- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Great Barr, Birmingham
Across Great Barr, families choose Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus programme for children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. Covering the B42, B43 and B44 postcode areas, our structured lessons prepare pupils for Birmingham Grammar School entrance examinations by strengthening English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through expert online teaching.
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Applying to a Grammar School, including Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls and Handsworth Grammar School, involves much more than performing well in everyday classroom lessons. Our live online tuition helps children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5, covering the B42, B43 and B44 postcode areas, build secure subject knowledge, improve examination techniques and develop the confidence needed to succeed in Birmingham’s competitive 11 Plus assessments.
Learning from home provides flexibility for busy families across Great Barr, allowing pupils to fit regular tuition around school, sports, music lessons and other weekly commitments while maintaining consistent progress.
Why Great Barr Parents Choose Additional 11 Plus Support
Selective school entrance assessments require children to answer unfamiliar questions accurately while working within strict time limits. Many families therefore choose specialist tuition to help pupils become comfortable with the demands of Grammar School assessments.
Why Early Preparation Makes a Difference for Great Barr Pupils
Beginning preparation well before Year 6 allows children to improve steadily without unnecessary pressure. Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives pupils time to strengthen core academic skills while becoming increasingly familiar with the format and expectations of Birmingham’s 11 Plus examinations.
The West Midlands 11 Plus, produced by GL Assessment, consists of two multiple-choice papers lasting around 50–60 minutes each, including instructions. The assessment covers English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning, with no written composition. Results are calculated using age-standardised scores, with 50% weighting for English and Verbal Reasoning, 25% for Mathematics, and 25% for Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning.
For Year 7 admissions in September 2027, the Published Admission Number (PAN) is 192 for Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School and 140 for King Edward VI Aston School.
Children in Year 5 who wish to apply for a Birmingham Grammar School must complete the online test registration during the published application period. Parents should consult the Birmingham Grammar Schools Admissions Timetable to ensure all registration and application deadlines are met.
As places are highly competitive, consistent long-term preparation helps pupils approach the entrance assessment with stronger knowledge, greater confidence and refined examination techniques.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Great Barr
Many of the children who join our online 11 Plus programme come from Great Barr and neighbouring communities across north Birmingham. We work with families from Hamstead, Perry Barr, Kingstanding, Streetly, Handsworth Wood, Queslett, Scott Arms, Newton, West Bromwich and Walsall, covering the B42, B43 and B44 postcode areas. Our tutors also support pupils attending local primary schools such as Glenmead Primary School, Beeches Junior School, Greenholm Primary School and St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School.
Children from elsewhere in Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Erdington, Boldmere, Gravelly Hill, and Four Oaks, also attend our online lessons when preparing for Grammar School entrance examinations.
Most pupils begin tuition during Year 3, Year 4 or Year 5 while planning applications to Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls and Handsworth Grammar School.
Parents are encouraged to follow updates from the West Midlands Grammar Schools and their chosen schools so they remain aware of registration periods, entrance test arrangements and admissions deadlines. For September 2027 Year 7 entry, registration for the Birmingham 11 Plus entrance test closed on Friday 26 June 2026. Candidates receive test information in early September, sit the entrance test on Saturday 12 September 2026, and results are released in mid-October 2026.
Pupils applying for selective school places after Year 7 can also continue their preparation through our online 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition.
How a Great Barr Pupil Improved Before the 11 Plus
After an initial assessment, one pupil from Great Barr demonstrated secure subject knowledge but lacked confidence when completing timed reasoning papers. Weekly live lessons, personalised learning activities, detailed tutor feedback and regular mock examinations gradually improved the pupil’s speed, accuracy and confidence before sitting the Birmingham Grammar School entrance assessment.
11 Plus Maths
Understanding mathematical methods is just as important as finding the correct answer. Lessons strengthen arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, algebra, geometry and problem-solving while helping pupils work accurately within examination time limits.
11 Plus English
English tuition develops the reading and writing skills needed for Grammar School entrance assessments. Pupils improve comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling and written communication through carefully structured lessons and guided practice.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Regular Verbal Reasoning practice introduces pupils to coded words, analogies, letter sequences, vocabulary relationships and logical language questions. Step-by-step teaching helps children solve unfamiliar problems with greater confidence.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Visual reasoning lessons focus on recognising patterns, analysing shapes, understanding spatial relationships, and solving questions involving matrices, rotations, and reflections. Consistent practice enables pupils to approach these challenges with increasing accuracy.
How Our Online 11 Plus Programme Supports Great Barr Families
Each child’s preparation follows a structured learning plan designed around their individual strengths and areas for improvement. The 11 Plus programme includes:
Through regular teaching, carefully planned practice and continuous guidance, pupils steadily build the knowledge, confidence and examination skills needed for Birmingham Grammar School entrance tests.
Why Great Barr Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Helping children prepare for Grammar School requires more than regular practice papers. Since 2000, Adnan Khan Tutoring has guided pupils through the 11 Plus under the leadership of Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer. Further details about our teaching philosophy can be found on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Designed around the Birmingham Grammar School entrance assessment, our online 11 Plus programme develops English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through structured lessons that improve confidence, accuracy and examination technique.
In addition to delivering tuition, Adnan Khan contributes to teacher education through his academic role at Buckinghamshire New University.
Families can also explore independent Trustpilot reviews to see how previous pupils have benefited from our teaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Great Barr?
Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus tuition for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils living in Great Barr and nearby areas of Birmingham.
What subjects are covered in the 11 Plus lessons?
Our programme includes English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, reflecting the content assessed in Birmingham Grammar School entrance examinations.
How are Birmingham Grammar School test scores calculated?
The entrance assessment uses age-standardised scores, meaning performance is adjusted according to a child’s age. The qualifying score varies each year.
Will meeting the qualifying score guarantee a Grammar School place?
No. Admission depends on each school’s published admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria as well as a child’s test performance.
What is the ideal age to begin 11 Plus preparation?
Many families start tuition in Year 3 or Year 4, giving children enough time to build strong academic foundations before the entrance examination.
Can children prepare for 11 Plus successfully through online lessons?
Yes. Live online teaching, regular homework, mock examinations and personalised tutor feedback provide thorough preparation while pupils learn from home.
Are mock tests included in the 11 Plus tuition programme?
Yes. Pupils complete realistic timed mock examinations throughout the course to improve confidence, examination technique and time management.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Prepare Your Child for Future Success in Great Barr
With structured online lessons, personalised guidance and consistent practice, our 11 Plus programme helps children develop the skills and confidence needed to approach Birmingham Grammar School entrance examinations fully prepared.