- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Bearsted, Kent
Adnan Khan Tutoring delivers live online 11 Plus tuition to children in Years 3, 4, and 5 in Bearsted and Maidstone, covering the ME14 and ME15 postcode districts. Sessions are built around the Kent Test, the selection exam set by GL Assessment on behalf of Kent County Council, with focused teaching across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Families in Bearsted turn to Adnan Khan Tutoring for live, one-to-one guided 11 Plus lessons designed for Year 3 to Year 5 pupils who are working towards a Grammar School place in Kent. We support households across Bearsted and the wider ME14 and ME15 areas whose children are aiming for selective schools, including Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, and Oakwood Park Grammar School.
Because every lesson runs online, Bearsted families get properly structured Kent Test preparation without leaving the house, and sessions can be arranged around school commitments, clubs, and everyday family life.
Why Families in Bearsted Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Kent operates one of the largest selective school systems in the country. Once local parents look closely at what Grammar School entry actually involves, tuition quickly starts to feel less optional. The situations we see most often include:
Why Kent Test Preparation Matters for Bearsted Families
Kent is a fully selective local authority, so passing the Kent Test is the main route into Grammar School for children living in Bearsted and across Maidstone. A few facts worth knowing, taken directly from Kent County Council’s own guidance:
To be given a Grammar School assessment, a child needs a total (aggregate) score of 332 or more, with no individual subject score below 108. Standardised scores range from 69 to 141 per paper, with a maximum possible total of 423.
According to Maidstone Grammar School’s official admissions Arrangements, the school has a Published Admission Number of 205 boys per year. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a selective Grammar School. The school will admit girls into years 7–11. The Published Admissions Number is 210.
Reaching the qualifying score gets a child considered for any Kent Grammar School named on the Common Application Form; it does not guarantee a place. Each Grammar School then applies its own published admissions and oversubscription criteria (which can include distance and sibling priority) to decide who is actually offered a place.
The pressure of securing a Year 7 Grammar School place means many families in Bearsted choose to start 11 Plus preparation early with experienced tutors who can provide focused guidance.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Bearsted
We support 11 Plus preparation for families across Bearsted and the surrounding Maidstone communities, including Weavering, Grove Green, Harbourland, Thurnham, Boxley, Detling, Otham and Penenden Heath, spanning the ME14 and ME15 postcode districts. Many of our Bearsted students attend local primary schools such as Thurnham Church of England Infant School, Roseacre Junior School, Madginford Primary School and Leigh Academy Bearsted.
We also work with families across mid-Kent, including Bearsted’s neighbouring towns and villages such as Northfleet and Headcorn, through parallel online Kent Test preparation programmes.
Our 11 Plus programme is designed for children in Years 3, 4, and 5 who are working towards gaining admission to Kent Grammar Schools, including Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, and Oakwood Park Grammar School.
For the current Kent Test cycle (children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, sitting the test for September 2027 entry), registration has now closed. Pupils attending a Kent primary school sit the test on 10 September 2026; children at schools outside Kent sit it over the weekend of 12–13 September 2026. Results are issued on 15 October 2026, and the Secondary School Common Application Form deadline follows on 31 October 2026. Families should always confirm current dates and requirements directly with Kent County Council, since arrangements are reviewed and reconfirmed annually.
Alongside our 11 Plus programme, we support Bearsted students aiming for Grammar School entry through 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition tailored to their individual needs.
A Bearsted Student’s 11 Plus Journey
When this Bearsted student started his 11 Plus preparation with us in Year 4, we focused on understanding his individual strengths and the areas where he needed further development. His initial assessment showed strong number skills, but he needed support with reasoning techniques and improving his comprehension speed under timed conditions. Over the next two years, through consistent weekly lessons, targeted practice papers, regular mock tests, and detailed feedback, he steadily developed his confidence, accuracy, and exam technique. By the time he sat the Kent Test, he approached the assessment with a much stronger skill set and the confidence needed to perform at his best.
