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Online 11 Plus Tuition in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Children in Stonehouse and surrounding Gloucestershire postcodes, including GL10 2, GL10 3, GL5, GL6 and GL11, can join Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus Tuition for Years 3, 4 and 5. Sessions are structured around the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test, provided by GL Assessment, covering English and Verbal Reasoning, Maths, and Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning across two multiple-choice papers.
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For children whose families are based in Stonehouse and the surrounding areas, including Kings Stanley, Leonard Stanley, Eastington, Ebley, Ryeford, Bridgend, Frocester, Haresfield and Standish, across GL10 2, GL10 3, GL5 4, GL2 and GL11, Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live 11 Plus lessons for children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. We support children working towards selective places at Stroud High School and Marling School, as well as the wider Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Consortium, which includes Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham and The Crypt School, Sir Thomas Rich’s School, Ribston Hall High School and Denmark Road High School in Gloucester.
Because all lessons take place live online, children in Stonehouse and across the GL10 postcode area can benefit from structured, expert-led 11 Plus preparation without any need to travel. Sessions are scheduled flexibly around school hours, after-school activities and wider family commitments.
Why Stonehouse Families Start Looking for 11 Plus Support
Parents in Stonehouse and the surrounding villages typically begin considering structured tuition when they see the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test or notice one or more of the following:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Stonehouse Families
Gloucestershire is one of a small number of areas in England with a fully selective secondary system, and the Grammar Schools are just a short distance from Stonehouse in Stroud and across the county.
As one of Gloucestershire’s selective Grammar Schools, Stroud High School admits up to 150 students into Year 7. Places are awarded to pupils who achieve the required standard through the selective admissions process. Marling School is a state-funded Grammar School for boys aged 11–16, with 150 Year 7 places available. Candidates must complete the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test and secure a qualifying rank to gain admission.
There is no fixed pass mark for the Gloucestershire 11 Plus. The qualifying standard is determined after the test, based on each school’s rank order of age-standardised scores.
All seven Schools are highly oversubscribed. Only candidates who meet the qualifying standard on the Entrance Test will be eligible for consideration for admission to the school. The qualifying standard is not a pre-defined pass mark, but reflects a candidate’s position in the rank order of standardised scores in the Entrance Test.
These realities, and the strong demand for a limited number of Grammar School places each year, explain why many Stonehouse families begin structured 11 Plus preparation well in advance and look for expert support to give their child the strongest possible foundation.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Stonehouse
Families throughout Stonehouse and nearby Stroud villages can access our 11 Plus preparation programme, which covers areas such as Kings Stanley, Leonard Stanley, Eastington, Ebley, Ryeford, Frocester, Haresfield, Standish, Nympsfield and Middleyard. We help children from local primary schools across the GL10, GL5, GL6 and GL11 areas, including Stonehouse Park Infant School, Park Junior School, King’s Stanley C of E Primary School, Leonard Stanley C of E Primary School and other surrounding schools.
Families in Nailsworth, Brimscombe, Cainscross, and other areas of the Stroud district can also access our dedicated online 11 Plus preparation support, helping children build the skills and confidence needed for admission to Grammar School.
Our pupils are typically in Years 3, 4 or 5. They are working towards the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test to secure places at selective schools, including Stroud High School, Marling School, Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham, Sir Thomas Rich’s School, Ribston Hall High School, and Denmark Road High School in Gloucester.
Registration for September 2027 Grammar School entry through the Gloucestershire consortium opens at noon on 18 May 2026. Parents should check Gloucestershire County Council’s official guidance for registration arrangements, test centre information and next steps. The Entrance Test is scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026, with results due in mid-October 2026.
For families in Stonehouse considering Grammar School entry at a later age, we provide structured 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition designed to prepare students for selective school assessments.
How a Stonehouse Student Strengthened Their 11 Plus Preparation
When a child from the Stonehouse area started our programme in Year 4, their assessment showed a strong foundation in Maths but identified opportunities to improve Verbal Reasoning and timed reading comprehension. Following an 18-month preparation plan with weekly tuition, home practice and mock assessments, the child made steady progress towards the demands of the Gloucestershire Grammar School entrance test.
11 Plus Maths
The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test Maths paper is based on KS2 topics such as number, measurement, geometry, statistics and algebraic reasoning, while testing pupils at a much higher level of application. Our tutors support children in developing logical thinking, problem-solving strategies and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar questions. Through regular practice, we help students improve speed, accuracy, time management and attention to detail for the test environment. Visit our 11 Plus preparation page for more information.
