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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Families in Bicester can access live, one-on-one online 11 Plus tuition through Adnan Khan Tutoring for children in Years 3, 4 and 5. We support pupils across OX26 1, OX26 2, OX26 3, OX26 4, OX26 6 and the surrounding Cherwell villages. Oxfordshire operates an entirely comprehensive secondary system, so Bicester families seeking Grammar School entry must look to neighbouring Buckinghamshire, where all 13 Grammar Schools use the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT), coordinated by The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) and produced by GL Assessment, covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Because Oxfordshire has no state Grammar Schools of its own, Bicester families who want a selective secondary education apply to Grammar Schools in Buckinghamshire. The most accessible options from OX26 1, OX26 2, OX26 3, OX26 4, and OX26 6 are Aylesbury Grammar School for boys and Aylesbury High School for girls, both in Aylesbury, roughly 17 miles to the north-east. Adnan Khan Tutoring runs live online 11 Plus lessons for children in Years 3 to 5 in Bicester, preparing them for the Buckinghamshire STT.
Because every lesson is delivered online, Bicester families can access the same quality of 11 Plus preparation as those in Buckinghamshire itself, without any additional travel, with sessions fitted around school, clubs and the rest of family life.
Why Families in Bicester Choose 11 Plus Tuition
For a number of Bicester families, 11 Plus preparation begins once they realise that applying to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools as an out-of-county family requires independent registration and an especially strong score. The concerns that arise most often:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Bicester Families
Oxfordshire has no state Grammar Schools. Bicester families who want selective secondary education for their children must apply to Grammar Schools in neighbouring Buckinghamshire, where the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, a single shared test used by all 13 TBGS Grammar Schools, determines eligibility across the whole county.
Aylesbury High School admits 189 pupils per year and is the nearest Grammar School to Bicester, which is around 17 miles away. The planned admission numbers for Aylesbury Grammar School are 186.
The qualifying score for Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools is typically 121 on the combined age-standardised STT score, as confirmed by Buckinghamshire Council’s official guidance. Reaching 121 qualifies a child for consideration at any of the 13 TBGS Grammar Schools, with individual places then allocated under each school’s own oversubscription criteria.
The Secondary Transfer Test consists of two 60-minute test papers with practice questions and an introduction. There is a brief interval between the two papers, which are taken on the same day. Verbal skills are evaluated in one paper. The other paper evaluates nonverbal and mathematical abilities.
The absence of any state Grammar Schools in Oxfordshire and the need to register independently for the Buckinghamshire STT as an out-of-county family make early, structured preparation especially important for Bicester families.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Bicester
Families across Bicester choose our online 11 Plus tuition, supporting children in the OX25, OX26, and OX27 postcode areas. We help pupils from local primary schools, including Longford Park Primary Academy and St Edburga’s Church of England Primary School, prepare confidently for Grammar School entrance tests.
For families in Banbury and Henley-on-Thames, we offer separate online 11 Plus programmes designed around their area’s Grammar School routes and registration timelines.
Most of our Bicester students are in Years 3 to 5, working towards selective places at Aylesbury Grammar School or Aylesbury High School, as well as other Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools within the TBGS consortium.
Children at Oxfordshire schools must register for the STT separately through Buckinghamshire Council; automatic registration does not apply. For September 2027 entry, the Practice Test is scheduled for 8 September 2026, the Transfer Test for 10 September 2026, and results are due on 9 October 2026. Always confirm current registration windows and dates directly with Buckinghamshire Council.
Alongside 11 Plus support, we also help Bicester families prepare for later Grammar School assessments through focused 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition.
The Journey of a Bicester Student Improving Their 11 Plus Preparation
Starting in Year 4, a pupil from Bicester began his Grammar School preparation journey with us, aiming for Aylesbury Grammar School. At the beginning, he was unfamiliar with VR and NVR question types and found them unlike anything he had been taught in primary school. Over 18 months of guided tuition, structured practice, and regular Buckinghamshire STT mock exams, he developed the confidence, accuracy, and exam readiness needed for both key assessments.