11 Plus Maths
Our Maths lessons go beyond repetition; tutors focus on how to think through a problem, not just how to solve it. Bearsted students work on number reasoning, algebraic thinking, geometry and data-handling questions using clear, methodical approaches. We also drill exam habits, such as showing full working and double-checking answers, so that small errors don’t cost marks under time pressure.
11 Plus English
The Kent Test rewards strong reading comprehension, accurate vocabulary and confident written expression. Our online English sessions cover inference-based reading, spelling and punctuation accuracy, and structured answer writing. We build vocabulary systematically through synonyms, antonyms and word-root work, so pupils feel steady across every timed English task.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is largely about pattern recognition in language, something most children have never formally practised. Our lessons walk students through analogies, code-breaking, letter sequences and word-relationship puzzles step by step, building both accuracy and speed through repeated, timed practice.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning questions test visual logic rather than classroom knowledge, which is why they often feel unfamiliar at first. We help Bearsted students get comfortable with shape sequences, hidden rules, matrices, rotations and reflections through guided, hands-on practice until the patterns start to click.
How Our Bearsted 11 Plus Programme Is Structured
Solid Kent Test preparation needs a clear plan and enough runway to build genuine skill across all four subject areas, not last-minute cramming. Our programme for Bearsted families includes:
Every lesson is mapped to the Kent Test format and the question styles Bearsted children are likely to encounter, so preparation stays relevant from the very first session.
Why Bearsted Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring.
Adnan Khan Tutoring has been helping students achieve their academic goals since 2000, led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, experienced university lecturer, and dedicated teacher trainer. Learn more about our teaching approach and the values behind our programmes on our Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme is built around the core Kent Test subject areas: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and stays closely aligned with the GL Assessment format used across Kent’s Grammar Schools.
Adnan Khan’s ongoing academic work with Buckinghamshire New University reflects a broader commitment to effective teaching practice, which shapes how our tutors are trained and supported.
Independent feedback from families is available on Trustpilot for Adnan Khan Tutoring, where parents share honest accounts of their child’s progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can families in Bearsted, Kent access online 11 Plus tuition?
For Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children in Bearsted, Maidstone, Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus tuition. Our lessons prepare students for the Kent Test, the selection exam set by GL Assessment for Kent County Council’s Grammar Schools.
What score does my child need to qualify for Kent Grammar School?
A child needs a total aggregate score of 332 or above, with no individual subject score below 108, to be given a Grammar School assessment. Meeting this threshold means a child can be considered for any Kent Grammar School named on the application form. Final places still depend on each school’s own admissions criteria.
How is the Kent Test structured?
The Kent Test consists of two one-hour multiple-choice papers, one covering English and Maths, the other covering Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, plus a separate 40-minute creative writing task. The writing task is not included in the standardised score but may be reviewed by a headteacher panel in borderline or appeal cases.
Does a qualifying score guarantee a place at Invicta, Maidstone Grammar or Oakwood Park?
No. A qualifying score means a child can be considered for a place at a Kent Grammar School. Still, each school allocates places according to its own published admissions and oversubscription criteria, which may include distance and sibling priority.
When should my child start preparing for the 11 Plus in Bearsted?
We generally recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4, which gives enough time to properly cover all four Kent Test areas Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning — without rushing.
Is online tuition effective for Kent Test preparation?
Yes. Live online lessons with screen sharing, real-time feedback, and structured homework provide students with the same depth of instruction as in-person tuition, without the travel time.
Do you offer full Kent Test mock exams?
Yes. We run full-length, timed mock exams that reflect the real Kent Test format, helping students build their exam technique, pacing and familiarity with test-day conditions.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
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Give your child a genuine head start on the Kent Test with live, structured 11 Plus tuition built around Bearsted families’ needs, with regular feedback and realistic mock practice along the way.