Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Blackfen 2026
11 Plus Tutoring runs a live online 11 Plus summer booster course for Year 5 students in Blackfen, Bexley, preparing for the Bexley Selection Test in September 2026. The 4-week August programme helps children strengthen core skills in vocabulary, comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning through structured small-group lessons, timed GL-style mock papers and detailed tutor feedback. The course is designed specifically for families in Blackfen DA15, DA8 and DA9 who want focused exam preparation during the final summer before the 11 Plus.
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
Year 7 Entry 2027
This August 2026 course supports Year 5 students preparing for the Bexley Selection Test in September 2026 for Year 7 entry in September 2027. Registration opens on 1 March 2026 and closes on 31 March 2026, with the test taking place between 7 and 10 September 2026. Results will be released in October 2026, in accordance with the London Borough of Bexley guidance.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Blackfen?
11 Plus Tutoring offers a summer booster course for students in Blackfen throughout August every year, providing intensive and structured revision for Year 5 children preparing for the Bexley Selection Test in September. The course supports families in Blackfen and surrounding DA15 areas whose children are working towards grammar school places at Bexley Grammar School, Beths Grammar School, Townley Grammar School, and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School.
The summer period before the 11 Plus exam is a key preparation phase for Year 5 pupils. By August, most children have finished their school year, giving them time to revisit key topics, address weaker areas, and develop the speed and accuracy needed for timed exam conditions ahead of the Bexley Selection Test in September.
For year-round preparation, visit our 11 Plus Blackfen Tuition page.
Why Families in Blackfen Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Exam practice gap
Many children understand the topics, but still need consistent timed practice under exam-style conditions
Timing and speed
Students often require improvement in working quickly while maintaining accuracy under pressure
Reasoning subjects
Extra practice is needed for Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, which are not always covered in school lessons
Self-study plateau
Parents seek expert tutor feedback and structured guidance in the final preparation weeks
Confidence building
Regular mock exams also help children become calmer and better prepared when facing real test conditions.
Structured August learning
Families prefer a planned and consistent study routine during August rather than unstructured revision.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Blackfen
We support families in Blackfen and nearby Bexley areas, including Sidcup, Welling, New Eltham, and Blendon, covering DA15 and surrounding postcode areas. This includes children attending local primary schools such as Blackfen School area primaries, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary, Birkbeck Primary, Sherwood Park Primary, and Days Lane Primary. Many of these students are in their final preparation phase ahead of the Bexley Selection Test and are aiming for Year 7 grammar school places.
Why Choose Our Blackfen11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Progress
Reinforce key concepts and strengthen exam performance through intensive revision designed specifically for the final weeks before the Buckinghamshire GL Assessment.
Personalised Support
With a maximum of six students per group, tutors can adapt explanations, answer individual questions and provide guidance tailored to each child's needs.
Experienced Tutors
Learn from specialist 11 Plus tutors who understand the demands of selective school entrance exams and the skills required to succeed in Buckinghamshire's testing system.
Timed Mock-Style Practice in Every Live Session
Students regularly complete realistic exam questions under timed conditions, helping them become more comfortable with pacing and decision-making during the test.
Expert Feedback
Tutors provide ongoing performance reviews, highlighting strengths, identifying areas for improvement and helping students make measurable progress throughout the programme.
Interactive Learning
Lessons encourage discussion, participation, and active engagement, helping children stay motivated while deepening their understanding of key topics.
Expert-Led Lessons
Every session focuses on proven strategies, effective problem-solving methods and practical techniques that students can apply immediately in exam situations.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
A Year 5 Blackfen Student’s Journey to Success Through Summer Mock Practice
From Blackfen, a five-year student enrolled in the summer booster course to become more familiar with timed Bexley Selection Test-style papers before the September exam. During the four-week programme, consistent practice and tutor guidance helped improve working speed, question accuracy, and overall exam technique across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. By the final stage of the course, the student was attempting full-length mock papers with better focus, improved time management, and a more structured approach to answering questions under exam conditions.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Blackfen 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 – Understanding shape relationships 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 Blackfen Families
Bexley Selection Test takes place in September of Year 6, with registration normally completed during March of Year 5. Children who continue timed practice throughout August are usually better prepared for the speed, structure, and pressure of the real exam.
Townley Grammar School and Beths Grammar School admit students each year through the Bexley Selection Test process.
The Bexley Selection Test consists of two timed papers taken on the same day. Paper 1 assesses English and Verbal Reasoning, while Paper 2 assesses Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Regular timed mock practice helps build speed, accuracy, and exam confidence.
According to the London Borough of Bexley guidance, more students achieve the qualifying standard each year than there are grammar school places available, meaning the required score is only the first stage of selection.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is a UK-based online tuition provider specialising in preparation for the 11 Plus entrance exams. We support learners from Year 3 to Year 5, helping them build strong foundations and exam confidence ahead of selective school entry. Our programmes cover all major exam boards, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and school-specific entrance tests. Tuition is delivered across all core subjects: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Alongside intensive booster courses, we also provide one-to-one tuition with qualified and DBS-checked tutors, a structured homework system, regular progress assessments, and a student dashboard to monitor improvement over time. You can read reviews on Trust Pilot.How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Blackfen
Signing up is simple:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Call to Secure Your Child’s Place
With the Bexley Selection Test approaching in September, the summer break provides the last opportunity for focused preparation. August is a crucial period for improving exam technique, timing, and confidence before the real test. As places on the course are limited, early registration is advised to avoid missing out.