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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Sittingbourne, Kent
For families in Sittingbourne, Kent, Adnan Khan Tutoring delivers live online 11 Plus coaching on a one-to-one basis for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. We cover ME10 1, ME10 2, ME10 3, ME10 4, ME10 5 and neighbouring streets between the A2 and the North Downs. Lessons are tailored to both the Kent Test, administered by Kent County Council and produced by GL Assessment, and the Borden Assessment Procedure at Borden Grammar School, which includes papers in Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths.
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Sittingbourne’s ME10 postcode falls within the first-priority zone for both of the town’s Grammar Schools: Borden Grammar School for boys and Highsted Grammar School for girls, both in Sittingbourne itself. Adnan Khan Tutoring runs live online 11 Plus sessions for children in Years 3 to 5 in Sittingbourne, preparing them for both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure. Having Grammar Schools on the doorstep doesn’t reduce the competition; children from across the Swale area apply, and the test standard is the same for everyone.
Online lessons let Sittingbourne families prepare without an extra journey, fitting preparation neatly around an already full school week.
Why Families in Sittingbourne Choose 11 Plus Tuition
For a growing number of Sittingbourne families, the conversation about 11 Plus preparation starts when children begin practice papers and the gap between everyday school performance and test performance becomes clear. The concerns that come up most:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Sittingbourne Families
Sittingbourne is home to both of Swale’s Grammar Schools, making it one of the best-placed towns in Kent for selective secondary education. Grammar School applications are processed through the Kent Test, coordinated by Kent County Council, which determines eligibility for all Kent Grammar Schools.
Borden Grammar School is an 11-18 selective Grammar School for boys in the town of Sittingbourne and the surrounding areas (and for girls from age 16). The number of planned admissions for the year commencing September 2027 will be 150. The school will accordingly admit at least 150 pupils in the relevant age group each year if sufficient applications for eligible boys are received. All eligible boys will be admitted if 150 or fewer apply.
Highsted Grammar School has an agreed admission number of 150 for entry into Year 7. The school will accordingly admit at least 150 pupils in the relevant age group each year if sufficient applications for eligible girls are received. All eligible girls will be admitted if 150 or fewer apply.
In addition to the Kent Test, Borden Grammar School offers its own Borden Assessment Procedure, four papers covering verbal ability, numerical reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English, provided by Quest Assessments. Boys can sit both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure.
The demand for Grammar School places and the competitive nature of selective admissions in Sittingbourne encourage many families to start 11 Plus preparation early. Structured tuition provides children with the guidance and skills needed to approach the Kent Test with confidence.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Sittingbourne
Families across Sittingbourne and the wider ME10 area can access personalised 11 Plus support from Adnan Khan Tutoring. We work with children from Milton Regis, Murston, Kemsley, and streets surrounding the town centre, while also supporting pupils from nearby Teynham and Rainham. Our students include children from schools such as Westlands Primary School, Grove Park Community Primary School, and other local primary schools.
Most of our Sittingbourne students are in Years 3 to 5, working towards selective places at Borden Grammar School or Highsted Grammar School.
For September 2027 entry, Kent Test registration has already closed. Families wishing to sit the Borden Assessment Procedure must register with Borden Grammar School separately. Always confirm current dates with Kent County Council and each school directly.
Families in Sittingbourne considering a future transfer to a Grammar School can benefit from our 12 Plus and 13 Plus preparation programmes, designed to support children entering selective schools after Year 7.
The Journey of a Sittingbourne Student Improving Their 11 Plus Preparation
A Sittingbourne pupil from the ME10 area joined us at the beginning of Year 4 to secure a place at Highsted Grammar School. Her English comprehension skills were already a strong area, but she needed support developing Non-Verbal Reasoning skills and improving her speed in Verbal Reasoning under timed conditions. Through eighteen months of structured weekly tuition, timed mock papers, and detailed feedback, she gradually developed confidence and accuracy across all four subject areas, approaching the Kent Test feeling fully prepared.
11 Plus Maths
The Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure both assess Maths through timed, multiple-choice questions covering numerical reasoning, problem-solving, algebra and data handling. Our sessions build accuracy and exam speed across all these areas in a structured order, with timed practice introduced from an early stage. Hence, children are fully comfortable with the format before September.
11 Plus English
English runs through both test formats, testing comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and grammar accuracy under timed multiple-choice conditions. Our lessons develop reading precision, inference technique and technical accuracy, practised under the timed conditions children will face in the real test.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning features in both the Kent Test and the Borden Assessment Procedure, covering letter codes, analogies, word relationships and logical sequences that most children haven’t seen before. We work through each VR type in a structured order, adding timed practice as each becomes familiar so that accuracy and speed both develop steadily over the preparation period.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Sittingbourne Families
Consistent 11 Plus preparation across two test formats is what puts Sittingbourne children in the strongest position to make the most of their ME10 priority status. Here’s what families can expect
Lessons are mapped to both the GL Assessment format used in the Kent Test and the Quest Assessments format used in the Borden Assessment Procedure.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer, established Adnan Khan Tutoring in 2000 and continues to lead it today. To learn more about how we work, visit the “Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring” page.
We provide comprehensive 11 Plus preparation in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, tailoring each lesson to the requirements of the Kent Test or the Borden Assessment Procedure.
Our approach to tutoring reflects strong teaching standards, which Adnan Khan maintains through his continued academic involvement with Buckinghamshire New University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can Sittingbourne parents find trusted online 11 Plus tuition??
Children in Years 3 to 5 across Sittingbourne can access live online 11 Plus lessons with Adnan Khan Tutoring, with preparation tailored for both the Kent Test and Borden Assessment Procedure.
Is Sittingbourne ME10 in the priority zone for Borden and Highsted?
Yes. According to Borden Grammar School’s admissions policy, ME10 is in the first-priority postcode band (ME9, ME10, ME11, and ME12). Highsted Grammar School uses a similar Swale-area priority structure for girls. Both schools allocate places within each priority band by score, so reaching the grammar-eligible standard is essential even for locally based children.
What is the Borden Assessment Procedure?
The Borden Assessment Procedure is Borden Grammar School’s own additional entrance test, separate from 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 the Kent Test or the Borden Assessment Procedure become eligible for a place.
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 assess grammar eligibility annually.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Sittingbourne?
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to cover all four subject areas across both test formats 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 screen-sharing and real-time feedback are just as effective as face-to-face tuition and provide children with full exam preparation for both test formats, without any travel.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We run 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 children go into both tests familiar with the pace and question styles.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
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