- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Families in Market Rasen (LN8 3, LN8 2, LN8 5, LN8 6, and LN7) can access Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus lessons for children in Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5. Our programme prepares pupils for Caistor Grammar School’s standalone Verbal Reasoning test, alongside the GL Assessment examinations used by King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth and the wider Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools, which assess Verbal Reasoning together with Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning across two multiple-choice papers.
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Children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 across Market Rasen and neighbouring Lincolnshire Wolds villages, including Middle Rasen, West Rasen, Tealby, Walesby, Osgodby, Legsby, Binbrook, Wragby and Ludford, can join Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus programme, available throughout LN8 3, LN8 2, LN8 5, LN8 6 and LN7. Market Rasen does not have a Grammar School of its own; the town’s secondary school, De Aston School, is non-selective. Families seeking selective Grammar School education apply to Caistor Grammar School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, or Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough. Market Rasen and Middle Rasen primary schools are named feeder schools for King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, giving local children priority access to that school.
With all lessons delivered live online, children in Market Rasen can receive high-quality, structured 11 Plus tuition from home. Sessions are arranged to work conveniently around school hours, clubs and family commitments.
Why Families in Market Rasen Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Many local families in Market Rasen consider 11 Plus support when they realise that Grammar School entry requires preparation for tests that are almost entirely unfamiliar to primary school children. It is usually one or more of these situations:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Market Rasen Families
As one of England’s largest Grammar School regions, Lincolnshire offers Market Rasen families the opportunity to apply to two Outstanding selective schools: Caistor Grammar School and King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth. The level of competition is high, making early and structured preparation important.
The closest Grammar School to Market Rasen is Caistor Grammar School (Church Street, Caistor, LN7 6QJ), approximately 8.5 miles away, a co-educational selective academy rated Outstanding by Ofsted with a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 96 Year 7 places. At approximately 14 miles, King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth (PAN: 145).
Caistor Grammar’s test uses its own standalone two-paper Verbal Reasoning assessment, administered by the school directly and independent of the Lincolnshire Consortium. The consortium test used by King Edward VI, Louth, and 14 other schools uses two separate GL Assessment papers covering Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning. These are entirely separate processes requiring separate registrations.
Families applying to both must sit for both. Achieving the qualifying score of 220 in either test does not guarantee a place; oversubscription criteria at each school determine final offers. Approximately 25% of children in Lincolnshire who sit the Lincolnshire Consortium 11 Plus achieve the qualifying score of 220.
These two different test systems, named feeder school priority at King Edward VI Louth and out-of-catchment competition at Caistor, explain why many Market Rasen families begin structured 11 Plus preparation early and seek expert support to navigate the process and give their child the best possible foundation.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Market Rasen
Families across Market Rasen, the Lincolnshire Wolds villages of Middle Rasen, West Rasen, Tealby, Walesby, Osgodby, Legsby, Binbrook, Brookenby, Kirmond le Mire and Wragby, and the surrounding LN8 3, LN8 2, LN8 5, LN8 6 and LN7 areas are supported by our expert services. We also prepare children attending local primary schools such as Market Rasen Church of England Primary School, Middle Rasen Primary School and Tealby Church of England Primary School.
A significant number of these children are in Years 3, 4 or 5 and are working towards meeting the entry requirements at Caistor Grammar School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough and other schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. Where families are applying to Caistor Grammar and a consortium school, we prepare children for both tests.
For September 2027 entry, Lincolnshire Consortium registration has now closed. Parents should check the Lincolnshire Consortium website for next steps. For Caistor Grammar, families should check the Caistor Grammar admissions page separately.
Alongside our 11 Plus support, we also help Market Rasen students prepare for 12 Plus and 13 Plus entry, providing structured tuition for later selective school admissions.
