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Online 11 Plus Tuition in West Kirby, Wirral
Children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 across West Kirby, Wirral, can join Adnan Khan Tutoring’s live one-to-one online 11 Plus programme. We support pupils from the CH48 5EQ, CH48 6DR, CH48 8GG, CH48 5DP and CH48 5DH postcode areas. West Kirby is home to two selective Grammar Schools in its own right: Calday Grange Grammar School for boys and West Kirby Grammar School for girls. Both use the shared Wirral Admissions Test, set by Quest Assessments, covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths.
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Families in West Kirby can access live 11 Plus tuition through Adnan Khan Tutoring. We support Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children across the CH48 5EQ, CH48 6DR, CH48 8GG, CH48 5DP and CH48 5DH postcode areas who are preparing for selective entry to Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School.
With live online lessons, children in West Kirby can prepare for the 11 Plus from the comfort of their homes, giving families the flexibility to balance tuition with school, hobbies, and busy schedules.
Why Families in West Kirby Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Many West Kirby families begin looking into 11 Plus support once they realise how much preparation is required, given neither is taught as part of the standard primary curriculum. The situations that most often prompt this:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for West Kirby Families
Wirral is one of the areas of England where selective Grammar School education remains available through the 11 Plus entrance process. For families in West Kirby, there are two of the main selective options, making early and well-structured preparation increasingly important.
Calday Grange Grammar School admits 210 boys and West Kirby Grammar School admits 180 girls into Year 7 each September, both through the shared Wirral Admissions Test.
Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School receive more qualified applicants than there are available places; priority is given according to their published oversubscription criteria, including looked-after children, medical or social need, siblings, and proximity to the school.
For West Kirby families, having both target schools on the doorstep is a real advantage, but it doesn’t reduce how competitive the entrance test itself is with two demanding reasoning papers to prepare for; thorough, structured preparation is still what turns proximity into an actual offer.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in West Kirby
Many of the families we support live across West Kirby’s CH48 5EQ, CH48 6DR, CH48 8GG, CH48 5DP and CH48 5DH postcode area, including the communities of Grange, Meols and West Kirby town centre. We regularly teach children from West Kirby Primary School, Black Horse Hill Infant School, and neighbouring primary schools.
The majority of our West Kirby students are in Years 3 to 5 and are working towards places at Calday Grange Grammar School or West Kirby Grammar School.
For the September 2027 entry, the Assessment Request Form must be completed by 31 May 2026, with the Wirral Admissions Test to be sat on Tuesday 15 September 2026. Results are emailed to families on Wednesday 21 October 2026, and a Wirral Parental Preference Form (or your home authority’s common application form, if applicable) must then be submitted by 31 October 2026.
West Kirby families exploring a later Grammar School application can also benefit from our structured 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition courses.
The Journey of a West Kirby Student Improving Their 11 Plus Preparation
A family living in Grange, West Kirby, wanted additional preparation after realising their daughter’s classroom learning had not covered Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning. Over a structured programme featuring weekly tuition, exam-style practice and full mock tests, she became increasingly confident with both question types before sitting the Wirral Admissions Test.
11 Plus Maths
The Wirral Admissions Test’s Maths content covers Key Stage 2 arithmetic, multi-step word problems and data interpretation, presented in multiple-choice format. Our sessions build core fluency first, then move into timed multiple-choice practice, so children are comfortable with both the content and the format under exam conditions.
11 Plus English
English content within the Wirral Admissions Test framework focuses on comprehension, grammar, punctuation, and spelling and is tested through multiple-choice questions. Our lessons build precise reading and language accuracy to the standard the test demands.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is a core part of the Wirral Admissions Test, assessing a child’s ability to solve problems using written information such as letters, words and numbers. Since it isn’t taught at primary school, our sessions introduce coded sequences, word patterns and logic-based questions from an early stage, building the vocabulary and reasoning speed West Kirby children need for both Calday Grange and West Kirby Grammar School.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning is also tested, assessing a child’s ability to solve problems using shapes, diagrams and visual patterns rather than words or numbers. Our sessions build spatial awareness and pattern-recognition skills through structured, progressively challenging practice, since this content is unfamiliar to most children until they begin dedicated 11 Plus preparation.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for West Kirby Families
Thorough 11 Plus preparation for West Kirby means covering all four areas the Wirral Admissions Test can draw on: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Here’s what families can expect:
Preparation is aligned with the exact format used by Calday Grange and West Kirby Grammar School from day one, covering every subject area the test may include.
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
For over two decades, families have trusted Adnan Khan Tutoring for high-quality educational support led by Adnan Khan, a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer and teacher trainer. To learn more about our values, methods and experience, visit the Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our 11 Plus programme for West Kirby families is built around the full Wirral Admissions Test: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
By continuing his academic career at Buckinghamshire New University, Adnan Khan brings broad educational expertise and a strong commitment to effective teaching into every aspect of the Adnan Khan Tutoring programme.
Trustpilot provides independent feedback from families who have chosen Adnan Khan Tutoring, allowing prospective parents to read about real experiences and the progress children have made during the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in West Kirby?
Our live one-to-one online 11 Plus lessons provide Year 3 to Year 5 children in West Kirby with structured preparation for the Wirral Admissions Test, helping them work towards selective places at Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School.
Are there Grammar Schools in West Kirby itself?
Yes. Calday Grange Grammar School (boys) and West Kirby Grammar School (girls) are both based in West Kirby and are part of the Wirral Grammar Schools Consortium.
What does the Wirral Admissions Test cover?
The Wirral Admissions Test, set by Quest Assessments, consists of two multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths, sat on the same day for entry to any of the four Wirral consortium Grammar Schools.
Does my child need to sit separate tests for Calday Grange and West Kirby Grammar School?
No. Children sit the Wirral Admissions Test once, and the same result is used to consider them for any of the four Wirral consortium Grammar Schools they’ve applied to.
Does living in West Kirby guarantee a place at either school?
No. Neither school has a fixed catchment area, but once a child meets the qualifying standard, remaining places are prioritised by walking distance from the school — a genuine advantage for West Kirby families. However, a strong test score is still required first.
When should my child start 11 Plus tuition in West Kirby?
Starting in Year 3 or Year 4 gives the most time to build unfamiliar Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills alongside Maths and English, well before the Assessment Request Form deadline of 31 May 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 in-person tuition and give West Kirby children thorough preparation for the Wirral Admissions Test from home.
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Want structured 11 Plus support in West Kirby?
Start your child’s journey towards Calday Grange Grammar School or West Kirby Grammar School with a structured live 11 Plus programme designed specifically for the Wirral Admissions Test, building confidence in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through personalised teaching, regular feedback and realistic exam-style practice.
