11 Plus Tutors

Loading…

11 Plus Tutors

Qualified, DBS-checked UK teachers. From £40 a lesson, online or face-to-face.

Every 11 Plus tutor here is a qualified, DBS-checked UK teacher — vetted by us before they can take a single booking. Flat per-session pricing, secure card payment, and lessons online or face-to-face.

Qualified teachers Enhanced DBS 24h refunds From £40 a lesson

Grammar and independent school entrance — four skills, one timetable

The 11-Plus is a selective entrance exam sat in Year 5 or the start of Year 6 for grammar and many independent schools. It typically tests four areas — English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning — and the exact format depends heavily on the region and school (GL Assessment, CEM-style, ISEB or a school's own paper).

Because Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning aren't taught in most primary schools, and because the exam is timed and competitive, preparation makes a real difference — but it should build genuine skills and confidence, not just drill past papers. A specialist tutor identifies gaps early, teaches reasoning techniques properly, and manages exam nerves and pace so a bright child performs on the day.

Every 11-Plus tutor on Teachers Delivered is a qualified teacher with a verified Enhanced DBS.

What the 11-Plus tests

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar — and often a writing task.

Maths

Primary maths applied to timed problem-solving, usually ahead of the school pace.

Verbal reasoning

Word- and logic-based puzzles that aren't taught in most primary classrooms.

Non-verbal reasoning

Patterns, sequences and spatial puzzles — technique matters as much as ability.

Exam technique & pace

Working accurately at speed, and coping with the pressure of a competitive exam.

Confidence

Keeping a young child motivated and calm — as important as the content itself.

11 Plus Tutors: common questions

When should my child start preparing?

Most families start in Year 4 or early Year 5, building steadily rather than cramming. A tutor can advise on timing after a short assessment of where your child is now.

Which format will my child sit?

It depends on the region and school — GL Assessment, a CEM-style paper, ISEB, or a school's own exam. Tell us your target schools and we'll match a tutor who prepares children for that format.

How do you prepare for Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning?

By teaching the underlying techniques for each question type, then practising them — not just handing over past papers. These are the areas where good tutoring adds the most, because schools rarely teach them.