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11 Plus Entrance Exam Tuition

Independent senior schools and selective grammar schools use a range of tests for entry to Year 7. Demand significantly outstrips available places at the most competitive schools, and candidates must demonstrate exceptional ability and achievement.

Independent schools’ 11+ entrance exams

Year 7 is a popular entry point at senior schools for girls, at coeducational schools and at senior schools with preparatory departments.

Many independent senior schools assess applicants using the ISEB 11+ Common Entrance exams, while a significant number set their own in-house tests.

Candidates usually sit these exams in the January of Year 6. There are papers in English and Maths, and/or one or both of Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The reasoning papers test ability to understand, interpret and analyse written or visual information to solve problems. There may also be a science paper, and some schools ask candidates to attend an informal interview and/or complete a creative task as part of the selection process.

Selective grammar schools’ 11+ entrance exams

The 11+ exams for selective state grammar schools (often referred to collectively as ’the 11-plus’), are extremely competitive. These are held in the autumn of Year 6, and the exams can vary from school to school. Typically, there are separate tests in English and Maths, and Verbal and/or Non-Verbal Reasoning. Assessment is often split into two stages and only those who do well enough in the first set of tests are invited to sit the second.

13+ entrance ‘pre-tests’

Schools increasingly filter candidates for 13+ entrance with a pre-assessment in Year 6 or Year 7. These ‘pre-tests’, which are similar to 11+ exams, typically include an informal interview and tests in Maths, English and/or Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Many schools use the ISEB Common Pre-Tests, while some set their own test.

11 plus tutoring in Surrey

How Cornerstone Tutors can help

11+ exams can be daunting and stressful, particularly as children often sit separate exams for the different schools to which they are applying. We recommend that students start their preparation in good time so they can develop skills and self-confidence, rather than face an intensive programme later that can only add to the pressure.

Students may benefit from academic support in Year 4 to ensure their core maths, reading, grammar and spelling are on track, and that there are no areas of weakness, before they progress to more targeted preparation in Year 5.

We have private tutors who specialise in 11+ exam preparation. They can provide tailored one-to-one subject tuition for Common Entrance, in-house independent school exams and 11-plus grammar school tests, as well as help children prepare for
13+ pre-tests.

Our tutors will help your child:
  • Build on English and maths skills
  • Develop comprehension and creative storywriting skills
  • Understand how to approach Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning questions
  • Work through practice questions and past papers to improve performance under test conditions
  • Plan and pace studies to maintain progress
  • Celebrate achievement and nurture self-confidence

Cornerstone’s tutors have a track record of helping students enter top independent and grammar schools at 11+. These include: Alleyn’s School, Cheltenham Ladies College, Emanuel School, Hampton School, Kingston Grammar School, The Lady Eleanor Holles School, Putney High School, Surbiton High School, The Tiffin Girls’ School, Tiffin School, Wallington High School for Girls, Wimbledon High School

Please call 0203 633 0543 and we will be delighted to discuss your 11+ exam tuition requirements. Alternatively, you can use our enquiry form – our Director will call within 24 hours.

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