- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Charing, Kent
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus tuition for children in Years 3, 4, and 5 in Charing, Ashford, Kent, covering the TN27 area. Our lessons help students get ready for the Kent Test by providing clear support in Maths, English vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live 11 Plus lessons for children in Years 3, 4, and 5 who are getting ready for Grammar School entry from Charing. Charing is a village in Ashford Borough, and families here are about seven miles from Ashford’s Grammar Schools, Highworth Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull School. Maidstone’s Grammar Schools are also nearby, so local families have real options for the Kent Test, this includes Invicta Grammar School.
Because our lessons are fully online, Charing families can prepare for the 11 Plus from home. There’s no need to travel, and you can fit sessions around school, clubs, and family life.
Why Families in Charing Choose 11 Plus Tuition
In Charing, families frequently seek 11 Plus support as the race for Grammar School places in Kent heats up. Their worries often echo through these familiar scenarios:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Charing Families
Charing sits roughly midway between Ashford and Maidstone, so families here can realistically consider Grammar Schools in either direction, and the schools’ own published figures show just how different those two routes can be for any given family considering both options.
According to Kent County Council, in the most recent year, 16,876 children took the Kent Test, with 5,035 qualifying for Grammar School out of 5,819 available places. This represents a qualification rate of just under 30 percent. For September 2027 entry, registration is now closed. Kent primary school students will sit the test on 10 September 2026, with results emailed on 15 October 2026. Families will then have several weeks to consider their options before finalising applications.
Towards Ashford, Highworth Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull School both offer 210 Year 7 places. After priority groups are placed, both schools allocate remaining places strictly by straight-line distance, as confirmed in Norton Knatchbull’s Kent County Council-published admissions policy for 2026/2027.
Towards Maidstone, Invicta Grammar School has a Published Admission Number of 240 places for Year 7, as confirmed in its own Kent County Council-published admissions policy, and the school’s own website states plainly that it does not have a defined catchment area, adding that offer distances vary significantly from year to year depending on the number, location and overall profile of applicants who apply within each individual admissions cycle each year.
Families must submit the Common Application Form via Kent County Council by 31 October 2026, ahead of National Offer Day on 1 March 2027. Due to unpredictable offer distances and strict deadlines, many local families start structured 11 Plus tuition early to keep options open for both routes.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Charing
We support families in Charing and nearby Ashford areas, including Crowborough, Fordingbridge, Tenterden, and Willesborough, all of which are within TN27, TN24, and TN25. We also help students at Charing Church of England Primary School and St Mary’s Church of England Primary School get ready for the next stage of their education.
Many of our students in Years 3, 4, or 5 are already preparing for selective entry at leading Grammar Schools. These include Highworth Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull School in Ashford, as well as Invicta Grammar School and Maidstone Grammar School in Maidstone.
Registration for the Kent Test for September 2027 entry is now closed. Families can check the Kent council website for information about late registration. Children at Kent primary schools will take the test at their own school on 10 September 2026, and results will be available on 15 October 2026. Families should also fill out the secondary school Common Application Form through Kent County Council by 31 October 2026, listing their preferred schools.
For Charing students who want to join Grammar Schools at a later stage, we offer tailored 12 and 13 Plus tuition to help them succeed.
From Charing to Grammar School Success
A student from Charing started with us in Year 4 while her family weighed whether Ashford or Maidstone would suit her best, since both Grammar Schools were easy to reach from their village. She loved reading but was new to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning questions. After two years of engaging lessons, regular mock exams, and helpful feedback, she became more confident and skilled. By the end, the Kent Test felt within reach, regardless of which school her family chose.
11 Plus Maths
In our Maths sessions, we do more than just repeat drills. We help students develop creative problem-solving skills and learn smart strategies for exams. They work through number puzzles, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation one step at a time. We also teach practical exam techniques, such as showing all their working and double-checking answers, so they can avoid simple mistakes even under time pressure.
11 Plus English
To do well in the Kent Test, students need strong comprehension, a wide vocabulary, and clear writing. In our online 11 Plus English lessons, children learn reading strategies, practise answering inference questions, and improve their spelling, punctuation, and writing structure. We help them grow their vocabulary with fun activities that use synonyms, antonyms, prefixes, and root words, so they feel ready for any timed English task.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning sessions spark logical thinking and help students spot the language patterns that appear in GL Assessment papers. With guided practice, they unlock the secrets of analogies, letter sequences, code-breaking, word relationships and logic puzzles, gaining both speed and accuracy. Timed challenges and regular practice papers transform nerves into confidence for the real exam.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning can feel confusing at first because it relies on visual logic rather than the usual classroom skills. In our lessons, we help students learn how to decode shapes, find hidden rules, and understand spatial relationships and visual patterns. With each session, they become more confident as they practise rotations, reflections, codes, matrices, and pattern transformations.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Charing Families
A truly effective online 11 Plus preparation programme offers a personalised, well-organised journey that gives every child the time to grow in skill, confidence and mastery across all four subjects. Our team of experts has designed a programme for Charing families that delivers:
Our tutors design every lesson to match the Kent Test (GL Assessment) format and the types of questions your child will encounter, making sure preparation is targeted and meaningful from day one.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Since 2000, Adnan Khan Tutoring has been a trusted guide for students on their academic journeys. Led by Adnan Khan, an experienced teacher, university lecturer, and teacher trainer, our centre is dedicated to nurturing potential. Discover more about our unique educational philosophy on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme offers a carefully designed pathway to success in the Kent Test, covering Mathematics, English vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We follow the GL Assessment format used by Highworth Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull School, ensuring students are fully prepared for their exams.
Drawing on his background as a graduate of Buckinghamshire New University, Adnan Khan has brought fresh expertise to elevate teaching methods in the local community.
Families appreciate the independent feedback found on Trustpilot, where parents openly share their stories and celebrate their children’s academic achievements with Adnan Khan Tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Charing, Kent?
Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online lessons for children in Years 3, 4, and 5 who are preparing for the Kent Test, including those applying to Ashford and Maidstone Grammar Schools.
Does living in Charing give my child priority for a place at any particular Grammar School?
No, residency in Charing does not automatically confer priority. Kent Grammar Schools allocate places based on distance from the school rather than fixed postcode catchments, so only proximity to a particular school provides an admissions advantage.
How is the Kent Test structured?
It features two GL Assessment papers (one for English/Maths and one for Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning) and an unmarked creative writing piece for borderline cases.
Does passing the Kent Test guarantee a place at a Grammar School?
No. A pass makes your child eligible, but individual schools allocate places based on their own oversubscription criteria as spots are highly competitive.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Charing?
We suggest beginning in Year 3 or Year 4, giving your child plenty of time to master all key 11 Plus areas: Maths, English and vocabulary, comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Is online 11 Plus tuition effective for Grammar School preparation?
Yes. Live online lessons with structured instruction, screen sharing, and immediate feedback are highly effective. Combined with homework and timed practice, students receive full exam preparation without the need for travel — a particular benefit for a village location such as Charing.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We provide full-length timed mock exams that mirror the GL Assessment format used in the Kent Test. These help students improve exam technique, time management and familiarity with real test conditions.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Support children in achieving academic excellence at Grammar Schools in Charing
Students can build a strong foundation through live, structured 11 Plus instruction that addresses key Kent Test competencies, develops genuine confidence, and ensures progress through consistent teaching, constructive feedback, and authentic mock exam preparation.