11+ Tuition — Grammar School Preparation
Structured preparation for the 11+ entrance exam — giving your child the skills, confidence, and exam technique to secure a grammar school place.
What Is the 11+?
The 11+ is a selective entrance exam taken by children in Year 5 (occasionally Year 4) to secure a place at a grammar school. With thousands of students sitting the same test for a limited number of places, preparation is not optional — it is essential. The exam assesses four core areas: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
At Think Smart Academy, we have been preparing children for the 11+ for over a decade. Our structured programme covers every question type across the GL Assessment and CEM (Durham University) exam boards. We start with a free diagnostic assessment to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, then build a targeted study plan that maximises their chances of success.
Our approach goes beyond drilling past papers. We teach students the underlying principles behind each question type, develop efficient time-management strategies, and build the exam-day resilience that makes the difference between a pass and a top score. With over 1,000 grammar school placements and an 85%+ success rate, our track record speaks for itself.
Programme at a Glance
- Age Group
- Year 4 and Year 5 (ages 8-10)
- Exam Boards
- GL Assessment, CEM (Durham)
- Subjects
- Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Class Size
- Maximum 8 students per group
- Pricing
- From £15 per hour
- Includes
- Termly mock exams, progress reports
Choose Your Location
We offer 11+ tuition at both of our centres. Select your nearest location to see timetables, tutors, and local details.
Slough
Brooklands Business Centre, SL2 5DY
01753 531 818
Our flagship centre, serving families across Slough, Langley, Colnbrook, Iver, and Windsor. Targeting GL Assessment grammar schools including Slough Grammar, Herschel Grammar, and Langley Grammar.
View 11+ tuition in Slough →High Wycombe
Desborough Road, HP13 5EQ
01494 506 281
Serving High Wycombe, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, and the wider Buckinghamshire area. Preparing students for the Buckinghamshire grammar school consortium entrance exam.
View 11+ tuition in High Wycombe →11+ Subject Breakdown
A summary of what each 11+ subject covers and how our programme prepares your child.
| Subject | Key Topics | Question Types | TSA Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | Number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, data handling | Multi-step problem-solving, word problems, speed/distance/time | Weekly topic sessions + timed practice papers |
| English | Comprehension, inference, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, creative writing | Cloze passages, multiple-choice comprehension, extended writing | Passage analysis drills + vocabulary building programme |
| Verbal Reasoning | Analogies, codes, letter sequences, hidden words, cloze passages | 21 GL Assessment question types | All 21 question types taught + speed drills |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, reflections, rotations, 3D nets | Shape analogies, series completion, odd-one-out | Systematic strategies for unfamiliar formats |
What the 11+ Covers
The 11+ exam tests four core subjects. Our programme covers every question type across all four areas with dedicated sessions for each.
Maths
Number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, data handling, and multi-step problem-solving — all at advanced KS2 level.
English
Reading comprehension, inference and deduction, grammar and punctuation, creative writing, vocabulary building, and timed practice with exam-style passages.
Verbal Reasoning
All 21 GL Assessment question types including analogies, codes, letter sequences, cloze passages, hidden words, and speed drills for timed conditions.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, reflections and rotations, 3D nets, shape analogies, and systematic approaches to unfamiliar question formats.
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