How a Market Rasen Student Built Stronger 11 Plus Skills Through Structured Preparation
When a child from Market Rasen joined us in Year 4, their assessment highlighted good academic foundations but limited familiarity with Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This was expected, as these skills are not typically covered in Wolds primary schools. With applications planned for Caistor Grammar School and King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, the child followed a tailored programme designed around both entrance test formats. After 18 months of structured weekly lessons, home practice and timed mock examinations, the student developed strong problem-solving strategies, exam confidence and the ability to stay focused in test conditions.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is the core subject in both the Caistor Grammar School standalone test and the Lincolnshire Consortium 11 Plus test used by King Edward VI Louth and other consortium schools. Both use GL Assessment multiple-choice Verbal Reasoning papers covering word analogies, letter sequence patterns, code substitution, hidden words, word connections and deductive reasoning tasks. These question types do not appear in primary school lessons, making early, structured practice essential. Our tutors introduce each question type step by step, develop pattern recognition across the full range of GL formats, and build the speed and accuracy needed to complete the full paper within the time allowed. For families applying to Caistor Grammar only, the Verbal Reasoning preparation is complete. For those also applying to consortium schools, we additionally cover Non-Verbal Reasoning. More about our approach is on our 11 Plus preparation page.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
The Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning paper is required for the Lincolnshire Consortium test used by King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough and 13 other consortium schools. Still, it is not part of Caistor Grammar School’s own standalone test. The consortium Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning paper, set by GL Assessment, tests visual and spatial thinking through shape sequences, matrix problems, rotations, reflections and spatial pattern transformations. No curriculum knowledge is needed; only visual logic and observation. Most children in Market Rasen have no prior experience of these question types. Our tutors build spatial reasoning skills progressively from the ground up, so children can approach them with confidence and accuracy under timed test conditions. For families applying to Caistor Grammar only, this element of preparation is not required.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Market Rasen Families
Children preparing for selective school entry in Market Rasen follow a structured 11 Plus programme adapted to their individual progress and target schools. Preparation can be focused on Caistor Grammar School’s standalone test, the Lincolnshire Consortium GL Assessment test, or both pathways, with support including the following:
Each lesson is designed around the precise requirements of your child’s target assessment, whether that means mastering Caistor Grammar School’s standalone Verbal Reasoning test, preparing for the Lincolnshire Consortium VR and Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning papers, or successfully managing both formats.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
With over two decades of experience supporting learners, Adnan Khan Tutoring has been led by Adnan Khan since 2000, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer. Further details about our methods and values can be found on our Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
The Market Rasen 11 Plus programme is personalised to match each child’s target admission pathway, from Caistor Grammar School’s VR-only assessment to the Lincolnshire Consortium tests for King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth and other schools. Every lesson is designed around the relevant GL Assessment multiple-choice format and question types.
With academic involvement at Buckinghamshire New University, Adnan Khan continues to apply his extensive education experience to support effective teaching practices and learning outcomes across the region.
Independent parent feedback provides further insight into our approach, with families sharing their experiences and children’s progress through Adnan Khan Tutoring’s Trustpilot reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children in Market Rasen access online 11 Plus lessons?
Families looking for online 11 Plus tuition in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, can access support from Adnan Khan Tutoring, which provides live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children. The programme is designed around the requirements of local selective schools.
Does Market Rasen have a Grammar School?
No. Families in Market Rasen seeking a selective Grammar School education apply to Caistor Grammar School or King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth.
Do Market Rasen primary school pupils get priority at King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth?
Yes. Market Rasen and Middle Rasen primary schools are named feeder schools in King Edward VI Grammar School’s oversubscription criteria. Qualifying children attending these primaries are given catchment priority over out-of-catchment qualifying applicants when places are allocated.
What tests do Market Rasen children need to sit?
This depends on which schools the family is applying to. For both Caistor Grammar and a consortium school, children must register for and sit both tests separately, as they use different processes and formats.
When should a child in Market Rasen start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4. Both Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning are entirely unfamiliar to most children from Market Rasen primary schools.
What are the key dates for the Lincolnshire 11 Plus for 2027 Grammar School entry?
For the Lincolnshire Consortium test: registration opened 9 January 2026 and closed 31 March 2026. VR paper: Saturday 12 September 2026. NVR paper: Saturday 19 September 2026. Results emailed: 9 October 2026. CAF deadline: 31 October 2026. National Offer Day: 1 March 2027. For Caistor Grammar School, check the school’s admissions page directly for its registration deadline and test dates, which run independently of the consortium timetable.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons for Market Rasen families?
Yes. Live online lessons with screen sharing, real-time teaching and immediate feedback deliver the same quality of preparation as in-person tuition. For families in Market Rasen and the surrounding LN8 villages where specialist 11 Plus tutors are not readily available locally, online preparation removes the need to travel and gives children thorough, focused preparation for their target schools, whether that is Caistor Grammar, King Edward VI Louth, or both.
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Ready to Begin Your Child’s 11 Plus Journey in Market Rasen?
Our live online 11 Plus preparation programme helps Market Rasen families prepare for selective entry with personalised lessons covering the specific requirements of Caistor Grammar School’s standalone test, the Lincolnshire Consortium assessments, or both pathways.