11 Plus Maths
The Buckinghamshire STT’s second paper combines Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning in a single 60-minute sitting, testing numerical reasoning, problem-solving, algebra and data interpretation at Year 6 standard. Our sessions develop fluency and exam speed across all these areas in a structured sequence, with timed multiple-choice practice built in from the start so the format feels completely familiar before September.
11 Plus English
English and Verbal Reasoning share the STT’s first paper, which covers comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and analytical reading in a multiple-choice format. Our lessons develop reading accuracy, inference, technical English precision, and vocabulary range, always practised under the strict time constraints children will face on test day.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is embedded throughout the STT’s first paper and includes question types such as analogies, letter sequences, and word codes, as well as logical deduction, that are never covered in ordinary Oxfordshire primary school lessons. We work through every VR category in a logical order, progressively adding timed practice so that accuracy and speed improve steadily over the preparation period.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning sits alongside Maths in the STT’s second paper and relies on visual pattern recognition rather than anything in the standard primary curriculum. We guide pupils through shape sequences, rule-spotting, rotations, reflections, and matrix puzzles systematically, building a reliable method so that what once seemed unpredictable becomes something children can handle with genuine confidence.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Bicester Families
Thorough 11 Plus preparation is particularly important for Bicester families, where out-of-county status means that a high score is essential for a realistic chance of securing a place at a Buckinghamshire Grammar School. Here’s what to expect:
From the first session, your child works through GL Assessment-style questions aligned with the Buckinghamshire STT format, building familiarity, confidence and accuracy throughout their preparation.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Families across the country have trusted Adnan Khan Tutoring since 2000 for structured, personalised preparation. Our programmes are built around the expertise of Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer who brings years of educational experience to every lesson. Visit the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page to explore our methods and values.
Our 11 Plus programme covers all four subject areas tested in the Buckinghamshire STT: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, all aligned to the GL Assessment format used by The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools.
The continued academic connection between Adnan Khan and Buckinghamshire New University underscores the strong educational foundation of our tutoring approach and the standards upheld in every session.
We welcome families to explore independent parent feedback on Trustpilot to learn more about the experiences of those who have worked with Adnan Khan Tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides the online 11 Plus tuition in Bicester?
Adnan Khan Tutoring helps Bicester pupils prepare confidently for Grammar School entry through live one-to-one online 11 Plus tuition, covering the skills and exam techniques needed for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test and schools such as Aylesbury Grammar School and Aylesbury High School.
Are there any Grammar Schools in Oxfordshire?
No. Oxfordshire operates a fully comprehensive secondary school system. Bicester families seeking entry to Grammar School must apply to schools in neighbouring Buckinghamshire, where all 13 TBGS Grammar Schools use the Buckinghamshire STT for admission. Applications are submitted through Buckinghamshire Council.
Do Bicester children need to register separately for the Buckinghamshire STT?
Yes. Automatic registration applies only to children attending Buckinghamshire state-funded primary schools. Children at Oxfordshire schools, including those in Bicester, must register separately through Buckinghamshire Council. Families should check current registration windows as early as possible.
What is the qualifying score for Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools?
The qualifying score is typically 121 on the combined age-standardised STT score, as confirmed by Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance. Reaching this standard qualifies a child for all 13 TBGS Grammar Schools, with individual places then allocated under each school’s own oversubscription criteria. Out-of-county applicants need a particularly strong score to compete for places at Aylesbury’s Grammar Schools.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Bicester?
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to cover all four STT subject areas thoroughly before registration closes and the test is sat in September of Year 6.
Is online 11 Plus tuition effective for Grammar School preparation?
Yes. Live, one-on-one online lessons with screen-sharing and real-time feedback are just as effective as in-person tuition and give Bicester children the same standard of 11 Plus preparation as families who live in Buckinghamshire itself.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We run full-length, timed mock exams in the GL Assessment format used in the Buckinghamshire STT, so students are fully familiar with both papers and the overall test experience before the real Practice Test and Transfer Test.
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Begin A Structured 11 Plus Programme For Grammar School Entry In Bicester
Place your child on a structured, live 11 Plus programme that covers all four STT subject areas, targets the qualifying score for Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools and keeps preparation on track through regular feedback and exam-style mock practice.
