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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Harborne, Birmingham
For children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5, Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus lessons in Harborne and the surrounding south-west Birmingham suburbs, including B17 0, B17 8, B17 9, B15 and B32. Sessions are built around the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, set by GL Assessment, which covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning across two multiple-choice papers used by all eight Grammar Schools in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands partnership.
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For children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5, Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live 11 Plus lessons in Harborne and the surrounding areas, including Edgbaston, Quinton, Selly Oak, Weoley Castle, Bartley Green, Chad Valley, Smethwick and Bearwood, across B17 0, B17 8, B17 9, B15 and B29, Including King Edward VI Five Ways School, whose published catchment area runs through Harborne, along with King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, and the other Grammar Schools in Birmingham.
Our live online lessons give families in Kings Heath and the wider B14 area convenient access to specialist 11 Plus tuition from home. Flexible session times are available to fit around school, clubs and busy family schedules.
Why Families in Harborne Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Many local families in Harborne choose 11 Plus tuition after recognising the level of competition for places. Living in the priority area alone is not enough, making effective preparation increasingly important. Common reasons include:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Harborne Families
Harborne sits within the catchment area of King Edward VI Five Ways School. Five Ways is the most oversubscribed Grammar School in Birmingham. Achieving the priority score of 224 is essential to make catchment advantage count, and that level of performance requires structured, sustained preparation across all four test subjects.
King Edward VI Five Ways School has a published admission PAN of 180. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is an Academy for girls aged 11-18 years and is designated as a selective Grammar School. The Publish admission PAN Number is 150.
Entry into all eight Birmingham Grammar Schools for September 2026 required a qualifying score of 205, alongside a priority threshold of 224. The 2027 entry scores are expected to be confirmed by Governors in November 2026, once results from the new intake are available.
Candidates sitting the West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test are assessed using age-standardised marks, with weights of 50% for English/Verbal Reasoning, 25% for Non-Verbal Reasoning, and 25% for Mathematics, meaning all subjects carry significant importance.
The competitive nature of Birmingham Grammar School admissions, particularly for King Edward VI Five Ways School, is why many Harborne families begin expert 11 Plus preparation early and follow a structured learning programme.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Harborne
Families in Harborne and the surrounding south-west Birmingham suburbs, including Edgbaston, Quinton, Selly Oak, Weoley Castle, Bartley Green, Chad Valley, Bearwood and Smethwick, across B17 0, B17 8, B17 9, B15 and B29. We also prepare children attending local primary schools such as Harborne Primary School, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and St Peter’s Church of England Primary School.
Beyond Harborne, we also work with families in Kings Heath and Hall Green, providing dedicated online 11 Plus preparation through separate location-specific programmes.
Many of these children are in Years 3, 4 or 5. They are working towards selective entry at King Edward VI Five Ways School as their first-choice Grammar School, with many families also applying to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls and other Birmingham Grammar Schools, all using the same single West Midlands test result.
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for September 2027 entry has now closed. Parents should register directly through the Birmingham Grammar Schools admissions portal.
In addition to 11 Plus preparation, we offer expert 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition for Harborne students pursuing late entry to Grammar School.
How a Harborne Student Strengthened Their 11 Plus Preparation
A child from the Harborne area joined our programme in Year 4. An initial assessment showed strong Maths reasoning alongside clear gaps in English comprehension depth and Verbal Reasoning fluency, the two areas that together carry 50% of the West Midlands test score. Given the extreme competition for Five Ways School, improving those scores was the priority from the first session. Over an 18-month structured programme of weekly live lessons, twice-weekly practice tasks and regular full-length timed mock papers, the child built the vocabulary precision, analytical technique and reasoning speed needed to perform in the competitive score range for Five Ways School.
11 Plus Maths
The Maths component of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test accounts for 25% of the overall age-standardised score. Questions are spread across two GL Assessment multiple-choice papers and assess KS2 number, measurement, geometry, statistics and algebraic reasoning. For children in Harborne hoping to secure a place at King Edward VI Five Ways School, strong mathematical reasoning is an important part of a competitive overall score. Our lessons strengthen problem-solving, speed, accuracy and multiple-choice exam technique through structured, timed practice.
