Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Eltham 2026
11 Plus Tutoring provides a live online 11 Plus intensive summer booster course for Year 5 children in Eltham, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, preparing for the Bexley Selection Test in September 2026. The 4-week 11 Plus summer course in August covers Maths, English vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through small-group sessions, timed GL-style mock practice and tutor feedback for families across Eltham and the SE9 postcode district, including Mottingham, New Eltham and Well Hall.
Price
£499
upfront
Trial
No free trial
for this intensive course
Sessions
12 live sessions
24 teaching hours
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Key Highlights of Our 11 Plus Online Summer Course
2027 Entry Note
This August 2026 course is designed for Year 5 children currently preparing for the Bexley Selection Test, which is taken in September of Year 6 for grammar school entry in September 2027.Key Bexley Selection Test Dates (for September 2027 grammar school entry):Test dates: 2–10 September 2026 (at Bexley primary schools) / 7–10 September 2026 (at grammar school test centres)Results: October 2026CAF deadline: 31 October 2026Registration for the 2027 Bexley Selection Test opens 1 March 2027 and closes 31 March 2027 at midnight. Late registrations are not accepted under any circumstances. Always verify current dates directly at the Bexley Gov Site.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Eltham?
11 Plus Tutoring runs an intensive online summer booster course for students across Eltham and the wider SE9 postcode every August, providing structured, expert-led revision for Year 5 children working towards grammar school places in the year ahead. The course is built around the Bexley Selection Test, which uses GL Assessment papers and evaluates students across English comprehension and verbal ability, mathematical reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. Families throughout Eltham, Mottingham, New Eltham, Well Hall, Avery Hill and Falconwood, all within the SE9 postcode, will find the course directly relevant to the schools their children are targeting.
For Eltham families, the most sought-after grammar school destinations include Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School in Sidcup, alongside Beths Grammar School, Bexley Grammar School and Townley Grammar School across the Bexley consortium. The Bexley Selection Test is highly competitive as only about 30% of children achieve a high enough mark to be able to apply to grammar school. Last year, 5,866 pupils sat the exam, with 2,070 reaching the score required to be considered for grammar school places.
August is the defining preparation window for Year 5 children sitting their grammar school tests in September. By the time August arrives, the school year is complete, and children have the time and mental space to revise everything they have learned, sharpen exam technique, and build the timed-paper stamina the Bexley Selection Test demands.
Why Eltham Families Choose the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Exam practice gap
Children often know the subject content but have limited experience working through full timed papers in the GL Assessment — the style and pace of the Bexley Selection Test requires specific, repeated practice.
Speed and accuracy under pressure
The Bexley test is time-limited and fast-paced. Many students who understand the material still struggle to maintain accuracy under timed conditions, and targeted timed mock practice addresses this directly.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
These two subjects are not part of the standard primary school curriculum, yet they form a significant part of the Bexley Selection Test. Most children need sustained, dedicated practice to become confident in them.
Moving beyond self-study
Revision at home has limits. Parents seek the structured feedback, targeted correction and expert tutor input that independent study simply cannot provide, especially in the final weeks before the exam.
Building genuine exam confidence
Sitting full mock papers regularly under timed conditions gives children a realistic sense of what exam day will feel like, which significantly reduces anxiety and improves actual performance.
Productive use of the summer
Families in Eltham prefer a structured, supervised learning programme over unstructured summer revision, knowing their child is making consistent, measurable progress throughout August.
Summer schedules can be busy, which is why the course is delivered entirely online. Children in Eltham can attend every session from home while still benefiting from live teaching, interactive learning, and regular mock exam practice.
Students We Commonly Support from Eltham and Nearby Areas
We support Year 5 children from across Eltham and the surrounding SE9 communities, including Mottingham, New Eltham, Well Hall, Avery Hill, Falconwood and Shooters Hill. Children attending local primary schools such as Deansfield Primary School,Alderwood Primary School,Ealdham Primary School, Eltham Church of England Primary School and Montbelle Primary School regularly join the course in the summer before their grammar school tests. The large majority of these students are in the final preparation phase ahead of the Bexley Selection Test and are working towards Year 7 grammar school places at schools across the Bexley consortium and beyond.
Why Choose Our Eltham 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Build real momentum
Our focused online summer revision sessions drive meaningful progress across all four tested subjects, Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, in the weeks that matter most before the September assessment.
Small groups, big impact
With a maximum of six students in every session, each child receives regular individual attention, targeted feedback on their specific errors, and consistent support throughout the four weeks- not a one-size-fits-all lesson.
Tutors who know the test
Every session is led by a DBS-checked 11 Plus tutor with hands-on experience preparing children for the Bexley Selection Test and the GL Assessment format used across South East London grammar schools.
Clear, step-by-step teaching
Each topic is taught methodically, with practical exam techniques and clear explanations that help children understand exactly how to approach each question.
Genuinely engaging lessons
Our online sessions are designed to keep Year 5 children focused, curious and actively involved.
Timed mock practice in every session
Children sit full timed mock papers in every live lesson, with immediate tutor feedback on performance.
Detailed, honest feedback
After every mock paper, each student receives specific, detailed feedback on where marks were lost, what needs work, and what has improved, giving both children and parents a clear picture of progress.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
How a Year 5 Eltham Student Improved Through Summer Mock Practice
With a summer course, a local Year 5 student had built a solid foundation across the 11 Plus subjects with mock exam practice. While knowledge was strong, timed papers exposed issues with pacing and concentration, particularly in the reasoning sections where marks were being lost under pressure. Over four weeks, the summer course focused on improving exam discipline through structured mock papers and targeted feedback. As confidence grew, the student became more efficient with time management and more accurate across all sections. By the end of August, they were completing full papers comfortably and approaching the September exams with far greater confidence.
What Topics Are Covered in the Eltham 11 Plus Summer Revision Course 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 Course Matters for Eltham 11 Plus Families
- Beths Grammar School in Bexley and Bexley Grammar School both use the same Bexley Selection Test, meaning strong performance in one assessment opens doors to multiple grammar schools across the borough simultaneously.
The Bexley Selection Test consists of two timed papers sat on the same day. Paper 1 covers English comprehension and verbal reasoning; Paper 2 covers mathematical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Building the stamina and focus to maintain accuracy across both papers without a break is one of the most important things timed mock practice delivers.
Each year, only around 30% of registered children achieve the selective standard, according to London Borough of Bexley data, underscoring that achieving a grammar school place requires consistent and well-structured preparation, not just subject knowledge alone.
For many families in Amersham or nearby areas such as Chesham and Little Chalfont, 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 focuses exclusively on grammar school and selective school entrance exam preparation, helping children from Years 3–5 develop the knowledge, exam technique, and confidence needed to succeed. Our online programmes cover the full range of leading 11 Plus assessment formats, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and individual school entrance tests, with expert support across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. In addition to intensive holiday courses, families can access personalised one-to-one tuition delivered by qualified, DBS-checked tutors. Students benefit from structured homework, regular performance reviews, and an online progress dashboard that keeps parents informed throughout the preparation process. Independent parent reviews are available on Trustpilot.How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Amersham
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 — Eltham 11 Plus Summer Course 2026
It is best suited to Year 5 children who will take the 11 Plus exams and now need to improve exam technique, timing, and accuracy during the final stage of preparation. However, you can contact us for more details.
Many Eltham families use the course when applying to Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Beths Grammar School, Bexley Grammar School, and Townley Grammar School. The skills also support preparation for other selective schools in nearby areas.