learning fun and definitely knows how to get the best out of his students.

M Redburn

★★★★★
Mr O’Keefe taught both our boys and we can honestly say that he was the most inspiring teacher our children have ever had.  Not only does he make learning fun, he finds innovative ways to interact with the pupils and gives them the confidence to succeed. Our boys absolutely thrived in his classes both academically and personally and we truly believe he has given them the best foundation to build upon going forward, and more importantly to believe in themselves.  We would not hesitate to recommend Mr O’Keefe.

M Francis

★★★★★
Our children were lucky enough to be taught by Mr O’Keefe in a previous school and when we discovered he was privately tutoring we jumped at the chance to contact him. Mr O’Keefe’s purpose built classroom is bright, colourful and inviting. He has a wonderful way with children and makes learning fun whilst producing fantastic results. He is kind, patient and has been instrumental in both of our children overcoming their educational challenges.

C Wilson
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