- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Southborough, Kent
Families in Southborough can access personalised online 11 Plus tuition from Adnan Khan Tutoring, supporting children in Years 3 to 5 across TN4 0, TN4 9, TN4 2, and surrounding residential areas. Our structured lessons are aligned with the Kent Test requirements, use the GL Assessment format, and focus on Verbal Reasoning, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths.
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Southborough’s TN4 postcode is shared with Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys and Skinners’ School, both of which are based in TN4 itself, and Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School in neighbouring TN2, which is just a short drive away. Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus sessions for children in Years 3 to 5 in Southborough, preparing them for the Kent Test, which determines eligibility for Grammar School across Kent.
Every lesson is delivered live online, so Southborough families can prepare from home with nothing extra to schedule around an already full week of school and activities.
Why Families in Southborough Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Southborough parents often begin thinking seriously about 11 Plus preparation once they look in detail at the Grammar School process and see how far the Kent Test goes beyond what children cover in primary school. The concerns that come up most:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Southborough Families
Southborough’s TN4 postcode is as close to the Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools as it is possible to be, giving local families strong proximity to two schools and a short drive to a third—all three draw eligibility through the single Kent Test administered annually by Kent County Council.
West Kent residents have 160 places at The Skinners’ School. 124 places were offered to boys who scored 372 or higher by distance. The farthest place offered is 5.474 miles (excluding siblings and Pupil Premium recipients). Boys received 16 Governors’ places based on score, not distance. The lowest score is 384.
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 300 for Year 7 entry, including 210 places at the Tunbridge Wells campus and 90 places at Sevenoaks. Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School offers 174 places for Year 7. With limited places available across these selective schools, focused Kent Test preparation is essential for families aiming for Grammar School entry.
According to Kent County Council, children receive three standardised scores in the Kent Test: one for English, one for Maths and one for Reasoning, along with an overall aggregate score. To be assessed as suitable for Grammar School, children typically need an aggregate score of 332 or above, with no individual subject score below 108. Individual test scores range from 69 to 141, with the highest possible combined score being 423.
Given that the Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools draw competitive applications from a wide area well beyond TN4, Southborough families who take preparation seriously from Year 3 or Year 4 give their children a genuine advantage on results day.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Southborough
Families throughout Southborough choose our online 11 Plus tuition, with support available across TN4 0, TN4 9 and nearby residential areas, including Cage Green, High Brooms and the village centre. We also help pupils from surrounding areas, such as Rusthall (TN4 8) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN2), prepare for the Kent Test, including children from local primary schools, Southborough Church of England Primary School, and Cage Green Primary School in the Southborough area.
Children in Rusthall and Royal Tunbridge Wells can prepare with our personalised online 11 Plus programmes, helping families follow the right school routes and plan their preparation effectively.
The majority of our Southborough students are Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children working towards the Kent Test and aiming for places at leading Grammar Schools, including Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, and Skinners’ School.
For September 2027 entry, Kent Test registration closed. The test is set in primary schools on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with results issued in October and the CAF deadline on 31 October 2026. Always confirm current dates with Kent County Council directly.
For children in Southborough planning to move to Grammar School after Year 6, we offer tailored 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition designed around later entry requirements.
From Preparation to Progress: A Southborough Student’s 11 Plus Journey
A pupil from Southborough began working with us at the start of Year 4, attending Southborough CofE Primary School and preparing for entry to Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School. While she had a strong foundation in Maths and reading, she needed focused support with unfamiliar Non-Verbal Reasoning concepts and improving Verbal Reasoning speed during timed tasks. Over 18 months of structured tuition, targeted practice, and regular Kent Test mocks, she became confident and ready for the assessment.
11 Plus Maths
The Kent Test assesses Maths through timed, multiple-choice questions at Year 6 standard, covering numerical reasoning, problem-solving, algebra, geometry and data handling. Our sessions build fluency and exam pace in a structured order, with timed practice introduced early in the programme so that children approach the real test with genuine composure.
11 Plus English
The English section of the Kent Test covers comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar under timed, multiple-choice conditions. Our lessons develop reading accuracy, inference skill and technical precision in vocabulary and spelling, always practised under timed conditions so children build the pace and reliability the test demands.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
The Kent Test includes a wide range of Verbal Reasoning questions, such as word codes, analogies, letter patterns, and logical sequences that children may not encounter in everyday classroom learning. We introduce each question type systematically, building understanding first and then improving speed and accuracy through regular timed practice.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning is the section that children most consistently find surprising, because it relies on visual reasoning skills that are rarely developed in ordinary primary lessons. We guide pupils through shape sequences, rule identification, rotations, reflections and matrix puzzles step by step until the approach becomes a reliable method rather than a guess.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Southborough Families
Careful 11 Plus preparation across all four subject areas is what puts Southborough children in the strongest position to convert TN4’s priority status into a Grammar School place. Here’s what families can expect:
Our lessons are designed around the GL Assessment format used in the Kent Test, giving children focused practice with the exact question style they will encounter throughout the assessment.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Adnan Khan Tutoring has been supporting families since 2000, under the guidance of Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer. You can read more about our approach on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our programme provides comprehensive Kent Test preparation across English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, using GL Assessment-style questions and exam techniques.
Adnan Khan’s continued academic work with Buckinghamshire New University reflects a broader commitment to effective teaching practice that runs through everything we do.
Parent feedback and student outcomes are independently reviewed on Trustpilot for Adnan Khan Tutoring, where families share their own experiences of working with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can parents in Southborough find online 11 Plus support?
Families in Southborough can access live online 11 Plus lessons from Adnan Khan Tutoring, designed for children in Years 3 to 5 preparing for the Kent Test and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School entrance exams.
Is Southborough TN4 within the priority area for Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools?
Yes. Both Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys and Skinners’ School are based in TN4, and Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School in TN2 prioritises girls from the local Tunbridge Wells postcode area, which includes TN4. Proximity gives Southborough families a strong position at TWGSB and TWGGGS, though a high score is still essential at Skinners’.
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, with the standard agreed annually.
Does passing the Kent Test guarantee a Grammar School place?
No. Grammar eligibility is the essential first step, but each school then allocates places under its oversubscription criteria. At TWGSB and TWGGGS, local priority is beneficial, but places within each priority band are still allocated by score. Full details are on the Kent County Council admissions criteria page.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in Southborough?
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to build all four subject areas 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 with real-time feedback and screen-sharing are just as effective as face-to-face tuition and give children full exam preparation without any travel time.
Do you run 11 Plus mock exams?
Yes. We provide full-length, timed mock exams in the GL Assessment format, so students go into the real test already comfortable with the pace and question styles across all four subject areas.
For more detailed answers, visit our full Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Help Your Child Prepare For The Kent Test In Southborough
Put your child on a structured, live 11 Plus programme that develops all four Kent Test subject areas, targets grammar eligibility and keeps preparation on track through regular feedback and exam-style mock practice.
