- Gloucestershire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire
Charlton Kings is a popular residential area in Cheltenham, close to Pate’s Grammar School, one of the top state schools in the country. Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus lessons for children in Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 throughout Charlton Kings and GL52. We help families get ready for the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test and support their children in aiming for selective secondary education.
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Families in Charlton Kings live close to Pate’s Grammar School, which is regularly ranked among the top state schools in England. However, living nearby does not help with admissions. All Year 7 places go to the children who score highest on the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test, no matter where they live. We help Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 children in the GL53 area prepare for this test with real confidence. All seven grammar schools in Gloucestershire use the same entrance test. Families only need to register once, attend one test day in September, and send the result to any of the schools they are interested in.
All our lessons are live and online, so children in Charlton Kings can prepare from home. There is no need to travel, and families can easily fit lessons around school and home life.
Why Families in Charlton Kings Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Getting into a Gloucestershire Grammar School can be tough. Here are the main reasons families in Charlton Kings come to us for help:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Charlton Kings Families
Charlton Kings’ families are fortunate to live so close to Pate’s. However, getting a place is just as competitive as at any other school in England, and the test includes question types that children do not learn in primary school.
The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test is a shared exam for all seven grammar schools in the county. For September 2027 entry, registration is open from 12 noon on 18 May 2026 until 12 noon on 26 June 2026. The test will be held on 12 September 2026, with results available in mid-October. The Common Application Form must be submitted to Gloucestershire County Council by 31 October 2026.
Pate’s Grammar School is a co-educational selective school that welcomes 150 new Year 7 students, chosen through the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Registration usually starts in May of Year 5, and the exam is held the next September in Year 6. The test covers verbal ability, numerical reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, and competition for places is strong.
The test uses GL Assessment and consists of two papers, each lasting 45 to 50 minutes, covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths. Scores are age-standardised, so younger children are not disadvantaged. There is no fixed pass mark; students are ranked, and the top scorers qualify. Gloucestershire’s grammar schools will switch to a new test provider, FSCE, for September 2028, but the GL Assessment will apply unchanged for the 2026 test.
This is why families in Charlton Kings who want a Grammar School place begin preparing early and focus on all three subject areas from Year 3 or Year 4.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Charlton Kings
We also support families from other parts of Gloucestershire, such as Prestbury and Cirencester, with our fully online programme. We help children who go to local primary schools, including Charlton Kings Junior School and Charlton Kings Infants’ School.
We work with children in Charlton Kings and nearby areas, including Cheltenham, Bishop’s Cleeve, Tewkesbury, and Winchcombe, all in or near the GL52 postcode.
Most of the children who join us are in Years 3, 4, or 5. Many families in Charlton Kings aim for Pate’s Grammar School as their top choice, along with one or more of the other six Gloucestershire grammar schools.
If you live outside Gloucestershire, you need to apply through your local authority’s Common Application Form process. Be sure to check the Gloucestershire County Council admissions guidance and each school’s website for the latest information.
We also provide 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition for families considering grammar school entry at a later stage.
A Charlton Kings Student Who Took Nothing for Granted
This girl from Charlton Kings used to see Pate’s Grammar School every morning from the bus and set her sights on going there. When she joined us in Year 4, she was doing well in class but had never come across Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning questions before. Her Maths was strong, but her reasoning scores were holding her back in practice tests. With weekly lessons, regular homework, and a steady build-up of timed mock exams in all three areas, she gained the speed, accuracy, and consistency needed for the Gloucestershire test. She no longer left her grammar school place to chance.
11 Plus Maths
The Gloucestershire test includes Maths questions in a numerical reasoning format across both papers. Children need to read problems carefully and solve them quickly. Our Maths sessions cover important topics like number, fractions, decimals, ratio, algebra, geometry, and data handling. We focus on building reasoning skills and speed. Each session also includes answer checking and time management, which are crucial for doing well in a test where every mark counts.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
The Gloucestershire test includes verbal reasoning questions that aren’t typically found in primary school. We introduce types like letter sequences, word codes, analogies, synonyms, antonyms, hidden words, and logic problems, building understanding before adding time pressure. By the test day, these question types feel familiar and manageable.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning tests a child’s ability to think visually and logically using shapes. Since many children haven’t learned this, we simplify it into clear steps. We guide them to analyse how shapes are rotating, reflecting, or changing and apply that understanding to new examples. This approach helps children improve quickly.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Charlton Kings Families
Strong 11 Plus preparation for the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test covers all three subject areas, builds steadily over time and includes regular practice under real exam conditions. Our programme for Charlton Kings families includes:
Each lesson is carefully designed to cover exactly what’s on the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test. It means students start preparing with purpose from day one.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
For more than 2 decades, Adnan Khan Tutoring has helped children secure places at grammar schools. You can learn more on our Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our programme covers every part of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test, including Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We give Charlton Kings children thorough, focused preparation that goes beyond simply living near Pate’s.
The programme is led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer, and teacher trainer with extensive experience in UK education.
You can read independent reviews from other families about Adnan Khan Tutoring on Trustpilot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children in Charlton Kings. We prepare children for the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test across Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Which Grammar Schools can Charlton Kings children apply to?
Children from Charlton Kings can apply to any of Gloucestershire’s seven grammar schools with one shared test result. Pate’s Grammar School is the closest and most popular for GL53 families, while Cheltenham Bournside School is another selective co-educational option.
How many children apply for Pate's Grammar School each year?
Each year, over 2,500 children apply for 150 Year 7 places. The top 250 scorers meet the Qualifying Standard, with the top 150 receiving offers, based solely on their test scores.
What does the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test include?
The test uses GL Assessment and consists of two papers of around 45 to 50 minutes each, covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths questions spread across both papers. Scores are age-standardised. There is no fixed pass mark — children are ranked and the highest scorers qualify.
When does registration open for the 2026 Gloucestershire 11 Plus?
Registration opens on 18 May 2026 and closes on 26 June 2026. The test is on 12 September 2026. Results are released in mid-October, and the Common Application Form is due by 31 October 2026.
Does my child need to register separately for each Gloucestershire grammar school?
No. Children only need to register once and can choose which schools to send their results to. One test result is valid for all seven Gloucestershire grammar schools, so there is no need to take more than one test.
When should my Charlton Kings child start 11 Plus preparation?
Starting preparation in Year 3 or Year 4 allows children to build skills for the Gloucestershire test effectively. Pate’s is highly competitive, and early, consistent preparation increases the chances of success compared to starting in Year 5 or Year 6.
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Ready to Start 11 Plus Preparation in Charlton Kings?
Pate’s Grammar School is right nearby, so help your child secure their spot. Book a free assessment today to see where they stand and create a clear plan before registration opens in May.
