Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Erdington, Birmingham 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
Online registration for the West Midlands 11 Plus test is open from 5th May to 4:00 PM on 26th June 2026. The GL Assessment exam will be held on 12th September 2026 for Year 5 pupils seeking entry in September 2027. For more information, visit Birmingham County Council.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Erdington?
11 Plus Tutoring provides a summer booster course in Erdington every August, specifically designed for Year 5 students who are preparing for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. This course offers structured revision tailored for families located in the B23 and B24 postcode areas, as well as other nearby communities in north Birmingham. It aims to assist children who are targeting prestigious Grammar Schools such as Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, and the King Edward VI Grammar Schools.
For Year 5 pupils, the last part of the summer holidays is an important time for 11 Plus preparation. After finishing primary school, August is a great chance to review key topics, work on any weaker areas, and build the speed, accuracy, and confidence needed to do well in the September GL Assessment.
If you are looking for support throughout the year, please visit our 11 Plus Tutoring page.
Why Families in Erdington Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Getting into Grammar Schools
Parents want their children to score well for competitive schools like Bishop Vesey’s, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, and King Edward VI schools.
Practising Reasoning Skills
The GL Assessment exam tests Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Spatial Reasoning. Focused summer practice is essential since these topics are often not taught in state primary schools.
Maintaining Learning in Summer
Regular lessons in August help children keep their English and Maths skills during the long break.
Improving Speed and Time Management
Students learn shortcuts and pacing techniques to finish multiple-choice questions on time.
Building Confidence with Mock Tests
Timed mock exams help students feel confident and ready for the real test.
Learning from Home
Online lessons allow students to study from home, saving parents from traffic on busy roads.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Erdington
We help families in Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, Boldmere, Wylde Green, and Four Oaks, covering the B23, B73and B74 postcode areas. Our support includes pupils from local primary schools such as The Abbey Catholic Primary School, Erdington Hall Primary School, Featherstone Primary School, and Paget Primary School. Many of these children are preparing for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test and hope to attend top regional schools such as Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, and the King Edward VI Grammar Schools.Why Choose Our Erdington 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Expert Live Tutors
Your child learns from experienced teachers who know exactly how to pass the West Midlands GL Assessment.
Small, Friendly Groups
We keep classes small so your child gets lots of support, stays focused, and can ask questions easily.
Proven Exam Tips
We teach smart shortcuts and time-saving tricks to help students finish the tricky multiple-choice sheets quickly.
Realistic Mock Exams
Regular timed practice tests help your child feel comfortable with exam pressure and avoid simple mistakes.
Fun and Engaging
We make learning reasoning puzzles and core English and Maths topics interesting, so children stay excited to learn.
Stress-Free Learning
Lessons are interactive and online, meaning your child learns safely from home and you avoid busy Birmingham traffic.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
Clear Progress Updates
Parents receive detailed feedback after every practice test to see exactly where scores are improving.
A Student Went From Hesitant To High-Scoring
The strict 11 Plus time limits used to overwhelm a bright Year 5 student from Erdington. Although she excelled during relaxed home study, she frequently panicked during timed GL Assessment practice. Everything changed when she joined our August online booster course. In our live, small-group sessions, she mastered rapid elimination shortcuts for complex Verbal and Spatial Reasoning puzzles. Daily sprint drills turned speed practice into an enjoyable game. By late August, she was finishing full mock papers comfortably, easily earning her Year 7 spot at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Erdington 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 Erdington Families
For many families in Erdington and nearby areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Wylde Green, Boldmere, and Four Oaks, the 11 Plus summer course helps students prepare for exam day. It builds timing, confidence, and full-paper exam skills before September.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is an online UK-based service supporting children in Years 3 to 5 as they prepare for entrance exams. We work with all major exam boards, including GL Assessment and CEM. Our program covers Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We offer booster courses and one-on-one sessions with qualified, DBS-checked tutors. Students complete regular assessments and can monitor their progress through a dedicated dashboard. Parents are encouraged to view our Trust Pilot reviews for feedback on our service.How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Erdington
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.