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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands
Families in Leek and the surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands villages can access specialist live online 11 Plus tuition for children in Years 3, 4 and 5. Supporting postcodes including ST13 5, ST13 6, ST13 7, ST13 8 and ST10, our programme is designed around the West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test. Children preparing for selective education follow the GL Assessment test route, which assesses Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning through two multiple-choice papers.
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Adnan Khan Tutoring supports families across Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands with specialist live online 11 Plus preparation for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children. Our coverage includes Cheddleton, Rudyard, Biddulph, Longnor, Meerbrook, Endon, Bradnop, Blackshaw Moor and Upper Hulme across ST13 5, ST13 6, ST13 7, ST13 8 and ST9. Although Leek does not have a Grammar School, local children can still apply for selective secondary education through the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership. The shared GL Assessment test provides access to selective schools including Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School, and to Haberdashers’ Adams and Newport Girls’ High School.
With fully live online lessons, families throughout Leek can access specialist 11 Plus tuition wherever they are. Our flexible sessions allow children to continue their preparation alongside school, clubs and family responsibilities, creating a balanced and manageable learning experience.
Why Families in Leek Choose 11 Plus Tuition
For many Leek families, the decision to start 11 Plus preparation comes after realising that selective Grammar School applications require a different skill set from everyday school learning. Children often benefit from structured support when:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Leek Families
Leek is a market town in the Staffordshire Moorlands, set within one of the most rural parts of Staffordshire. There is no state Grammar School in Leek or in the surrounding Moorlands area. For families here who want selective state secondary education, the 11 Plus is a deliberate choice that requires planning.
The most accessible Grammar Schools from Leek are in Walsall and Shropshire, both reachable through the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership. Boys can apply to Queen Mary’s Grammar School (PAN: 180) and Newport Girls’ High School, Academy Trust (NGHS), a non-fee-paying, 11-18 Grammar School in Newport, Shropshire. There will be 120 places available in Year 7 at NGHS.
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test is designed to measure ability across multiple skill areas through an age-standardised combined score. English and Verbal Reasoning form half of the overall result, while Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning each account for a quarter. Children therefore need to build strength across all four areas rather than focusing on one subject alone.
Passing the entrance test is only the first step in the admissions process. Although achieving the qualifying score makes a child eligible for consideration, admission is not guaranteed. If demand exceeds the number of places available, the school’s oversubscription criteria are used to rank applicants.
The combination of an unfamiliar GL Assessment format, selective admissions and competition for Year 7 places is why many Leek families choose to start 11 Plus preparation early, giving their child the time and support needed to build confidence and achieve their potential.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Leek
Children preparing for Grammar School entry from Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands can access our structured 11 Plus tuition programme. We support families in Cheddleton, Rudyard, Biddulph, Meerbrook, Endon, Bradnop, Blackshaw Moor, Tittesworth, Longnor and Upper Hulme across ST13 and ST9, including pupils attending Leek First School, Westwood First School, All Saints Church of England First School and St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.
Children from across the Staffordshire Moorlands area, including Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, can benefit from our flexible online 11 Plus preparation programmes.
Many of these children are in Years 3, 4 or 5. They are working towards selective entry at Queen Mary’s Grammar School or Queen Mary’s High School in Walsall, or at Haberdashers’ Adams or Newport Girls’ High School in Shropshire, and sometimes at Birmingham Grammar Schools through the wider West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership.
The online registration for the West Midlands 11 Plus test has now closed. The GL Assessment exam is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, specifically for Year 5 pupils aiming to start in September 2027.
Children in Leek who decide to pursue Grammar School entry beyond Year 6 can access our dedicated 12 Plus and 13 Plus preparation pathways.
How a Leek Student Prepared for the West Midlands 11 Plus
Starting from a typical Staffordshire Moorlands First School background, the student entered our programme in Year 4 with good reasoning potential but no prior knowledge of the specialist skills assessed in the West Midlands Grammar Schools test. The family was preparing for Queen Mary’s High School in Walsall and Newport Girls’ High School in Shropshire, so an 18-month preparation plan was created involving live online lessons, regular homework activities and progressive mock exams.
