- Greater Manchester · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester
Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus tuition for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, including the M16 postcode and neighbouring areas. Our structured programme helps pupils prepare for Trafford Grammar School entrance tests by developing their skills in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through live teaching, personalised guidance and regular exam-style practice.
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We run live, expert-led 11 Plus lessons for children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 across Old Trafford who are aiming for a Grammar School place within Trafford. Old Trafford falls under Trafford Council, so local families typically work towards the borough’s five consortium Grammar Schools, with Stretford Grammar School and Sale Grammar School the closest options, alongside Urmston Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
Because everything is taught online, Old Trafford families get high-quality, exam-focused preparation without any travel, fitting neatly around school, activities and weekends.
Why Families in Old Trafford Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Many families in Old Trafford choose 11 Plus tuition because Grammar School entrance tests assess skills that often extend beyond the everyday primary school curriculum. Structured tuition gives children the opportunity to develop these skills gradually while becoming more confident with the format and pace of the Trafford Grammar School entrance tests. The most common reasons include:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Old Trafford Families
Old Trafford is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, where children can apply for Grammar Schools through a shared borough-wide entrance exam. This means families take one common test for the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium rather than separate entrance exams for each consortium school.
The Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium consists of five Grammar Schools that use a shared GL Assessment entrance examination. To be eligible for a place, pupils must achieve the published standardised qualifying score of 334 or above. Achieving this score means a child has met the required academic standard, but it does not guarantee a place at a Grammar School.
Where more qualified children apply than there are places available, each Grammar School allocates places according to its published oversubscription criteria, which may include factors such as catchment area, sibling priority, pupil premium criteria and distance from the school.
Loreto Grammar School and St Ambrose College are not members of the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium, and each operates its own separate entrance examination and admissions process.
These factors, together with the competitive nature of Trafford Grammar School admissions, explain why many Old Trafford families begin structured 11 Plus preparation well before the entrance examination.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Old Trafford
We support 11 Plus families across Old Trafford, M16, and neighbouring areas including Partington, Hale Barns and Stretford. Many of the children we teach attend local primary schools such as Seymour Park Community Primary School, King’s Road Primary School and others.
Further afield, we support Trafford families in Sale, Urmston, Hale and Altrincham, each with a preparation plan matched to the specific school they’re targeting.
Most students we work with are in Years 3 to 5, preparing for entry to one of the five Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium schools: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School and Urmston Grammar School.
Children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 sit the consortium test in September 2026 for Year 7 entry in September 2027. Registration opened on 23 April 2026 and closed on 19 June 2026, with the exam scheduled for Monday 14 September 2026, results issued in mid-October 2026, and National Offer Day on Monday 1 March 2027. Families should confirm exact registration steps and the secondary school Common Application Form deadline, typically 31 October, directly with Trafford Council.
For Old Trafford students exploring later entry routes, we also offer 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition.
Supporting an Old Trafford Student’s Grammar School Journey
A family from Old Trafford enrolled their daughter during Year 4 after noticing that she understood classroom work well but found timed reasoning papers much more demanding. Following an initial assessment, we created a learning plan that focused on vocabulary development, comprehension strategies and Verbal Reasoning techniques while continuing to strengthen her mathematical problem-solving. Over time, regular online lessons and mock-style practice helped her become more confident, improve her consistency and approach practice papers with a calmer, more organised mindset.
11 Plus Maths
Our Maths lessons focus on the multi-step problem-solving style used in the Trafford Consortium exam. Students receive expert support to master number, algebra, geometry and data handling, applied through word problems rather than straightforward calculation. We also teach practical exam habits, including showing working and checking answers, to reduce careless mistakes under time pressure.
11 Plus English
Our online 11 Plus English lessons help children strengthen the reading and language skills required for Trafford Grammar School entrance tests. Pupils develop stronger comprehension, expand their vocabulary and improve spelling, grammar and punctuation through engaging lessons and regular practice.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Because the Trafford Verbal Reasoning paper combines logic-based puzzles with comprehension, students need both pattern-recognition skills and strong reading technique. Lessons cover code-cracking, analogies, sequences and word relationships, building from guided teaching into fully timed practice so students are used to working at exam pace.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
We work step by step through matrices, rotations, reflections, hidden-rule sequences and pattern codes, gradually increasing pace and complexity so students can apply visual logic confidently under real exam conditions.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Old Trafford Families
Solid preparation for the Trafford 11 Plus needs a clear structure and enough time to build Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning properly. Our programme for Old Trafford families includes:
Lessons are mapped directly to the GL Assessment format used by the Trafford Consortium, so preparation stays relevant and targeted.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Established in 2000, Adnan Khan Tutoring brings over two decades of educational expertise to selective exam preparation. Led by Adnan Khan, a certified educator, university lecturer, and teacher trainer, our service maintains exceptional teaching standards. Read more on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus curriculum delivers balanced training across all tested subjects, closely matching the specifications of selective entrance papers. Adnan Khan’s background in university-level teacher education, including his role at Buckinghamshire New University, ensures our teaching methods remain effective, encouraging, and clear.
Parents also value independent feedback, which can be viewed on Trustpilot for Adnan Khan Tutoring, where families share their experiences and pupil success stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live, online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils in Old Trafford and across Trafford borough, preparing them for the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium exam, set by GL Assessment.
2. What score does my child need for Grammar School consideration?
Trafford Grammar School entry requires candidates to achieve a standardised mark of 334 on the entrance exam. Reaching this score qualifies a child for entry consideration, but final place offers depend on each school’s admissions and oversubscription criteria.
3. How is the Trafford 11 Plus exam structured?
The consortium test consists of two papers, each around 60 minutes long, produced by GL Assessment, covering Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
4. Does a score of 334 guarantee a place at Altrincham Grammar School, Sale Grammar or Stretford Grammar?
No. Reaching or exceeding the qualifying score makes a child eligible for consideration, but places are allocated according to each school’s official admissions rules and oversubscription criteria.
5. When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Old Trafford?
We recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4 to allow sufficient time to cover all core exam areas including Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, without unnecessary pressure.
6. Is online 11 Plus tuition effective for Grammar School preparation?
Yes. Live online sessions featuring screen-sharing, instant tutor feedback, mock exams, and structured homework provide complete exam preparation without requiring travel.
7. Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We offer full-length, timed mock exams that mirror real Trafford test formats, helping children improve exam technique, time management, and test-day confidence.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Prepare with Confidence for the Trafford 11 Plus
Support your child’s Grammar School ambitions with structured online 11 Plus tuition. We cover Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through interactive lessons, regular assessments and full mock-style practice to help children feel ready for exam day.
