Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Kendal, Cumbria 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
Cumbria has one grammar school, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) in Penrith. Admission is based on performance in the FSCE Entrance Test. Families interested in applying should ensure they complete the registration process before the deadline. For the most up-to-date information, parents should refer directly to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School’s website.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Kendal?
11 Plus Tutoring offers a summer booster course for students in Kendal throughout August every year, offering intensive, structured revision for Year 5 children preparing for the regional GL Assessment and FSCE exams in September. The course supports families in Kendal and the surrounding LA9, LA8, and LA23 postcode areas whose children are working towards Grammar School places at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS), Penrith, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School, or other nearby Grammar Schools.
For many Year 5 pupils, the summer holidays provide the final opportunity to prepare thoroughly for the 11 Plus examination. Without the demands of the school timetable, students can focus on revising key topics, addressing remaining weaknesses, and developing the speed and accuracy needed for timed exam papers before the September test.
For year-round preparation, we offer online one-to-one 11 Plus Tuition.
Why Families in Kendal Choose the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Closing the Exam Practice Gap
Many students know the material but need more experience applying their knowledge in realistic exam conditions.
Strengthening Time Management
Timed mock papers help pupils develop the speed, stamina, and accuracy required to perform well in the 11 Plus.
Focused Reasoning Preparation
Specialist support in Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning helps pupils tackle question types they may not have encountered at school.
Avoiding Summer Revision Drift
Without structure, independent revision can lose direction. Regular lessons and tutor feedback help keep preparation on track.
Boosting Exam-Day Confidence
Repeated mock practice helps pupils become more comfortable with the test format and expectations.
Structured Summer Learning
Weekly sessions provide consistency and purpose during the holidays, ensuring steady progress before September.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Kendal
We support families in Kendal and nearby South Cumbria areas, including Appleby, Kirkby Lonsdale, and the Ullswater Valley, covering LA9, LA8, and LA23, including those attending local primary schools such as Ghyllside Primary School, Stramongate School, Heron Hill Primary School, Appleby Primary School, and St Mary’s CE Primary School. Many of these children are in their final preparation phase ahead of the regional GL Assessment and FSCE exams and are targeting Year 7 Grammar School places: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS), Penrith, and neighbouring county schools such as Lancaster Royal Grammar School and Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School.
Why Choose Our Kendal 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Build Stronger Core Skills
Focused summer revision helps pupils improve their performance in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning before the entrance examination.
Personalised Attention
With no more than six pupils per class, every child benefits from tailored guidance and regular interaction with their tutor.
Specialist 11 Plus Tutors
Our DBS-checked tutors have extensive experience supporting pupils preparing for grammar school entrance tests and GL Assessment-style papers.
Realistic Mock Practice
Timed exercises and exam-style questions help children develop effective pacing, reduce mistakes, and become more comfortable under pressure.
Structured Expert Teaching
Complex topics are broken down into manageable steps, making learning more accessible and helping pupils gain confidence.
Engaging Virtual Classrooms
Live online lessons keep pupils actively involved through discussion, worked examples, and interactive learning activities.
Continuous Performance Reviews
Regular feedback highlights strengths and areas for development, ensuring revision remains focused and productive.
Professional Feedback
Detailed feedback after every mock paper to help students identify mistakes, improve weak areas, and make steady progress.
How One Year 5 Kendal Student Beat the 11 Plus Summer Slide
Struggling with the strict time limits of the GL Assessment, a Year 5 student from Kendal routinely panicked during home study, leaving entire reasoning sections blank. Joining our online 11 Plus summer booster course completely changed their approach. Through focused, timed mock practice, our tutors taught them how to spot visual patterns rapidly and manage their pacing. By September, they had shaved eight minutes off their test time, wiped out careless errors, and confidently secured a spot at QEGS Penrith.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Kendal 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 Kendal Families
To secure one of the 160 Year 7 places at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) in Penrith, register your child with the school by mid-July for the entrance exam. The school uses the FSCE Entrance Test or GL Assessment to evaluate Key Stage 2 English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. After the test, list QEGS on your local authority’s Common Application Form (CAF) by October 31.
Lancaster Royal Grammar School offers 164 day and 12 boarding places for Year 7 entry. Boys take three multiple-choice GL Assessment papers in Maths, English, and Verbal Reasoning on Saturday, 26th September 2026. There is no fixed pass mark; admission is ranked by age-standardised results, which are emailed on Tuesday, 6th October 2026.
Applications for Year 7 at Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School for September 2027 entry are also open. To register for their entrance test, which uniquely follows the FSCE assessment format, you must sign up by Wednesday, 9th September 2026. The test takes place on Saturday, 26th September 2026, for up to 145 available Year 7 seats.
Students applying to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School can expect an entrance test featuring both multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Through structured lessons and realistic mock papers, we help Kendal pupils become familiar with the exam format while strengthening the skills needed for success. (QEGS Penrith Admission Policy 2026-2027)
Many families in Kendal and nearby areas like Appleby, Kirkby Lonsdale, and the Ullswater Valley find that the 11 Plus summer course helps them get ready for the exam. It improves timing, builds confidence, and teaches exam techniques before September.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is an online service in the UK that helps children in Years 3 to 5 get ready for entrance exams. We cover all the main exam boards, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, and CSSE, as well as individual school tests. Our programme covers Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We offer booster courses and one-to-one lessons with qualified tutors who have DBS checks. Students can use our homework portal, take regular assessments, and see their progress on a dashboard. Parents can check out our reviews on Trustpilot.How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Kendal
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.