11 Plus English
For Harborne families aiming for King Edward VI Five Ways School, English is one of the highest priorities in 11 Plus preparation. Combined with Verbal Reasoning, it contributes 50% of the age-standardised score in the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Our live online lessons develop analytical reading, comprehension, inference and vocabulary alongside structured written response techniques. Pupils complete regular timed exercises that closely match the style and pace of the GL Assessment papers, building the confidence needed for a highly competitive entrance test.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is a major component of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, combining with English to account for 50% of the age-standardised score. Unlike the primary school curriculum, the GL Assessment papers include specialist question types such as word analogies, letter sequence patterns, code substitution, hidden words and deductive reasoning. With King Edward VI Five Ways School ranking applicants by their entrance test scores, Harborne pupils benefit from expert preparation that develops pattern recognition, accuracy, speed and confidence across every question type.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning contributes 25% of the total score in the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test and requires children to solve unfamiliar visual and spatial problems. GL Assessment questions include shape sequences, matrix puzzles, rotations, reflections and spatial reasoning tasks. Our online 11 Plus tuition supports Handsworth pupils in developing the skills, confidence and exam technique needed to approach these questions successfully.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Harborne Families
Our structured 11 Plus tuition for families in Harborne and across the B17 area is built around every child’s individual learning needs, Grammar School ambitions and the subject weights used in the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. It includes:
Every aspect of our teaching is mapped to the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, including its subject weightings, question types and scoring approach, ensuring Harborne pupils receive structured and highly targeted 11 Plus preparation throughout the programme.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Adnan Khan Tutoring has worked with families across the country since 2000, built on the expertise of Adnan Khan, who brings his background as a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer to every programme we run. More about our ethos and methods can be found on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Harborne families benefit from a complete 11 Plus preparation programme covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Every lesson reflects the structure, question types and expectations of the GL Assessment West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test.
Adnan Khan’s link with Buckinghamshire New University showcases his wider background in education and his contribution to improving teaching practices across the area.
Adnan Khan Tutoring has independent parent reviews on Trustpilot, where families openly share their feedback and results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who helps children in Harborne prepare for King Edward VI Five Ways School and other Birmingham Grammar Schools?
Families in Harborne and across the B17 area can access Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. The programme is designed around the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, preparing children in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning using the GL Assessment format.
Is Harborne in the catchment area for King Edward VI Five Ways School?
Yes. The Harborne ward is included in the priority catchment area for King Edward VI Five Ways School. This means qualifying children from Harborne who achieve the priority score of 224 receive in-catchment priority status in the oversubscription criteria.
What does the Birmingham 11 Plus exam include?
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, set by GL Assessment, consists of two multiple-choice papers of approximately 50 minutes each. Both papers cover all four subjects: English comprehension, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning.
What are the qualifying and priority scores for Five Ways School?
The qualifying score for King Edward VI Five Ways School is 205, the minimum threshold for eligibility. The priority score is 224, which gives children living within the Harborne catchment area priority status in the oversubscription criteria.
When should a child in Harborne start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4. King Edward VI Five Ways School is one of the most competitive Grammar Schools in England with around 8 applications per place, and the West Midlands test covers four subjects with a significant English and Verbal Reasoning weighting.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons for Harborne families?
Yes. Live online lessons with screen sharing, real-time teaching and immediate feedback deliver the same quality of structured preparation as face-to-face tuition. Combined with regular homework and full timed mock exams covering all four subjects in the West Midlands test, our programme gives children in Harborne and across B17 thorough, focused preparation for King Edward VI Five Ways School and the wider Birmingham Grammar Schools with no need to travel.
What are the key dates for the Birmingham 11 Plus for 2027 Grammar School entry?
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for September 2027 entry opens on 5 May 2026 and closes on 26 June 2026. The test takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026. Results were released to parents on 17 October 2026. The Birmingham Common Application Form must be submitted to Birmingham City Council between 1 September 2026 and 31 October 2026. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.
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Take the First Step Towards Birmingham Grammar School Success
Support your child’s Grammar School ambitions with expert live online 11 Plus tuition. Designed for families in Harborne and the surrounding B17 area, our programme prepares children for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test through structured teaching across all four subjects.
