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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Sheerness, Kent
Adnan Khan Tutoring supports Sheerness families with live online 11 Plus preparation for children in Years 3 to 5. Our tuition extends across Sheerness town centre, Minster, Queenborough, and surrounding areas, covering ME12 postcodes such as ME12 1, ME12 2, ME12 3, and ME12 4. Lessons help pupils prepare for the Kent Test and Borden Assessment Procedure through focused practice in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey fall within the first-priority zone for Borden Grammar School for boys and Highsted Grammar School for girls, both in Sittingbourne on the mainland. Adnan Khan Tutoring runs live online 11 Plus sessions for Year 3 to Year 5 children in Sheerness and across the ME12 postcodes, preparing them for the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure.
For Isle of Sheppey families, online delivery removes a significant practical barrier; lessons happen at home, without the drive across the Sheppey Crossing to Sittingbourne for each tutoring session.
Why Families in Sheerness Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Many Isle of Sheppey families begin taking 11 Plus preparation seriously once they realise that Grammar School eligibility depends entirely on a single timed test sat in September of Year 6. The concerns we hear most from Sheerness parents:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Sheerness Families
The Isle of Sheppey’s ME12 postcode gives Sheerness children first priority at both Swale Grammar Schools, but only once they have been assessed as grammar-eligible through the Kent Test. Grammar School applications across Kent are coordinated by Kent County Council, and the Kent Test is the sole route into Kent’s selective schools.
According to Borden Grammar School’s admissions policy, ME12 postcodes fall within the first-priority band alongside ME9, ME10 and ME11. Borden has a Published Admission Number of 150 boys. Highsted Grammar School similarly prioritises ME-area postcodes for girls. Both schools allocate places within each priority band in score order, using straight-line distance as a tiebreaker when scores are equal.
In addition to the standard Kent Test, Borden Grammar School offers its own Borden Assessment Procedure using Quest Assessments papers, four tests covering verbal ability, numerical reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English. Boys may sit for both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure
Families should be aware that the Kent Test does not have a preset pass score. The required grammar eligibility level is decided annually by Kent County Council based on the results achieved by pupils taking the test. Once assessed as suitable for Grammar School, children can be considered for Kent Grammar Schools, with each school following its own published admission criteria.
The combination of a single all-or-nothing test, a mainland commute to Grammar School and strong competition from across the Swale area is what drives Isle of Sheppey families to begin structured preparation as early as Year 3.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Sheerness
Families across Sheerness and the wider Isle of Sheppey can access personalised 11 Plus support from Adnan Khan Tutoring. We work with children from Minster, Queenborough, Leysdown-on-Sea, and surrounding streets near Sheerness town centre, while also supporting families in nearby Sittingbourne areas, including ME10 and ME11. Our students attend local schools, including Halfway Houses Primary School and Minster Primary School.
Alongside supporting Sheerness families, we offer online 11 Plus coaching for children in Sittingbourne and Faversham. Lessons are adapted to suit each child’s learning needs, school goals, and assessment schedule.
The majority of students we support in Sheerness are children in Years 3 to 5, working towards admission to Grammar School. Many are preparing for selective places at Borden Grammar School or Highsted Grammar School in Sittingbourne through structured 11 Plus tuition.
For September 2027 admissions, the Kent Test registration window has closed. Families interested in the Borden Assessment Procedure must complete a separate registration with Borden Grammar School. We recommend checking the latest admission information with Kent County Council and each school before applying.
For children in Sheerness who may apply for Grammar School after the usual 11 Plus pathway, we offer focused 12 and 13 Plus tuition.
From Preparation to Progress: A Sheerness Student’s 11 Plus Journey
A Sheerness boy came to us at the start of Year 4, living in ME12 and aware that the Sheppey Crossing commute made a Borden place worth working hard for. He was strong in English but had never encountered Non-Verbal Reasoning and found timed Verbal Reasoning sections inconsistent. Over eighteen months of structured sessions, progressive NVR and VR practice and regular mock papers in both the Kent Test and Borden Assessment formats, he built the accuracy and confidence needed to sit both tests well prepared.
11 Plus Maths
Both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure assess Maths through timed, multiple-choice questions at a Year 6 standard, covering numerical reasoning, problem-solving, algebra, and data interpretation. Our sessions develop fluency and exam speed in a structured sequence, with timed practice built in from an early stage so children are fully comfortable with both formats before September.
11 Plus English
English runs through both test formats, covering comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and grammar under timed multiple-choice conditions. Our lessons sharpen reading precision, inference skill and technical accuracy in a way that directly reflects what children will face across both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning features in both tests and involves question types, word codes, analogies, letter sequences, and logical reasoning that children don’t encounter in normal primary lessons. We cover every core VR type in a logical progression, building speed and accuracy through regular timed practice until both feel completely reliable.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Sheerness Families
Planned 11 Plus preparation is particularly valuable for Isle of Sheppey families, where a single test determines whether Grammar School across the Crossing is realistic. Here’s what to expect:
Lessons are aligned to both the GL Assessment format used in the Kent Test and the Quest Assessments format used in the Borden Assessment Procedure, from the first session onwards.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Since founding Adnan Khan Tutoring in 2000, Adnan Khan has continued to lead the organisation with his experience as a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer, and teacher trainer. To understand more about our methods and commitment to students, visit the “Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring” page.
Our 11 Plus programme covers all four subject areas tested in both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure, with lessons matched to whichever format your child is preparing for.
The teaching standards we apply in every session are reflected in Adnan Khan’s continued academic involvement with Buckinghamshire New University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which online 11 Plus tuition service supports families in Sheerness?
Through structured online 11 Plus tuition, Adnan Khan Tutoring supports Year 3–5 children in Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey with personalised teaching, feedback and preparation for the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure.
Is Sheerness ME12 in the first priority zone for Borden and Highsted?
Yes. According to the admissions policy of Borden Grammar School, ME12 postcodes are in the first priority band alongside ME9, ME10, and ME11. Highsted Grammar School uses a similar Swale-area priority structure for girls. Both schools allocate places within each band in score order, so reaching the grammar-eligible standard remains the essential first step.
What is the Borden Assessment Procedure?
The Borden Assessment Procedure is a separate entrance test offered by Borden Grammar School alongside the Kent Test. It uses Quest Assessments papers covering verbal ability, numerical reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English. Boys who reach the required standard through either route become eligible for a Borden place under the same oversubscription criteria.
How does the Kent Test work?
The Kent Test is sat in primary schools on Thursday, 11 September 2026. Produced by GL Assessment, it covers Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths. Kent County Council uses the results to determine grammar eligibility, and it sets the standard annually.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Sheerness?
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to cover all four subject areas across both test formats 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 are just as effective as in-person tuition and particularly valuable for Isle of Sheppey families, removing the need to travel to the mainland for each tutoring session.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We run full-length, timed mock exams in both the GL Assessment format used in the Kent Test and the Quest Assessments format used in the Borden Assessment Procedure, so students go into both tests already familiar with the pace and question styles.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Looking for effective Grammar School entrance preparation in Sheerness?
Support your child’s 11 Plus journey with a structured online programme that covers every key subject area, combining expert teaching, regular feedback, and exam-style practice for ME12 pupils.
