- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Stafford, Staffordshire
As the administrative centre of Staffordshire, Stafford attracts many families seeking high-quality preparation for selective secondary education. Our live online 11 Plus tuition supports Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils across the ST16, ST17, ST18 and surrounding postcode areas, helping children build strong foundations in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through carefully structured lessons.
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A successful 11 Plus journey is built on consistent learning rather than last-minute revision. Our online programme combines expert teaching, personalised guidance and regular assessment to help children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 across the ST16, ST17, ST18 and surrounding postcode areas strengthen subject knowledge while developing confidence and effective examination techniques for Grammar Schools entrance tests including Wolverhampton Girls’ High School, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Queen Mary’s High School, King Edward VI Aston School, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School and Handsworth Grammar School.
Studying online allows Stafford families to access specialist tuition from home, making lessons easier to fit around school timetables, sports clubs and other extracurricular activities.
Why Stafford Families Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Selective entrance examinations require children to solve unfamiliar questions accurately while working under time pressure. Specialist tuition helps pupils become familiar with these challenges through structured teaching and gradual skill development.
Why Early Preparation Benefits Stafford Pupils
Starting preparation during Year 3 or Year 4 gives children time to develop knowledge gradually while avoiding unnecessary pressure closer to the examination. Regular practice over several years also helps pupils improve examination speed, confidence and problem-solving ability.
Pupils applying for Grammar Schools from Stafford usually sit the West Midlands 11 Plus entrance exam, which is made up of two multiple-choice papers lasting approximately 50–60 minutes each, including instructions. The assessment measures English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning, with no written composition. Final results are age-standardised, with English and Verbal Reasoning contributing 50%, while Mathematics and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning each contribute 25% of the overall score.
Families in Stafford commonly consider selective schools such as Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School in Walsall, together with other Grammar Schools across the West Midlands. For September 2027 entry, the Published Admission Number (PAN) is 192 places at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School and 140 places at King Edward VI Aston School.
Parents of children in Year 5 who intend to apply for Year 7 Grammar School admission should complete the online entrance test registration within the published application period. The latest registration dates, admissions timetable and important deadlines are available from the relevant Grammar Schools and the Birmingham Grammar Schools Admissions Timetable.
With competition for selective school places remaining strong, long-term preparation helps pupils approach the entrance examination with confidence, strong academic skills and well-developed exam techniques
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Stafford
Children from across Stafford regularly join our live online 11 Plus tuition programme. We welcome families from Baswich, Wildwood, Weeping Cross, Castlefields, Rowley Park, Creswell, Little Haywood, Great Haywood, Brocton, Weston and other nearby communities, covering the ST16, ST17 and ST18 postcode areas. Our tutors also teach pupils attending local primary schools such as St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Leasowes Primary School, Parkside Primary School and St John’s Catholic Primary School.
Many children enrol during Year 3, Year 4 or Year 5 while planning applications to Wolverhampton Girls’ High School, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Queen Mary’s High School, King Edward VI Aston School, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School and Handsworth Grammar School.
Parents are encouraged to follow the latest admissions guidance published by their preferred Grammar Schools, including information about registration periods, entrance test arrangements and application deadlines. For the 2027 Queen Mary’s High School admissions process, registration closed on Friday 26 June 2026. Candidates receive their test information in early September, before sitting the 11 Plus entrance examination on Saturday 12 September 2026. Results will be emailed to families on 16 October 2026.
For pupils considering selective entry after Year 7, we also provide specialist online 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition.
How a Stafford Student Strengthened Their 11 Plus Performance
Following an initial assessment, one Stafford pupil demonstrated strong classroom knowledge but found timed reasoning papers difficult to complete accurately. Through weekly live tuition, carefully targeted practice, detailed tutor feedback and realistic mock examinations, the pupil steadily improved working speed, examination confidence and overall performance before taking the 11 Plus.
11 Plus Maths
Maths lessons develop confidence across arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, algebra, geometry and multi-step problem-solving. Pupils also learn practical strategies for presenting solutions clearly, checking their work and managing time effectively during examinations.
11 Plus English
English sessions focus on strengthening comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation and written communication. Regular reading and language activities help children answer increasingly demanding questions with greater confidence and accuracy.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Children learn systematic approaches to solving analogies, coded words, vocabulary relationships, letter patterns and logical language questions. Frequent timed practice helps improve both accuracy and decision-making speed.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Lessons introduce visual reasoning through pattern recognition, matrices, rotations, reflections and spatial awareness activities. Step-by-step guidance enables pupils to tackle unfamiliar question types with growing confidence.
How Our Online 11 Plus Programme Supports Stafford Families
Every child follows a personalised 11 Plus programme tailored to their individual learning needs. Our tuition includes:
Throughout the programme, pupils steadily build stronger English, Maths and reasoning skills while becoming increasingly familiar with the demands of Grammar School entrance examinations through consistent teaching and structured preparation.
Why Stafford Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Established in 2000, Adnan Khan Tutoring has supported children preparing for Grammar School entrance examinations through structured teaching and personalised guidance. The programme is led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer with extensive experience in education. You can learn more about our teaching philosophy on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Carefully planned online lessons cover every major area assessed in selective entrance tests, including English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Alongside subject knowledge, pupils steadily improve confidence, accuracy and examination technique through guided practice, homework and regular assessments.
Beyond the tuition programme, Adnan Khan’s academic work at Buckinghamshire New University reflects his wider contribution to teacher education and educational development.
Families can also read independent Trustpilot reviews to see how other families have benefited from our online tuition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Stafford?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus tuition for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils living in Stafford and surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Which subjects are included in the 11 Plus course?
The programme covers English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, helping children prepare thoroughly for Grammar School entrance examinations.
How are Grammar School entrance tests scored?
Many Grammar Schools use age-standardised scores, allowing children of different ages within the same year group to be assessed fairly. The qualifying standard varies according to each school’s admissions process.
Will achieving the qualifying score guarantee a place?
No. Admission depends on each Grammar School’s published admissions policy, oversubscription criteria and the child’s entrance test performance.
When should children begin 11 Plus preparation?
Many Stafford families start tuition in Year 3 or Year 4, giving children sufficient time to strengthen academic skills and become familiar with exam techniques before Year 6.
Can online tuition prepare my child effectively for the 11 Plus exam?
Yes. Live online lessons provide direct interaction with experienced tutors, supported by homework, regular assessments, mock exams and personalised feedback throughout the programme.
Are mock examinations included in the 11 Plus programme?
Yes. Pupils complete realistic timed mock exams during the course, helping them improve confidence, exam technique and time management before sitting the real assessment.
More information is available on the Adnan Khan Tutoring FAQ page.
Help Your Child Prepare for Success in Stafford
With expert teaching, structured learning and individual support, our online 11 Plus programme helps Stafford pupils develop the knowledge, confidence and examination skills needed to perform at their best in Grammar School entrance examinations.