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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Deal, Kent
Families across Deal, Kent, can access personalised online 11 Plus coaching from Adnan Khan Tutoring for children in Years 3 to 5. Supporting pupils throughout CT14 6, CT14 7, CT14 8, CT14 9 and surrounding villages, the programme prepares children for all four Kent Test areas: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Lessons are built around the Kent Test, administered by Kent County Council and produced by GL Assessment.
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Deal families considering selective secondary education look primarily to Dover’s two Grammar Schools and to Sir Roger Manwood’s School in Sandwich. Dartford Grammar School for Boys, Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Sir Roger Manwood’s School in Sandwich are the three selective schools most accessible from Deal’s CT14 postcodes. Adnan Khan Tutoring runs live online 11 Plus sessions for Year 3 to Year 5 pupils in Deal, preparing them for the single Kent Test that determines eligibility across all of Kent’s Grammar Schools.
With lessons delivered entirely online, Deal families can access the same quality of 11 Plus preparation as those in larger towns, with sessions fitting around school, after-school activities and family life.
Why Families in Deal Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Several Deal families begin looking into 11 Plus support when they realise how much the Kent Test demands beyond what children encounter in primary school. The worries that come up most often:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Deal Families
Deal is situated in East Kent, where the countywide Kent Test determines all selective secondary education. Kent County Council administers the test and determines grammar eligibility annually; there is no separate local test for Dover or east Kent schools.
The Year 7 intake at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is 150 boys, while Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School has 180 places available for girls.
Grammar eligibility does not guarantee a place, as each school uses its own oversubscription criteria when demand exceeds the number of available places. Dover Grammar School for Boys and Dover Grammar School for Girls consider looked-after children first, then rank eligible applicants by distance from the school. Sir Roger Manwood’s School uses a different approach based on combined scores from the Kent Test and supplementary assessments.
The Kent Test does not publish a fixed pass mark in advance. Kent County Council determines grammar eligibility based on each year’s cohort results. Being assessed as grammar eligible is the essential first step, but it does not guarantee a place at any individual school; places are allocated under each school’s own criteria.
The combination of the Kent Test standard, the supplementary stage at Sir Roger Manwood’s, and the distance competition for Dover Grammar Schools means that thorough, early preparation makes a real difference for Deal families.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Deal
We provide online 11 Plus tuition for families across Deal (CT14), supporting children from Walmer (CT14), Kingsdown (CT14), Sandwich Bay (CT13), Deal town centre (CT14), Sandwich (CT13), and Eastry (CT13). Pupils from local schools, including Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School and Sandown Primary School, benefit from structured preparation tailored to their goals.
We also help families a short drive further out, in Deal, Longfield, Whitstable, and Wilmington, through separate online 11 Plus pathways tailored to their local schools and deadlines.
The majority of our Deal pupils are in Years 3, 4 and 5, building the skills needed for Kent Test success and future applications to Dartford Grammar School for Boys, Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Sir Roger Manwood’s School.
For families preparing for Year 7 entry in September 2027, Kent Test registration is now closed. The test will take place in primary schools on Friday 11 September 2026, and results will be issued in October. Applications for Kent secondary school places must be completed by 31 October 2026, while applicants to Sir Roger Manwood should check the school’s additional assessment timeline separately.
For children in Deal who are aiming for Grammar School admission after the usual Year 7 entry point, our 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition provides focused preparation and guidance.
How Structured 11 Plus Support Helped a Deal Student Improve and Succeed
With selective school entry as his goal, a Deal student joined our 11 Plus programme at the beginning of Year 4, targeting Dover Grammar School for Boys and Sir Roger Manwood’s School. He entered with a solid Maths foundation but needed to develop skills in unfamiliar areas, particularly Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Over eighteen months of consistent tuition, timed assessments, and additional written practice, he developed the accuracy and confidence needed for both the Kent Test and Manwood’s supplementary assessment.
11 Plus Maths
The Kent Test’s Maths content assesses numerical reasoning, problem-solving, data interpretation, and geometry at a Year 6 standard under timed, multiple-choice conditions. Our sessions build fluency and exam speed in a structured order, with timed practice introduced from an early stage so children are genuinely ready for the test format.
11 Plus English
The English section of the Kent Test covers comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar under timed, multiple-choice conditions. Our lessons develop reading accuracy, inference, technical English precision and vocabulary breadth, always practised in timed conditions so children build the pace the test demands.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning runs through the Kent Test papers. It relies on question types such as letter and number codes, analogies, word relationships, and logical sequences that the primary school curriculum simply doesn’t address. We work through every core VR type in a structured progression, layering in timed practice so accuracy and speed both develop steadily over the preparation period.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning is consistently the area children find most unfamiliar at the start, since it relies on visual reasoning skills rather than anything taught in ordinary lessons. We guide pupils through shape sequences, rule identification, rotations, reflections and matrix-based puzzles in a careful order, building a reliable method until confident performance replaces guesswork.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Deal Families
Careful 11 Plus preparation across all four Kent Test areas, plus supplementary test readiness for Sir Roger Manwood’s, is what Deal families need to navigate the east Kent Grammar School process. Here’s what to expect:
Our lessons follow the GL Assessment format used for the Kent Test, with additional preparation included for families whose children are applying to Sir Roger Manwood’s School through its supplementary assessment process.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer, Adnan Khan Tutoring has supported families since 2000. Read more about our approach on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Children preparing for the Kent Test receive support across all four assessment areas through our comprehensive 11 Plus programme. Covering Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths, lessons follow the GL Assessment format adopted by Kent County Council.
Through Adnan Khan’s ongoing academic involvement with Buckinghamshire New University, we continue to uphold the same level of quality, structure, and professionalism across all tutoring sessions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Deal?
Families in Deal can access live, one-on-one 11 Plus tuition through Adnan Khan Tutoring, with structured lessons designed around the Kent Test and Grammar School pathways at Dover Grammar School and Sir Roger Manwood’s School in Sandwich.
Which Grammar Schools can children apply to?
Deal children sit the Kent Test and can apply to any Kent Grammar School. The most accessible from CT14 are Dover Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Girls and Sir Roger Manwood’s School in Sandwich. Sir Roger Manwood requires a supplementary assessment in addition to the Kent Test.
How does the Kent Test work?
The Kent Test is sat in primary schools on Thursday, 11 September 2026. Produced by GL Assessment, it covers Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths. Results are used by Kent County Council to assess grammar eligibility, with the standard agreed annually.
What is the supplementary test at Sir Roger Manwood’s School?
Sir Roger Manwood’s School requires applicants to sit a supplementary assessment in addition to passing the Kent Test. Families should check the school’s own admissions page for current details on the format and date of this additional stage.
Is online 11 Plus tuition effective for Grammar School preparation?
Yes. Live, one-on-one online lessons with real-time feedback and screen-sharing are just as effective as in-person tuition, and combined with homework and timed practice, they give children everything they need without any travel time.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Deal?
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to cover all four Kent Test subject areas properly, plus any additional preparation needed for supplementary school tests, before registration closes on 1 July 2026.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We provide full-length, timed mock exams in the GL Assessment format used for the Kent Test, helping students become familiar with the pace and question styles before the real thing.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
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Build your child’s confidence for Grammar School entry with a live 11 Plus programme covering all Kent Test subjects, featuring personalised feedback, exam-style practice, and structured preparation for Grammar School eligibility.