11+ Tutoring · Gloucestershire
Personalised tutoring and proven study plans that prepare Year 5 & 6 students for entry into Gloucestershire's grammar schools — Pate's, Sir Thomas Rich's, Denmark Road and more.
Preparing students for entry into
About the 11+ Exam
The 11 Plus is a selective entrance exam for grammar schools in England, taken in Year 6. It's split into two timed papers of multiple-choice questions, covering four core areas.
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Language, logic and comprehension through word puzzles.
Coded questions, word sequences, analogies, hidden words and comprehension drills — the building blocks of the VR paper.
Spatial awareness and pattern recognition with shapes.
Sequences, rotations, reflections, odd-one-out and 3D shape puzzles — trained through timed, exam-style drills.
Arithmetic, algebra and multi-step problem-solving.
Fractions, ratio, geometry, algebraic thinking and worded problems, all set to Year 6 standard and exam timing.
Comprehension, grammar and vocabulary in context.
Close reading, inference, punctuation, spelling and creative writing technique for the written paper.
Registration
Applications open in May and close in June — plan your child's preparation around this window.
Test Date
Exams are typically sat in the first weeks of the new school year, right at the start of Year 6.
Results
Outcomes are released roughly six weeks after the test, ahead of secondary school applications.
The Smart Learning Pathway
Every student follows the same clear route from first consultation to exam day — paced and personalised to fit your child.
We assess your child's starting point and talk through target schools.
A study plan built around their strengths and the subjects to focus on.
1:1, group or online sessions covering VR, NVR, Maths and English.
Timed practice papers that mirror the real exam, building confidence.
Your child walks in prepared, confident, and ready to perform.
Why Families Choose Us
A strong track record of students achieving high scores and places at their preferred grammar schools.
Every student gets a tailored study plan that targets their specific needs and strengths.
Practice papers, sample questions and study guides covering every exam component.
One-on-one, group or online tutoring — fitted around your family's schedule.
Events
We believe every family should have access to good information — our parent evenings are always free, with paid places for mock exams and masterclasses.
An honest, no-sales-pitch session on how the 11+ works, timelines, and how to support your child at home.
Register InterestFull timed mock papers under exam conditions, with a detailed results report so you know exactly where to focus.
Register InterestFocused sessions on tricky topics — from VR coding techniques to creative writing under time pressure.
Register InterestA plain-English download covering exam format, key dates, and how to support your child's preparation at home.
Our Services
Focused, individual sessions that address your child's unique learning needs.
Collaborative small-group learning that encourages peer support and healthy pace.
Convenient, flexible sessions that bring expert tutoring straight to your home.
Detailed plans that keep students on track toward their target schools.
Practice tests that simulate the real exam experience and build lasting confidence.
A no-obligation chat about your child's needs and the right route forward.
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