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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
Shipston-on-Stour is a small market town in the south of Warwickshire, just seven miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, which is home to two of the county’s most respected Grammar Schools. Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus tuition for children in Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 throughout Shipston-on-Stour and the CV36 area. We help families get ready for the Warwickshire 11 Plus Entrance Exam in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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If your family lives in Shipston-on-Stour and you are looking for a Grammar School place, Stratford-upon-Avon is usually the first choice. King Edward VI School for boys and Stratford Girls’ Grammar School are both about seven miles away, and both use the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. This means your child can take one test on a Saturday in September and apply to both schools.
We help children in Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 across the CV36 area get ready for Grammar School entry. All our lessons are live and online, so children in Shipston-on-Stour and nearby villages can prepare from home without needing to travel or interrupt their weekly routine.
Why Families in Shipston-on-Stour Choose 11 Plus Tuition
There is no Grammar School in Shipston-on-Stour, and many families in the area are not sure where to start with the West Midlands test. These are the things that bring CV36 parents to us:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Shipston-on-Stour Families
Shipston-on-Stour is a peaceful town, but families here face tough competition for Grammar School places. Both Stratford Grammar Schools are always oversubscribed, with children from Warwickshire and other areas all trying for the same spots.
The Warwickshire 11 Plus and the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test are one and the same. Set by GL Assessment, the exam consists of two multiple-choice papers (50–60 minutes each). English and Verbal Reasoning make up 50% of the total score, with Mathematics (25%) and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning (25%) forming the rest. Sitting this single test covers all local grammar choices.
Scores are age-standardised, so younger children are not at a disadvantage. Registration for the September 2027 entry closed on 30 June 2026. The test is on Saturday, 12 September 2026. Results will be emailed on Friday, 16 October 2026. Families must submit the Common Application Form to Warwickshire County Council by 31 October 2026.
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School is rated Outstanding and has 120 Year 7 places. King Edward VI School, also called Shakespeare’s School, is for boys in Stratford-upon-Avon. Both schools use the West Midlands GL Assessment, which has two multiple-choice papers lasting 50 to 60 minutes each. Families in Shipston-on-Stour should remember that both schools are about seven miles away and very competitive, so a strong 11 Plus score is essential.
This is why families in Shipston-on-Stour who want a Grammar School place start preparing early and make sure their child aims well above the qualifying mark, not just to pass it.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Shipston-on-Stour
We also support families from south Warwickshire and the Cotswold border. In Shipston-on-Stour, most children go to Shipston-on-Stour Primary School on Station Road.
We help children in Shipston-on-Stour and nearby villages, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Wellesbourne, Warwick, and Birmingham. These areas are all in or near the CV36 postcode.
Most children who join us are in Years 3, 4, or 5. Girls often apply to Stratford Girls’ Grammar School, while boys usually aim for King Edward VI School.
Families living in CV36 send their Common Application Form to Warwickshire County Council. Test registration is handled through the West Midlands Grammar Schools portal and opens on 7 May 2026. Please check each school’s admissions page for the latest requirements.
We also provide 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition for families considering Grammar School entry at a later stage.
A Shipston-on-Stour Student Who Aimed Well Above the Minimum
This Shipston-on-Stour girl wanted Stratford Girls’ Grammar School and her parents knew passing the test was not enough. She joined us in Year 4 with decent English skills but no experience in Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning. Her comprehension answers were always too brief. We built a programme focused on all four subject areas, especially Verbal Reasoning and writing more precise, evidence-based English answers. Through weekly lessons and a steady build-up of full timed mock practice, she grew from borderline to genuinely competitive by September.
11 Plus Maths
The West Midlands GL Assessment Maths questions test problem-solving and numerical skills, not just basic classroom maths. Our sessions cover numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, algebra, geometry, and data handling. We teach children to read questions carefully and solve them step by step, even under time pressure.
11 Plus English
English comprehension questions reward careful readers who understand the questions. Our sessions help children improve their reading skills, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. For girls from Shipston-on-Stour aiming for Stratford Girls’ Grammar, strong English skills are essential, making up 50% of the total score.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is crucial in the West Midlands test, accounting for 50% of the total score with English. We practise each question type, like letter sequences and logic problems, to help students feel comfortable with the format by test day.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning questions test visual thinking skills, such as spotting patterns and using logic. We simplify each question type into clear steps, helping children improve and progress quickly once they learn the approach.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Shipston-on-Stour Families
Strong 11 Plus preparation for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test covers all four subject areas, builds steadily and includes regular practice under real exam conditions. Our programme for Shipston-on-Stour families includes:
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Adnan Khan Tutoring has helped students in education for more than 2 decades. You can learn more on our Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our programme covers all parts of the West Midlands GL Assessment: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This gives children in Shipston-on-Stour thorough, well-paced preparation to compete for Grammar School places in Shipston-on-Stour.
The programme is led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer with a long track record in UK education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 children in Shipston-on-Stour. We prepare children for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Which Grammar Schools can Shipston-on-Stour children apply to?
The two closest Grammar Schools for families in Shipston-on-Stour are King Edward VI School for boys and Stratford Girls’ Grammar School for girls, both located in Stratford-upon-Avon, approximately seven miles away. These schools utilise the same West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for admissions.
What is the qualifying score for Stratford Girls' Grammar School?
The standard West Midlands qualifying mark is 205, but Stratford Girls’ Grammar School is highly oversubscribed. The minimum qualifying score for 2024 entry was 232. Even scoring 232 does not guarantee a place. The school then uses its admissions criteria to decide who receives an offer among all qualifying candidates.
What does the West Midlands Grammar Schools test include?
The test uses GL Assessment and has two multiple-choice papers lasting 50 to 60 minutes, covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Marks are weighted: 50% for English and Verbal Reasoning, 25% for Maths, and 25% for Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning. Scores are age-standardised.
When does registration open for the 2027 West Midlands Grammar Schools test?
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools closed on 30 June 2026. The test is on 12 September 2026, and results will be out on 16 October 2026. Families must submit the Common Application Form to Warwickshire County Council by 31 October 2026.
Where do Shipston-on-Stour families submit their school application?
Shipston-on-Stour is in Warwickshire, so families submit their Common Application Form through Warwickshire County Council by 31 October 2026. This is separate from registering for the West Midlands Grammar Schools test, which is done through the consortium portal.
When should my Shipston-on-Stour child start 11 Plus preparation?
Year 3 or Year 4 gives children the most time to build skills across all four subject areas. For children targeting Stratford Girls’ Grammar School in particular, where the realistic qualifying score is around 232, not 205, starting early and aiming high from the beginning makes a real difference.
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Ready to Start 11 Plus Preparation in Shipston-on-Stour?
Is your child ready for the 11 Plus in Shipston-on-Stour? Stratford’s Grammar Schools are seven miles away. Book a free assessment today to see where they stand and make a plan before registration opens in May.
