11+ Maths
Core skills, multi-step problems and efficient methods for timed questions.
Grammar school preparation
11 Plus Tuition in Smethwick
Structured GL-style preparation in Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, taught with confidence and care.
From £15/hourClear pricing
Online or in personFlexible lessons
Years 4 to 6Age-appropriate support
11 Plus preparation
Prepare every part of the test
A joined-up programme helps students learn the content, practise under time pressure and approach test day with confidence.
11+ English
Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and accuracy under pressure.
Verbal reasoning
Codes, word relationships and common reasoning question types.
Non-verbal reasoning
Patterns, sequences, spatial reasoning and clear elimination strategies.
A simple plan
Support that starts with the student
We identify gaps, agree clear goals and teach in a way that makes progress easy to see.
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Free trial and assessment
We assess current attainment, test familiarity, working speed and the areas that need the most attention.
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A focused learning plan
A balanced plan covers all four areas, with more time given to the skills that will make the biggest difference.
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Weekly teaching and feedback
Each session includes clear teaching, guided practice and useful feedback for students and parents.
Included with tuition
Practice that builds exam readiness
Targeted practice is matched to the skills taught in lessons, with timed work introduced gradually and purposefully.
Topic practiceFocused questions for each 11+ skill
Vocabulary workActivities to broaden word knowledge
Timed sectionsShort practice to improve pace and accuracy
Mock feedbackClear next steps after practice papers
Practical guide · Updated
Keep a balanced week when one section feels easier
Children may gravitate towards the practice they already enjoy. A balanced routine needs room for a weaker area without making every session feel difficult.
A practical example
Choose one familiar task and one small challenge from different areas, such as a short reading passage and a visual-pattern problem. Review the challenge with an explanation, then finish with a related attempt the child can complete independently.
Revisit the balance as evidence changes rather than assigning identical time to every section indefinitely. Check the child’s intended entry year and current official guidance before planning test preparation. If their entrance test has already taken place, agree a new goal around school learning instead of continuing a final-test countdown.
Choose one skill to revisit across two subjects
A child learning to follow multi-step instructions can practise that skill in both a short maths task and a reading activity. Keep each subject task familiar so the instruction sequence is the feature being tested.
Ask the child to restate the steps before beginning and check which step was missed if the answer goes wrong. This does not replace subject teaching or establish general readiness from one activity. It gives the family a specific observation to discuss while preserving a balanced routine around ordinary primary-school learning.
Your next step
Plan for your child's year group and entry year
Preparation should fit the time available and the skills your child needs. Start with the intended school entry year rather than following a countdown meant for a different cohort.
Year 4: secure the foundations
Build reading habits, vocabulary and reliable number methods. Use short reasoning activities to notice how your child explains an answer. See our Year 4 preparation guide.
Year 5: make practice manageable
Balance maths, English and reasoning across the week. Review errors before adding more timed work. Try the Year 5 weekly plan.
If the entrance test is finished
Agree a fresh learning goal around current schoolwork, reading or maths confidence. Primary tuition can support the rest of Year 6 without continuing a pre-test countdown.
Before choosing tuition
Bring the intended entry year, any official test information and a recent example of work. The 11+ readiness checklist can help organise the discussion; it is not a pass prediction.
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test for September 2027 entry is closed. Check the official consortium information and the relevant school for your child's circumstances. Booking tuition does not register a child for an entrance test or a school place.
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Questions parents ask
11 Plus tuition FAQs
When should 11 Plus preparation start?
Many families begin in Year 4 or Year 5. The best starting point depends on the child's current level and the time available before the test.
Do you teach all four 11 Plus areas?
Yes. Tuition can cover Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning as part of one structured plan.
Do students complete mock papers?
Yes. Timed practice and mock-style papers are introduced when the student has built enough knowledge to benefit from them.
Which grammar schools do local families target?
Smethwick and Birmingham families often consider West Midlands grammar schools, including King Edward VI schools. Admission arrangements and dates should always be checked directly with the relevant consortium or school.
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