11 Plus Maths
For many children in Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands, Numerical Reasoning requires preparation beyond normal school Maths lessons. The GL Assessment paper covers number, measurement, geometry, statistics and algebraic reasoning while testing speed and application of knowledge. Our tutors provide structured support to help students develop reliable methods, confidence and exam readiness.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Set by GL Assessment, the Verbal Reasoning paper is one of three sections in the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. It covers specialist question types such as word relationships, letter patterns, code substitution and logical deductions that are not part of the normal First or Middle School curriculum. Our tutors teach these skills systematically, helping children build strong reasoning ability and complete the paper confidently under timed conditions.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
For many children in Leek, Non-Verbal Reasoning is a completely new area when they begin 11 Plus preparation. The GL Assessment papers test visual logic through shapes, matrices, rotations, reflections and spatial patterns. Through structured practice and guided teaching, our tutors help students recognise patterns, improve accuracy and build the calm approach needed for timed exams.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Leek Families
Our structured online 11 Plus programme supports children in Leek and across ST13 by combining personalised teaching with the requirements of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Each child’s plan is built around their starting level, target schools and the three tested subjects, including:
Every session focuses on the exact question types assessed in the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, giving children structured preparation across all three subjects from the beginning.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
With over two decades of educational experience, Adnan Khan Tutoring has supported students since 2000. The programme is led by Adnan Khan, whose background includes qualified teaching, university lecturing and teacher training. Discover more on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Children in Leek preparing for Grammar School entry receive support across Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning, with every lesson mapped to the GL Assessment format used in the entrance test.
Adnan Khan’s experience with Buckinghamshire New University forms part of his broader educational background, supporting effective teaching and learning practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who offers specialist online 11 Plus preparation for Leek, Staffordshire families?
Our live online 11 Plus lessons support families in Leek and across ST13, providing structured preparation for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children. Teaching follows the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test set by GL Assessment, covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning.
Does Leek have a Grammar School?
No. Leek High School is a non-selective comprehensive. Families in Leek seeking a selective Grammar School education apply through the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership to schools in Walsall and Shropshire, most commonly Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Haberdashers’ Adams for boys, and Queen Mary’s High School and Newport Girls’ High School for girls.
What does the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test include?
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, set by GL Assessment, consists of two multiple-choice papers of approximately 50 minutes each, covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning. There is no English comprehension paper.
Leek has a three-tier school system. When does my child take the 11 Plus?
In Leek’s three-tier system, Year 6 children attend Churnet View Middle School or St Edward’s CE Junior High School. The entrance test itself still takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026, the same date as everywhere else in the West Midlands partnership. Preparation should begin in Year 3 or Year 4, while children are still attending a Leek first school, to allow sufficient time before the September test in Year 6.
When should a child in Leek start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend beginning in Year 3 or Year 4, while children are still in first school. Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning are all completely new to most children from Leek first schools, and each takes time to develop well. Starting early allows thorough, unhurried coverage of all three test subjects alongside regular timed practice and full mock exams before the September test in Year 6.
What are the key dates for the West Midlands 11 Plus for 2027 Grammar School entry?
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test opens on 5 May 2026 and closes at 4 pm on 26 June 2026. The test takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026. Results are released by Friday 16 October 2026. The Common Application Form must be submitted to Staffordshire County Council by 31 October 2026. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons for Leek 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. For families in Leek and across the Staffordshire Moorlands where specialist 11 Plus tutors are not locally available, online preparation is especially valuable. It removes the need to travel to Walsall, Shropshire or Birmingham and gives children thorough, focused preparation for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test from home.
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Expert 11 Plus Support for Families in Leek
Our live online programme for families in Leek and across ST13 5, ST13 6, ST13 7 and ST13 8 builds the Verbal Reasoning fluency, Non-Verbal Reasoning confidence and Numerical Reasoning accuracy the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test demands from home, with no need to travel.