11 Plus English
The GL Assessment English and Verbal Reasoning paper requires children to go beyond basic reading skills by analysing texts, understanding implied meanings, interpreting language and producing well-structured responses. Our online English lessons help pupils strengthen their comprehension skills while expanding their vocabulary by working with synonyms, antonyms, word roots, and contextual meanings. Regular timed practice develops the speed, accuracy and confidence needed for the actual assessment.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Many strong students find Verbal Reasoning challenging at first because it involves unfamiliar question styles that are not usually covered in everyday classroom learning. From word connections and analogies to codes, sequences and logical puzzles, children need to develop new problem-solving approaches. Our tutors break down each question type, teach effective strategies and provide structured practice to help pupils become confident with these skills.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Unlike traditional curriculum-based subjects, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning tests a child’s ability to think visually and identify patterns without relying on learned knowledge. Many pupils encounter these question types for the first time during 11 Plus preparation. Our tutors introduce each skill gradually, covering topics such as sequences, matrices, reflections, rotations and spatial relationships, while regular timed practice helps children approach the test with confidence.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Stonehouse Families
Our 11 Plus preparation programme for families in Stonehouse and across GL10 is clearly structured, individually tailored and aligned from the start to the specific demands of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test. It includes:
Every session is planned to match the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test style and expectations, allowing children to develop the right techniques and confidence through focused preparation from the beginning.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Since its establishment in 2000, Adnan Khan Tutoring has provided high-quality tuition for students, drawing on Adnan Khan’s extensive experience as a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer, and teacher trainer. More information about our teaching approach is available on the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme covers all four areas of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test: Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning, with every lesson designed around the GL Assessment format and question types used by Stroud High School, Marling School and the wider Gloucestershire consortium.
His academic role with Buckinghamshire New University forms part of Adnan Khan’s wider educational experience, helping inform the structured and effective teaching approach used in his tutoring.
Families also value independent feedback, which they can view on Trustpilot for Adnan Khan Tutoring, where parents share their experiences and student progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who offers online 11 Plus tuition support for children in Stonehouse?
Children in Stonehouse and the surrounding GL10 villages can prepare for entry to Grammar School through Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live online 11 Plus lessons. Our structured programme for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils aligns with the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test by GL Assessment.
Which Grammar Schools can children from Stonehouse apply to?
Children from Stonehouse are well positioned to apply to the two Stroud Grammar Schools: Stroud High School and Marling School. Using the same single Gloucestershire test result, families may also apply to any of the five additional Grammar Schools in the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Consortium across Cheltenham and Gloucester.
What does the Gloucestershire 11 Plus exam include?
The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test consists of two multiple-choice papers, both administered on the same day, provided by GL Assessment. Paper 1 covers English comprehension, vocabulary and Verbal Reasoning (approximately 60 minutes). Paper 2 covers Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning, including Spatial Reasoning (approximately 60 minutes). All scores are age-standardised after the test.
Is there a fixed pass mark for the Gloucestershire 11 Plus?
No. The qualifying standard is set after the test, based on the rank order of age-standardised scores. Children who score consistently around 75% or above in GL-style practice papers are generally considered on track for Stroud High School and Marling School. Achieving the qualifying standard does not guarantee a place — each school’s oversubscription criteria, including score rank order and distance, determine final admission offers.
When should a child in Stonehouse start 11 Plus preparation?
We recommend beginning in Year 3 or Year 4. Starting early gives children time for thorough, well-paced coverage of all four Gloucestershire test subjects, alongside regular timed practice and full mock exams in the months leading up to the Year 6 September test.
What are the key dates for the Gloucestershire 11 Plus for 2027 entry?
Registration opens at noon on 18 May 2026 and closes at noon on 26 June 2026. The Entrance Test is scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026. Results are released in mid-October 2026. The Common Application Form must be submitted to Gloucestershire County Council by 31 October 2026. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.
Is online 11 Plus tuition as effective as in-person lessons?
Yes. Live online lessons with screen sharing, real-time interaction and immediate feedback provide the same quality of structured preparation as face-to-face tuition. Combined with regular homework, timed practice and full mock exams, our programme gives children in Stonehouse and across GL10 thorough, focused preparation without any need to travel.
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