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Whether it is the 11+ or an individual school entrance test, our tutors can coach your child in the different tested pillars, helping them to pass with ease.
Why choose us for your child’s 11+ success?
Top University Graduates
Our Maths tutors come from Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group universities.
Proven Track Record
97% of our Maths students achieve a grade improvement within the first term.
Exam Expertise
Comprehensive coverage of the four pillars: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Personalised Approach
Every learning plan is tailored to your child's strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
DBS Checked & Vetted
All tutors undergo thorough background checks and reference verification.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions fit around your child's school timetable with convenient online delivery.
What will your 11+ tutor cover?
ENGLISH
Students focus on high-level comprehension and the technical precision required for both GL and CEM-style papers.
Critical Extraction: A student learns to navigate complex texts (from classic fiction to modern non-fiction), identifying implicit meanings and the effect of specific literary devices.
Creative Construction: They practice writing vivid narratives and descriptive pieces, focusing on varied sentence structures and sophisticated vocabulary (the "show, don't tell" technique).
Technical Accuracy: A student masters the finer points of SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar), ensuring they can spot errors and apply advanced punctuation under time pressure.
Forensic Vocabulary: They expand their lexical bank, learning to identify synonyms, antonyms, and "cloze" context clues within dense paragraphs.
MATHEMATICS
The focus is on bridging the gap between standard Key Stage 2 curriculum and the rapid-fire reasoning required for the 11+.
Core Fluency: A student masters the "Big Four" operations alongside fractions, decimals, and percentages, ensuring they can perform mental calculations at high speed.
Spatial Reasoning: They apply geometric logic to solve problems involving perimeter, area, volume, and angles, often within complex, composite shapes.
Mathematical Logic: A student learns to decode "wordy" problems, translating text into equations to solve for unknowns and handle data interpretation (averages, mean/median/mode).
Exam Strategy: They practice time-management techniques, learning when to use "intelligent guessing" and how to eliminate incorrect options in multiple-choice formats.
VERBAL REASONING
This subject tests a student's ability to see patterns in words and letters. It is less about what they know and more about how quickly they can process linguistic logic.
Word Relationships: A student learns to identify connections between words through synonyms, antonyms, and analogies (e.g., Apple is to Fruit as Carrot is to...).
Logical Deduction: They practice solving word-based puzzles and "codes," where letters represent numbers or follow specific shifting patterns.
Linguistic Processing: A student masters "hidden word" and "compound word" challenges, training the brain to scan for patterns within longer strings of text.
Vocabulary Breadth: They focus on "odd one out" exercises, which require a deep understanding of nuance and categorisation across a vast range of words.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
A student learns to solve problems that do not involve words or numbers. This tests their raw "fluid intelligence" and ability to visualize 3D objects from 2D diagrams.
Pattern Identification: A student learns to spot the "odd one out" in a series of complex shapes by analyzing symmetry, shading, and rotation.
Spatial Visualization: They practice "paper folding" and "nets," learning to mentally assemble 3D cubes or predict how a shape will look after multiple reflections.
Sequence Completion: A student investigates matrices and series, identifying the logical rule that dictates how a shape changes from one frame to the next.
Visual Logic: They master the use of "M.N.O.P.S." (Movement, Number, Orientation, Placement, Size) to systematically break down even the most confusing visual puzzles.
5 Tips for Working with Your 11+ Tutor
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Set clear goals with your tutor from the first session — knowing what you want to achieve helps your tutor tailor every lesson.
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Complete any assigned practice or homework between sessions — consistent effort outside lessons accelerates progress.
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Be open about what you find difficult — your tutor is there to help, not judge. Honest communication leads to better support.
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Use your tutor's exam technique advice — they know the mark schemes inside out and can help you pick up easy marks.
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Stay in regular contact via WhatsApp — our team monitors progress and can make adjustments at any time.
Don’t just take our word for it…
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our 11 Plus tutoring covers the complete syllabus for all of the four pillars: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Sessions are tailored to your child's specific needs.
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Our tutors com from varying backgrounds depending on your preferences. At the least they are all either qualified teachers with QTS, or have come from an elite university.
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Pricing varies depending on tutor experience and amount of tuition required. Contact us for a free consultation and personalised quote.
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All sessions are delivered online via a secure video platform, allowing flexible scheduling and access to the best tutors regardless of location.
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We offer a free reassignment guarantee. If the tutor isn't the right match, we'll find a new one after taking on your feedback.
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