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Online 11 Plus Tuition in New Eltham, Greater London
Sitting on the edge of two boroughs, New Eltham children are closer to Bexley grammar schools than many children who live in Bexley itself. Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children across New Eltham, Greater London, in the SE9 postcode, helping families make the most of that advantage through focused preparation for the Bexley Selection Test.
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New Eltham is right on the border of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley, so families have easy access to some of the best state grammar schools in South East London. Children in SE9 who pass the Bexley Selection Test can apply to all four Bexley grammar schools: Bexley Grammar School, Townley Grammar School, Beths Grammar School, and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is especially close to New Eltham.
All our lessons are live and online, so children can prepare from home without spending time on travel. This makes it easy to fit sessions around their other school week activities.
Why Families in New Eltham Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Every family’s situation is a little different, but parents in New Eltham tend to come to us for very similar reasons. Here is what we hear most:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for New Eltham Families
New Eltham sits right on the Greenwich-Bexley border; families here have a good chance of securing a place at a Bexley grammar school. However, competition is tough, and distance rules mean that every point really counts.
Each year, about 5,800 to 6,000 children from the borough and nearby areas take the Bexley Selection Test. Only 30 to 35% meet the standard set by the council and the four grammar schools.
Quest Assessments creates the test, which has two timed multiple-choice papers. These cover verbal ability, comprehension, numerical reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. There is no set pass mark. Children are ranked by an age-standardised score, so every point matters.
According to Bexley Council’s admissions guidance, the 180 highest-scoring children are guaranteed their first-choice school, regardless of where they live. After these places are filled, each school uses oversubscription rules, which often favour children who live nearby. For New Eltham families, aiming for the top scores gives the best chance of getting a guaranteed place.
That’s why families in New Eltham who are serious about grammar school start preparing early, often well before the test window opens in Year 6.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in New Eltham
We work with children right across New Eltham and surrounding areas, including Falconwood, Blackfen, and Welling, all within or close to the SE9 postcode. We support children attending local primary schools, including Wyborne Primary School and Dulverton Primary School, both well-known schools in the New Eltham area.
Most children we support are in Years 3, 4 or 5 and are aiming for one or more of the four Bexley Grammar Schools, with many New Eltham families particularly focused on Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, given how close it sits to the area.
Registration for the Bexley Selection Test opens in March each year, with the actual test taking place in September. Parents must register during this window and then separately submit a Common Application Form to their home council. Families registered in Greenwich who are applying to Bexley grammar schools should check both the Bexley Council guidance and the Royal Borough of Greenwich admissions pages to make sure the correct process is followed.
We also offer 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition for families considering later entry to Grammar School.
How a New Eltham Boy Sharpened Up His Test Skills
A Year 5 boy from New Eltham arrived knowing he was close in distance to Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, but also knowing his Non-Verbal Reasoning and numerical reasoning scores were not good enough to compete. Through targeted weekly lessons and a steady buildup of timed mock practice, he moved from guessing his way through shape-pattern questions to working through them with a clear method. By the time his parents registered for the test, his confidence across all four subjects had shifted noticeably.
11 Plus Maths
In our Maths sessions, we focus on the types of questions you will see in the Bexley Selection Test. These questions are often worded and more complex than what children usually find in school. We cover topics like numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, algebra, and data handling. We teach children to read each question carefully, choose a method, and solve it step by step. We also highlight the importance of managing time and checking answers because these skills can make a difference when every mark counts.
11 Plus English
The Bexley Selection Test measures how well students understand reading and use vocabulary. Our English sessions focus on improving these skills. Children read passages carefully, identify the questions, and write clear answers based on evidence. We teach spelling, punctuation, and grammar throughout the program. We also help students expand their vocabulary by learning synonyms, antonyms, word families, and meanings in context. This prepares them for all types of English questions they may face.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Most children find verbal reasoning new because these questions are not part of regular primary school lessons. We teach each type, such as letter sequences, number codes, word analogies, synonyms, antonyms, and logic problems, in a clear, step-by-step way. As children gain understanding, they become quicker at solving them. By the time the exam arrives, they will know each question type well and won’t see them for the first time under pressure.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning encourages children to think in patterns and pictures rather than words, a skill many have not learned directly. We teach it through simple, repeatable steps: notice what is there, spot what changes, and use the same rule for the next problem. We cover rotations, reflections, symmetry, codes, and matrices in a way that helps children build real visual logic, not just guess. Once they know what to look for, most children make faster progress than they expect.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for New Eltham Families
11 Plus preparation requires a thorough approach, being well-timed and regularly tested under proper exam conditions. Our programme for families in New Eltham focuses on:
Each lesson is directly aligned with the Bexley Selection Test format, ensuring that preparation is targeted and effective.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Since 2000, families have relied on Adnan Khan Tutoring. Our founder, Adnan Khan, is a qualified teacher and university lecturer. If you want to know more, visit our “Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring” page.
Our 11 Plus programme prepares New Eltham students for the Bexley Selection Test in Maths, English vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We use the Quest Assessment test format during lessons.
Because Adnan Khan is a senior lecturer and teacher trainer, we use proven teaching methods. Our online platform brings these methods to students across Greater London and supports them through challenges.
Parents appreciate the feedback on Trustpilot, where they share their experiences and talk about their children’s progress with Adnan Khan Tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who offers online 11 Plus tuition in New Eltham, Greater London?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus lessons for children in Years 3, 4, and 5 in New Eltham. We help students get ready for the Bexley Selection Test in all four main subjects.
Can New Eltham children apply for Bexley Grammar School places?
Yes. New Eltham is on the border of Greenwich and Bexley, so children from SE9 can take the Bexley Selection Test and apply to any of the four Bexley grammar schools.
Which grammar school is closest to New Eltham?
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is the nearest Bexley grammar school to New Eltham. All four Bexley grammar schools, including Bexley Grammar School, Beths Grammar School, and Townley Grammar School, use the same Bexley Selection Test.
Who sets the Bexley Selection Test?
Quest Assessments creates the test. It includes verbal ability, comprehension, numerical reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, all split into two timed multiple-choice papers. There is no set pass mark, and children are ranked by their age-standardised score.
Does living in Greenwich put New Eltham children at a disadvantage?
It can matter when school places are decided by distance after the top 180 scorers are given spots. That’s why children from New Eltham should aim for the highest score possible, not just the minimum needed.
When is the right time to start 11 Plus preparation in New Eltham?
The best time to start is in Year 3 or Year 4. Beginning early helps children build their skills in all four subjects and feel truly ready for the test.
Do you run mock exams for children in New Eltham?
Yes. We provide full-time mocks in the Quest Assessments format throughout the programme, giving children the experience of working through two complete papers under real exam conditions before test day arrives.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Ready to Give Your New Eltham Child the Best Shot at a Grammar School Place?
New Eltham is close to some excellent Grammar Schools, giving your child a great opportunity. Help them get ready by booking a free assessment today and setting up a clear plan.
