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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Aldridge, West Midlands
Families in Aldridge and nearby West Midlands areas, including WS9 0, WS9 8, WS9 9, WS4 and B74, can access Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus tuition for children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. Sessions are built around the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, set by GL Assessment, which assesses Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning across two multiple-choice papers and is used by Grammar Schools across Walsall, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Warwickshire and Shropshire through the wider West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership.
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Families in Aldridge and nearby communities, including Streetly, Walsall Wood, Leighswood, Stubbers Green, Stonnall, Little Aston, Sandhills and Hardwick, can access Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children. Covering WS9 0, WS9 8, WS9 9, WS4 and B74, the programme supports pupils aiming for Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School.
Delivered entirely live online, our 11 Plus lessons make expert preparation accessible to families across Aldridge and the WS9 area. With no travelling required, sessions are arranged to suit school timetables, after-school commitments and family life.
Why Families in Aldridge Choose 11 Plus Tuition
For many families in Aldridge, the decision to start 11 Plus preparation comes after learning how competitive admissions to Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School are. They often look for tuition tailored to the Walsall entrance test because:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Aldridge Families
The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall is home to two Outstanding Grammar Schools: Queen Mary’s Grammar School for boys and Queen Mary’s High School for girls, both located in Walsall, just a short distance from Aldridge. In a purely score-based admissions system, thorough preparation is one of the most important steps a family can take.
Aldridge families targeting selective education apply to Queen Mary’s Grammar School, a selective academy for boys, with a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 180 Year 7 places. Girls can apply to Queen Mary’s High School, a selective school which selects its entire intake (for all years) based on academic ability. The Governors have resolved that the maximum number of pupils to be admitted to Year 7 is 150.
Admission to both schools is based entirely on the results of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, set by GL Assessment. Children must achieve the qualifying score to be eligible for consideration. Where more qualifying candidates apply than places are available, the school applies its oversubscription criteria.
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test covers three areas: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning across two multiple-choice papers of approximately 50 minutes each, set by GL Assessment. There is no separate English comprehension or creative writing element in the Walsall test, a key difference from the Birmingham Grammar School test. If families wish to share results with Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Warwickshire or Shropshire Grammar Schools, they must opt in at the time of registration.
Because Grammar School places are awarded purely on performance, with no catchment priority and applicants coming from across the West Midlands, many Aldridge families seek expert 11 Plus support well in advance.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Aldridge
Families in Aldridge and neighbouring villages across Walsall Borough and Lichfield District choose our live online tuition, including those in Streetly, Walsall Wood, Leighswood, Stubbers Green, Stonnall, Little Aston, Sandhills, Hardwick, Pelsall and Brownhills. We support children throughout WS9 0, WS9 8, WS9 9, WS4 and B74, including pupils attending Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School, St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School and Leighswood Primary School.
Many of these children are in Years 3, 4 or 5 and are working towards selective entry at Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School in Walsall. Some families also opt to share their test results with Birmingham Grammar Schools through the wider West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership.
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for September 2027 entry has now closed. Families should check more details through the West Midlands Grammar Schools portal.
In addition to 11 Plus support, we offer dedicated 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition for Aldridge students seeking Grammar School entry at a later stage.
How an Aldridge Student Prepared for the Walsall 11 Plus
Strong classroom performance does not always translate into success in the 11 Plus. That was the case for one of our Year 4 students from Aldridge, whose initial assessment showed excellent academic potential but no experience of Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning, which are rarely taught in local primary schools. Over 18 months of structured preparation, including weekly live lessons, twice-weekly practice and progressively timed mock papers, the pupil developed the confidence and exam techniques needed for the 11 Plus Exam.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
GL Assessment’s Verbal Reasoning paper for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test assesses children’s ability to solve language-based reasoning problems rather than recalling classroom knowledge. Questions may involve word analogies, letter sequences, hidden words, code substitution, vocabulary links and deductive reasoning, all of which require specialist preparation. Our tutors teach these skills through a carefully structured programme that develops understanding first before focusing on speed and exam confidence. Explore our full 11 Plus Preparation programme to find out more.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test includes Non-Verbal Reasoning questions throughout both GL Assessment papers. Children are tested on their ability to identify visual patterns, solve matrix problems, recognise rotations and reflections, and complete spatial transformations using logical thinking rather than classroom knowledge. As these question types are unfamiliar to most primary school pupils, our tutors teach them through a carefully structured programme that builds confidence, precision and efficient exam technique.
