Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Appleby 2026
Price
£499
upfront
Trial
No free trial
for this intensive course
Sessions
12 live sessions
24 teaching hours
Listen to the '11 Plus Summer Booster Course' Creator in the following audio message with an Introduction to the Course
Key Highlights of Our 11 Plus Online Summer Course
2027 Entry Note
Registration for the 2027 Grammar School entry test opened in May and will close on 12th July 2026. Visit Queen Elizabeth Grammar School’s website for information about late registration and exam dates.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Appleby?
Our online 11 Plus summer course helps Year 5 pupils in Appleby and nearby areas, including CA17, CA10, and LA8, make the most of the crucial summer holidays before the entrance examination for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS). Through structured revision, expert tuition, and regular mock practice, students can strengthen their skills and improve their readiness for the test.
The summer break provides an ideal opportunity to focus on 11 Plus preparation without the demands of the school term. During this period, pupils can consolidate key knowledge, improve exam technique, and build the confidence needed to approach the examination successfully.
Families seeking longer-term support can also explore our year-round online one-to-one 11 Plus Tuition for Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 pupils.
Why Families in Appleby Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Exam practice gap
Many students have limited experience with mock exams. Summer courses provide them with regular exam practice.
Timing and speed
Mastery over key exam skills, such as time management and stress management, is crucial for 11 Plus exam success
Reasoning subjects
Many students are unfamiliar with Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, as these are not taught in primary schools
Self-study plateau
For many students, self-study during the summer break does not help achieve desired results due to inconsistency
Confidence building
Structured support, mock exam practice and personalised feedback build the confidence of students
Structured August learning
Personalised support in the valuable final weeks of August helps students enter Year 6 ready.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Appleby
Our 11 Plus summer course helps Year 5 students in Appleby and nearby areas such as Keswick and Carlisle prepare for the upcoming entrance exam. Led by expert tutors, our small-group lessons with timed, mock-style practice boost the confidence of students at primary schools such as Appleby Primary School and Long Marton Community School who are working towards Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS).
Why Choose Our Appleby 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Progress
With targeted, high-impact revision support, our summer course helps students make significant progress in just 4 weeks.
Personalised Support
We keep our group lessons small to enable tutors to work one-to-one with each child and provide expert guidance
Experienced Tutors
All our tutors are qualified, experienced and DBS-checked, providing high-quality tuition support to students
Timed mock-style practice in every live session
We familiarise your child with 11 Plus exam conditions with timed mock-style practice
Expert-Led Lessons
Our tutors teach students tricks and effective strategies to write answers examiner is looking for
Interactive Learning
We keep your child motivated and focused with live explanations, examples, and effective revision resources
Expert Feedback
Our tutors pinpoint your child’s strengths and weaknesses and share detailed feedback to improve performance
Professional Feedback
Detailed feedback after every mock paper to help students identify mistakes, improve weak areas, and make steady progress.
How Summer Mock Papers Helped an Appleby Student Strengthen Every 11 Plus Subject
Preparing for the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School entrance test, a Year 5 boy in Appleby joined our 11 Plus summer course to boost revision in the final weeks before the entrance test. We helped him review all key Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning topics and strengthen exam skills through timed mock-style practice in every live session. Our tutors provided him expert feedback that also played a key role in bridging learning gaps. By the end of the course, he had a much clearer understanding of key topics and exam format.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Appleby 2026?
English
- Comprehension – Understanding and interpreting texts
- Spelling – Identifying and correcting spelling errors
- Vocabulary – Synonyms, antonyms, word meanings
- Writing Skills – Creative writing, story development, and organisation
- Grammar and Punctuation – Sentence structure, parts of speech
Maths
- Fractions and Decimals – Simplifying fractions, converting decimals
- Algebra – Solving basic equations, understanding variables
- Ratio and Proportion – Solving ratio problems, scaling quantities
- Geometry – Shapes, angles, perimeter, and area
- Arithmetic – Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogies – Identifying relationships between words
- Word Matching – Identifying matching words or phrases based on meanings
- Antonyms and Synonyms – Finding opposite and similar meanings
- Reading and Understanding – Deductive reasoning based on text
- Letter Sequences – Recognising patterns in letter arrangements
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Rotation and Reflection –Recognising shapes rotated or reflected
- Mirror Images – Recognising mirrored shapes and figures
- Odd One Out – Identifying the item that doesn’t belong
- Shape Patterns – Identifying patterns in shapes and images
- Mathematical Shapes and Symmetry
Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms – Words with similar or opposite meanings.
- Phrasal Verbs and Collocations – Learning natural word pairings and multi-word verbs.
- Root Words – Understanding base words that can take prefixes or suffixes.
- Connotations and Idioms – Recognising word associations and commonly used expressions.
- Compound Words – Forming words by combining two different words.
Why the 11 Plus Summer Booster Matters for Appleby Families
As there is only one state-funded Grammar School in Cumbria, thousands of students apply for a handful of Year 7 places at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS). It attracts students across Cumbria and nearby areas.
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) is a co-educational Grammar School that offers 160 Year 7 places. Targeted mock exam practice during summer break boosts the confidence of students.
The entrance test for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) is provided by Future Stories Community Enterprise Ltd (FSCE). It consists of 3 papers, built around the KS2 SATs curriculum. Each paper lasts approximately 45-60 minutes.
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) awards the first 32 places (20% of the total intake) strictly based on the highest-ranked aggregate scores. That is why families use the summer break to prepare for the entrance test comprehensively.
When the number of applicants exceeds the published admission number of 160, the remaining places will be allocated according to the oversubscription criteria. (QEGS Penrith Admission Policy 2026-2027)
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is a UK-based online tuition platform that specialises in preparing Year 3, 4 and 5 students for the Grammar School entrance exam through one-to-one lessons, mock exams and personalised feedback reports. It offers targeted support for GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE and school-specific papers. 11 Plus Tutoring understands the unique educational landscape of the UK and has effectively designed an 11 Plus summer booster course for Year 5 students. Many of the students had a productive summer with our booster course. You can read reviews on Trustpilot.How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Appleby
Register in 3 easy steps:
1. Fill out the online registration form, email us at [email protected] or call at 07961 536224
2. Complete the upfront one-time payment of £499 to secure your child’s place.
3. Receive a confirmation along with full course details.