Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Dedham, Essex 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
The CSSE 11 Plus exam for September 2027 will be in September 2026. Essex Consortium of Selective Schools (CSSE) registration is closed. The exam tests English and Maths, not verbal or nonverbal reasoning.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Dedham?
11 Plus Tutoring offers a summer booster course for students in Dedham each August every year, delivering intensive, structured revision to prepare Year 5 students for the CSSE 11 Plus exam in September. Dedham is a village in the Colchester district, sitting within easy reach of Colchester Royal Grammar School for boys on Lexden Road and Colchester County High School for Girls on Norman Way, two of the strongest selective state schools in Essex and among the most academically competitive in the East of England. Both schools admit through the shared CSSE exam, so focused preparation across English and Maths during the summer covers the ground children need for both schools simultaneously.
The summer before the 11 Plus exam is the stretch of time that tends to separate well-prepared candidates from those who find September arrives before they feel ready. For Year 5 students in Dedham, August is a genuine opportunity when school is finished, the summer holiday gives breathing room, and children can build the kind of consistent timed practice that the CSSE papers reward. Whether the target is CRGS, CCHSG, or one of the Essex Grammar Schools further afield, the summer booster course gives Dedham families the structured support to go in with confidence rather than uncertainty.
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Why Families in Dedham Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Exam practice gap
Many students feel confident after revision but then struggle when faced with a full paper under time pressure. Consistent mock exam practice is the only reliable way to close that exam practice gap.
Timing and speed
The 11 Plus does not reward students who know the answers but run out of time to write them, which is why developing strong timing and speed habits earlier in the summer pays off considerably.
Reasoning topics
Primary schools are not designed to teach Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in the depth required for the 11 Plus, making expert-led support an essential part of any serious preparation plan.
Self-study plateau
Home revision during the school holidays often starts well but quickly loses momentum, and children who hit a self-study plateau without support can lose weeks of valuable preparation time.
Building self-assurance
There is something powerful about walking into the 11 Plus having already sat dozens of practice papers; that kind of confidence-building is particularly difficult to manufacture any other way.
Structured August Learning
Families in Dedham know that structured August learning with a clear timetable and expert-led sessions is what separates prepared students from those who are not.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Dedham
Families in Dedham and nearby areas, including Colchester, Lexden, Mile End and Wivenhoe, across postcodes CO1 to CO7 and CO11, trust our 11 Plus summer revision course to give their children a competitive edge. We work closely with pupils attending local schools, such as Dedham CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, helping them build the confidence and exam technique needed to secure places at Year 7 Grammar Schools.
Why Choose Our Dedham 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Development
Push forward core 11 Plus skills through structured online summer revision covering Maths, English, VR and NVR before the September exam.
Personalised Assistance
Small groups of up to six students enable tutors to provide individual attention, targeted feedback, and firm support in each session.
Professional Tutors
DBS-checked 11 Plus tutors proficient in the CSSE format and groomed for Essex Grammar School preparation.
Timed simulated practice
Pupils undergo regular timed CSSE-style tasks and gather tutor feedback that lifts confidence, accuracy and exam technique.
Expert-Directed Classes
Consistent, step-by-step teaching and practical exam techniques are conveyed by experienced online 11 Plus tutors.
Interactive Learning
Spirited online lessons are designed to keep children focused, motivated, and actively engaged across sessions.
Professional Advice
Solid feedback on every mock paper helps students identify mistakes, address weak areas, and make steady progress.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
Dedham Student Enhances Skills Through 11 Plus Summer Course
For a Year 5 girl in Dedham, the summer holidays meant joining our 11 Plus summer booster course for mock exam practice rather than taking a break. The four-week structure, comprising 12 lessons, focused heavily on mock and practice papers in Maths and English. Through regular practice and tutor feedback, she became quicker at spotting question patterns. Heading into September, she felt far more settled and self-assured.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Dedham 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 Course Matters for Dedham Families
11 Plus CSSE registration opens in mid-May and closes in late June, with the test sat once in mid-September regardless of how many member grammar schools a child applies to. Results are emailed to parents in mid-October, ahead of the 31st October local authority application deadline.
For many families in Dedham or nearby areas such as Colchester, Lexden, Mile End and Wivenhoe, the 11 Plus summer course helps bridge the gap between preparation and exam day by improving timing, confidence, and full-paper exam technique before September.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring approaches 11 Plus entrance exam preparation with a clear sense of purpose, operating as a UK-based online tuition service built for children working their way from Year 3 through to Year 5. Whatever exam a child is facing, the groundwork is already laid. GL Assessment, Quest Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE and school-specific papers are all part of the curriculum, spanning Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
While booster courses play their part, the support doesn’t end there. One-to-one tuition with qualified and DBS-checked tutors gives each child individual attention; a homework portal keeps practice consistent; and regular assessments ensure nothing is left to guesswork. The student dashboard makes it easy to track progress, and Trustpilot is full of reviews from families who’ve seen the results firsthand.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Dedham
Signing up is simple:
1. Fill out the online registration form, email us at [email protected] or call at 07961 536224
2. Complete the payment to secure your child’s place.
3. Receive a confirmation along with full course details.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Admission to Colchester Royal Grammar School is not guaranteed by a qualified 11 Plus exam score. The school is very popular and selective, so your child may apply if they get a passing grade.