11 Plus Maths
GL Assessment’s Verbal Reasoning paper for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test assesses children’s ability to solve language-based reasoning problems rather than recalling classroom knowledge. Questions may involve word analogies, letter sequences, hidden words, code substitution, vocabulary links and deductive reasoning, all of which require specialist preparation. Our tutors teach these skills through a carefully structured programme that develops understanding first before focusing on speed and exam confidence. Explore our full 11 Plus Preparation programme to find out more.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Aldridge Families
Every child in our Aldridge 11 Plus programme follows a structured learning plan based on their current level, chosen Grammar Schools and the three assessed subjects in the Walsall Grammar School entrance test. The programme includes:
All lessons are planned in line with the GL Assessment format adopted by the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership, allowing children to build confidence with the exam structure and question styles throughout their preparation.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
With over 25 years of experience, Adnan Khan Tutoring has helped children prepare for Grammar School entrance tests through expert, structured tuition. The programme is led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer. Learn more about our methods on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme for Aldridge families covers all three subjects in the Walsall Grammar School entrance test: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning, with every lesson aligned to the GL Assessment multiple-choice format used by Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School.
In addition to leading our 11 Plus programme, Adnan Khan is academically involved with Buckinghamshire New University, bringing wider educational expertise and a strong foundation in effective teaching practices to our tuition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Aldridge, Walsall?
For children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5, Adnan Khan Tutoring delivers specialist live online 11 Plus lessons to families in Aldridge and the surrounding WS9 postcode area. The programme follows the GL Assessment specification for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, covering all three tested subjects: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning.
Which Grammar Schools can children from Aldridge apply to?
Boys from Aldridge can apply to Queen Mary’s Grammar School. Girls can apply to Queen Mary’s High School. By opting in to share their result through the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership, families can also apply to Grammar Schools in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Warwickshire and Shropshire using the same single test result.
What does the Walsall 11 Plus exam include?
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for Walsall Grammar Schools consists of two multiple-choice papers of approximately 50 minutes each, set by GL Assessment. Both papers cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning.
Do Queen Mary's Grammar School or Queen Mary's High School have a catchment area?
No. Neither Queen Mary’s Grammar School nor Queen Mary’s High School has a defined catchment area. Admission to both schools is determined entirely by performance in the entrance test.
When should a child in Aldridge start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4. Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning are all largely unfamiliar to children from Aldridge primary schools at the start of preparation.
What are the key dates for the Walsall 11 Plus for 2027 Grammar School entry?
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test opens on 5 May 2026 and closes at 4 pm on 26 June 2026. Late registration is not possible under any circumstances. The entrance test takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026. Results are released to parents by Friday 16 October 2026. The Common Application Form must be submitted to the relevant local authority by 31 October 2026. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons for Aldridge families?
Yes. Live online lessons with screen sharing, real-time teaching and immediate feedback deliver the same quality of structured preparation as face-to-face tuition. Combined with regular homework and full timed mock exams for all three Walsall test subjects, our programme gives children in Aldridge and across WS9 thorough, focused preparation for Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School with no need to travel.
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Start Preparing for the Walsall Grammar School Entrance Test Today
Whether your child is aiming for Queen Mary’s Grammar School or Queen Mary’s High School, our live online 11 Plus programme gives families in Aldridge access to expert tuition without leaving home. We develop the Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning skills needed to succeed in the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test.