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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Preston, Lancashire
Families across Preston and the surrounding Lancashire area, including PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4 and PR5, can access live online one-to-one 11 Plus tuition with Adnan Khan Tutoring for children in Years 3 to 5. Preston is a non-selective city; its secondary schools are comprehensive, but families who want selective state Grammar School education apply to one of Lancashire’s four Grammar Schools, most commonly Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. From the 2027 entry, Clitheroe Royal uses the FSCE entrance test: two papers covering English and Mathematics in multiple-choice and short written response formats, with no Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning element.
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Families across Preston and the surrounding Lancashire area, including PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4 and PR5, can access live online one-to-one 11 Plus tuition with Adnan Khan Tutoring for children in Years 3 to 5. Preston does not have a state Grammar School of its own. Families who wish to pursue selective state secondary education apply to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.
Since all lessons take place live online, children across Preston and the surrounding PR postcodes can receive structured 11 Plus tuition from home. Lessons are arranged at convenient times to work alongside school, extracurricular activities and family routines.
Why Families in Preston Choose 11 Plus Tuition
As competition for places at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School continues to be strong, many families in Preston choose to begin structured 11 Plus preparation. Common reasons include:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Preston Families
Although Lancashire is not a fully selective county, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School attracts applications from families across Preston and the surrounding area. With demand for places consistently high, careful preparation is an important part of the admissions process.
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School admits 180 students into Year 7 each September through its selective entrance examination. Applicants must reach the school’s required standard before places are allocated.
Where more than 180 children meet the required standard, places are offered in accordance with the school’s published oversubscription criteria, with priority given to eligible applicants in the defined catchment areas and other admission categories.
The Entrance Examination papers will be provided by Future Stories Community Enterprise Ltd (FSCE). Both papers assess a candidate’s application of knowledge and skills in English and Mathematics up to and including the Year 5 programme of study as detailed in the Primary National Curriculum.
With competition for places at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School remaining strong, many families in Preston begin structured 11 Plus tuition well before Year 6 to give their children the best opportunity to succeed.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Preston
We provide specialist online 11 Plus tuition to families across Preston and nearby Lancashire locations, including Fulwood, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ingol, Ribbleton, Longridge, Broughton, Grimsargh, Goosnargh, Penwortham, Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge, serving children throughout the PR1 to PR5 postcode districts. We also prepare children attending local primary schools such as Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School, St Augustine’s Church of England Primary School, Fulwood and Grimsargh St Michael’s Church of England Primary School.
Many of these children are in Years 3, 4 or 5 and are working towards selective entry at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.
Registration for the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School entrance test for September 2027 entry opens at noon on 1 June 2026 and closes at noon on 4 September 2026. Families must register directly through the Clitheroe Royal admissions page.
For Preston students seeking late Grammar School entry, we offer 12 and 13 Plus tuition as well.
How a Preston Student Prepared for the Clitheroe Royal 11 Plus
A Preston family approached us during Year 4 after deciding to prepare for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Although the child was performing well in school, our assessment highlighted the need to strengthen extended written English alongside timed exam technique. Over the following 18 months, structured tuition, regular homework and realistic mock assessments helped build the confidence and academic skills required for the FSCE.
11 Plus English
English is one of the two subjects tested across both papers in the FSCE entrance test used by Clitheroe Royal Grammar School from 2027 entry. Paper 1 tests English through multiple-choice questions, while Paper 2 requires children to produce short written responses, making written English accuracy, vocabulary range and structured analytical thinking directly relevant to the score.
11 Plus Maths
Mathematics is the second subject tested across both FSCE papers at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Paper 1 tests Maths through multiple-choice questions; Paper 2 requires short written responses. The content is drawn from the full KS2 curriculum up to and including the end of Year 5, covering number, measurement, geometry, statistics, and algebraic reasoning. Our tutors develop systematic problem-solving techniques, the ability to move confidently between multiple-choice and written response formats, and accurate time management across both papers. For children in Preston targeting Clitheroe Royal, strong performance across both Maths paper formats is as important as English.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Preston Families
Our 11 Plus preparation programme for families in Preston and across PR1, PR2 and PR3 is structured around the two-paper FSCE format used by Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and each child’s individual starting point in English and Maths. It includes:
Every lesson is mapped to the English and Maths content and paper formats used in the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School FSCE entrance test, ensuring preparation is focused and relevant from the very first session.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Established in 2000, Adnan Khan Tutoring is led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer with decades of educational experience. Further information about our teaching approach can be found on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme for Preston families covers both subjects in the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School FSCE entrance test: English and Mathematics. For families also applying to Lancaster Grammar Schools, we extend preparation to cover Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning as required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can help my child prepare for the 11 Plus in Preston, Lancashire?
Families across Preston and the surrounding PR postcodes can access live online one-to-one 11 Plus tuition with Adnan Khan Tutoring. Our structured programme prepares children in Years 3 to 5 for the FSCE entrance assessment at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, with focused teaching in English and Mathematics across both examination papers.
Is there a Grammar School in Preston?
No. Preston’s secondary schools are all non-selective comprehensives. Lancashire has four state Grammar Schools in total: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (co-educational, Ribble Valley), Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (co-educational, Rossendale), Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School (boys’, Lancaster). Clitheroe Royal is the most commonly targeted Grammar School from Preston.
Is Preston in the catchment area for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?
Yes. The Preston Borough Council area is included in the wider catchment for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. This gives Preston families a catchment priority advantage over applicants from outside Lancashire.
What does the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11 Plus include?
From 2027 entry, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School uses the FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) entrance test. It consists of two papers taken on the same day: Paper 1 contains English and Maths questions in multiple-choice format; Paper 2 contains English and Maths questions in short written answer format.
When should a child in Preston start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend starting in Year 3 or Year 4. The Clitheroe Royal entrance test covers English and Maths across two different paper formats, including short written responses, and building strong, confident performance in both subjects across both formats takes time. Starting early allows thorough, unhurried preparation before the late September test in Year 6.
What are the key dates for the Clitheroe Royal 11 Plus for 2027 entry?
Registration for the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School entrance test for September 2027 entry opens at noon on 1 June 2026 and closes at noon on 4 September 2026. The test took place on Saturday 26 September 2026 at the Chatburn Road site.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons for Preston 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.
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Ready to Start 11 Plus Preparation in Preston?
Give your child the expert support they need to compete for a place at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Our live online programme for families builds the English and Maths accuracy the Clitheroe Royal FSCE entrance test demands from home in Preston, with no need to travel.