- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Northfleet, Kent
At Adnan Khan Tutoring, children in Years 3, 4 and 5 can receive personalised live online 11 Plus coaching from Northfleet and the wider Gravesham area. The tuition supports students in DA11 7, DA11 8, DA11 9, DA11 0 and surrounding streets, with lessons designed around the Kent Test set by Kent County Council and produced by GL Assessment.
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Northfleet’s DA11 postcode sits within the Borough of Gravesham, giving local families first-priority access to both of the area’s Grammar Schools. Gravesend Grammar School for boys is located in nearby Gravesend, while Mayfield Grammar School for girls is on Pelham Road within the DA11 postcode. Adnan Khan Tutoring runs live online 11 Plus sessions for children in Years 3 to 5 in Northfleet, preparing them for the Kent Test, which determines eligibility for Grammar School across Kent.
Every lesson is delivered live online, so Northfleet families can prepare from home without any additional travel, with sessions built around school days, clubs and whatever else the week holds.
Why Families in Northfleet Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Several Northfleet families begin thinking seriously about 11 Plus preparation once they discover how much the Kent Test demands beyond what children cover in ordinary primary school lessons. The worries that surface most often:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Northfleet Families
Northfleet’s DA11 postcode places local families in the Borough of Gravesham, which is the first-priority geographic tier for both Gravesham Grammar Schools. Grammar School eligibility is determined by the single Kent Test, coordinated by Kent County Council, which determines access to all of Kent’s selective schools.
According to Gravesend Grammar School’s official admissions guidance, the school has a Published Admission Number of 210 boys per year, one of the larger Grammar School intakes in Kent.
Any Kent Grammar School you apply for will consider your application, but this does not guarantee your child will be offered a place. Grammar Schools are often oversubscribed, meaning they receive more applications than there are available places. Schools use their admissions criteria to rank applicants in order of priority, so it’s important to read the criteria for schools you are interested in.
Kent County Council 2025 qualifying threshold was a total score of 332 across all Kent Test components, with no individual section falling below 108. Your child will get 3 standardised scores, one for English, one for maths and one for reasoning, and a total (aggregate) score.
The combination of first-priority postcode status and two Grammar Schools practically on the doorstep makes Northfleet one of the most advantageously placed areas in Kent, but only for children who reach the qualifying standard, which is why thorough preparation is so important.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Northfleet
We help children prepare for selective school entry across Northfleet and the surrounding areas, including Painters Ash, Rosherville, Springhead, and the wider Northfleet town centre. We also support families in Gravesend and Swanscombe, covering DA11, DA12, and DA10 postcodes. Students join us from local schools, including Perry Street Primary School, Wombwell Park Primary School, and other primary schools across the area.
Our Northfleet students are mainly in Years 3 to 5 and receive focused preparation for selection to Grammar Schools in Gravesend, including Gravesend Grammar School and Mayfield Grammar School.
For September 2027 entry, Kent Test registration closed. The test is set in Kent primary schools on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with results emailed to parents on 15 October 2026. The secondary school common application form deadline is 31 October 2026. Always confirm current dates directly with Kent County Council and each school.
For Northfleet parents looking beyond the 11 Plus, we also offer targeted tuition for the 12 Plus and 13 Plus.
Supporting a Northfleet Student’s Journey Towards 11 Plus Success
Aiming for Gravesend Grammar School, a Northfleet boy came to us early in Year 4, living in DA1. His Maths was confident, but Verbal Reasoning was entirely new to him, and Non-Verbal Reasoning had never come up in any primary school lesson. Over eighteen months of structured weekly sessions, carefully sequenced VR and NVR work and regular timed Kent Test mock papers, he built steady accuracy across all four subject areas, arriving at his test date well within the qualifying range.
11 Plus Maths
The Kent Test assesses Maths through timed, multiple-choice questions at Year 6 standard, covering numerical reasoning, problem-solving, algebra, geometry and data interpretation. Our sessions build fluency and exam speed in a structured sequence, with timed practice introduced from an early stage so children are completely comfortable with the format well before September.
11 Plus English
The English section of the Kent Test covers comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar accuracy under timed, multiple-choice conditions. Our lessons develop sharp reading habits, inference techniques and technical precision in vocabulary and spelling, always practised under timed conditions that reflect the real test environment.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning runs through the Kent Test and relies on question types such as word codes, analogies, letter sequences, and logical patterns that primary school lessons simply don’t cover. We tackle every core VR type in a structured order, building speed and accuracy through progressive timed practice until the test format feels completely natural.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning is the area children most consistently find surprising, since it depends entirely on visual pattern recognition rather than anything in ordinary lessons. We guide pupils through shape sequences, rule identification, rotations, reflections and matrix puzzles at a steady pace, until what once felt unpredictable becomes a reliable method.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Northfleet Families
Thorough 11 Plus preparation is what turns Northfleet’s first-priority postcode status into an actual place at a Grammar School. Here’s what families can expect:
From the first session onwards, your child will work through questions in the GL Assessment Kent Test format, building confidence with the same task style they will face in the real assessment.
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. You can find more about our ethos and methods on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme covers all four areas assessed in the Kent Test: Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths, all mapped to the GL Assessment format used by Kent County Council.
Through his continued academic work with Buckinghamshire New University, Adnan Khan maintains the high standards, dedication, and expertise that shape every learning experience we provide.
Independent Trustpilot reviews from parents highlight their experiences with the support and tuition provided by Adnan Khan Tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Northfleet?
For Year 3 to Year 5 children in Northfleet, Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live, one-on-one online 11 Plus tuition across the Borough of Gravesham, preparing them for the Kent Test and for entry to Gravesend Grammar School and Mayfield Grammar School.
Is Northfleet DA11 in the first-priority area for Gravesend Grammar School?
Yes. According to Gravesend Grammar School’s admissions guidance, the school gives its highest geographic priority to qualifying boys living within the Borough of Gravesham. Northfleet’s DA11 postcodes sit within the Borough of Gravesham, placing local boys in the first-priority tier. Within this tier, places are allocated to Pupil Premium applicants first, then to all other qualifying applicants in order of distance from the school.
What is the qualifying score for Gravesend Grammar School?
The 2025 qualifying threshold for Gravesend Grammar School was a total Kent Test score of 332 across all components, with no individual section falling below 108. The threshold is set based on the results each year, so families should always check the school’s current admissions arrangements for the most up-to-date figure.
How does the Kent Test work?
The Kent Test is taken in Kent primary schools on Thursday, 10 September 2026. Produced by GL Assessment, it covers Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths. Results are emailed to parents on 15 October 2026. Kent County Council uses the results to determine grammar eligibility, with the standard set annually.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Northfleet?
Year 3 or Year 4 is the ideal starting point, giving the most time to build all four subject areas properly before Kent Test registration closes on 1 July 2026.
Is online 11 Plus tuition effective for Grammar School preparation?
Yes. Live, one-on-one online lessons with real-time feedback and screen-sharing are just as effective as in-person tuition, giving children full exam preparation across all four subject areas without any travel time.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We provide full-length, timed mock exams in the GL Assessment format used in the Kent Test, so students go into the real test already familiar with the pace, question styles and time pressure across all four subject areas.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Prepare for the 11 Plus With Online Tuition!
Help your child prepare confidently for the Kent Test with a live 11 Plus programme that covers all four subject areas, offers personalised learning, provides regular progress reviews, and includes exam-style preparation.