- North Yorkshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Grassington, North Yorkshire
Families in Grassington, North Yorkshire, a picturesque Dales village within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and BD23 postcode, can enrol Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children in live online 11 Plus tuition through Adnan Khan Tutoring. Our small-group and one-to-one lessons target North Yorkshire Grammar School entrance exams, covering Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live 11 Plus lessons help Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children in Grassington prepare for a place at one of North Yorkshire’s Grammar Schools. We work with families throughout BD23 and the wider Upper Wharfedale area whose children are aiming for entry to Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School, both of which are accessible from the Dales.
With lessons delivered fully online, Grassington families can build 11 Plus preparation into their week from home without a single trip down to Skipton, fitting sessions around school and the demands of village life.
Why Families in Grassington Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Many local families in Grassington begin exploring 11 Plus support for exam preparation once it becomes clear how competitive Grammar School entry in North Yorkshire now is. It tends to come down to one or more of these scenarios:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Grassington Families
North Yorkshire remains one of the small number of English counties that have kept a fully selective secondary system, which means Grammar School entry through Skipton’s own admissions tests is effectively the only route into selective secondary education for children in Grassington. Given the distance families here often travel and the limited number of places on offer, getting preparation right early carries real weight.
Families apply via North Yorkshire Council’s admissions arrangements for selective schools, completing the Common Application Form between 1 September and 31 October. The council is explicit that it does not set or mark the entrance tests for either Ermysted’s Grammar School or Skipton Girls’ High School; it is responsible for producing and running its own separate assessments.
Ermysted’s Grammar School has an official 128 Year 7 places, meaning boys who reach the school’s required standard are then considered against its published oversubscription criteria before any Year 7 offer is made.
Skipton Girls’ High School runs its own pair of one-hour tests covering English and Mathematics, and its admissions page confirms that once more girls meet the required standard, then there are Year 7 places available; its own oversubscription criteria are applied to decide the final allocation.
Travelling from a village like Grassington adds another layer to an already competitive process, which is a large part of why local families tend to start structured 11 Plus tuition early, well before either school’s test day.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Grassington
We support families in Grassington and the surrounding areas of Embsay, Skipton, Gargrave, Pateley Bridge and Settle, all within the BD23 postcode. We also work with children attending nearby primary schools, including Grassington CE Primary School, Embsay CE Primary School and Gargrave CE Primary School.
We also support families across wider North Yorkshire, including Ripon, Boroughbridge, and Thirsk, through separate online 11 Plus preparation pathways.
Many of these children, currently in Years 3, 4 or 5, are working towards selective entry at Grammar Schools, including Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School, both a short journey away in Skipton.
Registration for the September 2027 entrance test at Ermysted’s Grammar School remains open until noon on Monday 31st August 2026, so families still within the window should register directly with the school. Parents should also check North Yorkshire Council’s official guidance on selective schools for further information on testing. The Ermysted’s entrance test is scheduled for Saturday 26th September 2026, with results issued in the week commencing 12th October 2026, and National Offer Day arriving on Monday 1st March 2027.
For Grassington students aiming for late entrance to Grammar Schools, we also offer 12 Plus and 13 Plus exam preparation.
Targeted Support for 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Improvement
An initial assessment in Year 4 painted a mixed picture for a Grassington student: strong verbal reasoning, but hesitation and slower results in non-verbal reasoning tasks. Her tutor built a structured two-year programme around this specific gap, using frequent mock papers to build familiarity with pattern-based questions and consistent feedback to track improvement. By Year 6, her results in this area had closed the distance with her stronger subjects, supporting a well-rounded application for Grammar School entry.
11 Plus Maths
Maths teaching for Grassington pupils prioritises real problem-solving and thoughtful exam strategy over simple repetition. Students progress through number problems, algebraic reasoning, geometry, and data interpretation with a clear, methodical approach. Tutors teach exam discipline, including showing complete working and reviewing every answer, which helps limit slips made under time pressure.
11 Plus English
Pupils preparing for Grammar School assessments in the Yorkshire Dales need firm comprehension skills, rich vocabulary, and accurate writing. Our online English lessons for Grassington pupils build reading technique, inference skills, spelling, punctuation, and structured written responses. Vocabulary is developed through synonyms, antonyms, prefixes, and root-word study, strengthening confidence throughout the timed English paper.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning work in Grassington develops logical reasoning and familiarity with the language patterns typical of entrance exam papers used across North Yorkshire. With regular guided practice, pupils learn to approach analogies, letter sequences, code-breaking tasks, word relationships, and logic questions with sharper accuracy and speed. Timed practice papers help students build confidence for real exam conditions.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning can feel unfamiliar to Grassington pupils at first, as it relies on visual logic rather than everyday classroom learning. Lessons focus on reading shapes, spotting hidden rules, understanding spatial relationships, and solving visual sequences. Pupils build confidence step by step through practice with rotations, reflections, codes, matrices, and pattern transformations.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Grassington Families
The strongest results come from clear structure, sustained online 11 Plus preparation, and giving a child sufficient time to build both competence and confidence in every subject area. For families in Grassington, our expert-led programme provides:
Our tutors tailor lessons to reflect the North Yorkshire Grammar School entrance exam and the likely question types that Grassington students will encounter, ensuring preparation remains targeted from the first lesson onwards.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Adnan Khan Tutoring has helped students build strong foundations since 2000, guided by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer, and experienced teacher trainer. More details about our teaching approach are available on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme offers carefully structured preparation for pupils throughout Grassington and the wider North Yorkshire 11 Plus zones, covering Maths, English vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Adnan Khan’s continued academic role at Buckinghamshire New University reflects his depth of teaching experience and supports effective learning practices for students based in Grassington and the wider Dales countryside.
Families throughout Grassington also turn to independent feedback, found on Trustpilot for Adnan Khan Tutoring, where parents candidly describe their experiences and their child’s development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Grassington, North Yorkshire?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus tuition for children in Years 3, 4, and 5 living in Grassington, North Yorkshire. Our teaching supports preparation for the separate entrance tests set by Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School.
What score does my child need for North Yorkshire Grammar School consideration?
Rather than a fixed pass mark, Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School rank children by their combined standardised score each year. Once a child has met the required standard, families living within the catchment area, which includes Grassington, are prioritised for a place.
How is the North Yorkshire 11 Plus structured?
The exam for Ermysted’s Grammar School focuses on verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning across two papers, whereas Skipton Girls’ High School tests mathematics, verbal reasoning and English.
Does meeting the required standard guarantee a place at Ermysted's Grammar School or Skipton Girls' High School?
No. Meeting the required standard only means a child is eligible for consideration; as demand usually outstrips supply, both schools give first preference to children who reach the standard and live within the catchment area covering Grassington.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Grassington?
It’s best to begin in Year 3 or Year 4, leaving enough time to fully cover Maths, English/vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning before the test.
Is online 11 Plus tuition effective for Grammar School preparation?
Yes. Live lessons delivered online, complete with screen-sharing and immediate feedback, work just as well as in-person tuition. When combined with homework and timed practice, students receive thorough exam preparation without having to travel.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We run full-length, timed mock exams built around the FSCE format used by the Skipton Grammar Schools. These sessions build exam technique, sharpen time management and give pupils a genuine feel for real test conditions.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Grammar School Entry Support Tailored for Grassington 11 Plus Students
Helping Grassington pupils succeed at Grammar School entry starts here, with live 11 Plus tuition that builds core North Yorkshire 11 Plus skills through consistent teaching, feedback and mock-style practice.
