Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Long Crendon 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
Registration for September 2027 entry has now closed for Long Crendon families who needed to register for the 11 Plus transfer test. Parents should check Buckinghamshire Council’s official guidance for late registration, test arrangements and next steps.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Long Crendon?
Long Crendon’s position as a dual-catchment community is extraordinary. Children here are automatically entered for Buckinghamshire’s Secondary Transfer Test, which qualifies them for the three Aylesbury grammar schools: Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School and Wycombe High School, plus the selective schools near them. At the same time, they can consider applying to Lord Williams’ Upper School, if they choose not to sit the grammar school test or if the test outcome doesn’t lead to their preferred placement.
This dual pathway is genuinely rare. Most Buckinghamshire families have only one choice: sit the test and compete for grammar places. Long Crendon families have optionality. The Buckinghamshire test sits in September, but the decision point comes earlier. By early July, families need to know whether to pursue the grammar pathway intensively or to accept the comprehensive route confidently. Summer intensive courses compress this clarity into four weeks of real, measured feedback.
Why Families in Long Crendon Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Testing under real conditions
The Buckinghamshire test format has two consecutive papers, timed, GL Assessment style, which is unfamiliar to most Year 5 children. Sitting multiple full papers under test conditions lets parents see genuine performance.
Understanding your child's actual speed and stamina
Many intelligent children run out of time or lose focus in the second paper. Timed mock practice reveals whether speed is a genuine weakness or just a confidence issue.
Non-Verbal Reasoning clarity
This subject is entirely absent from the primary curriculum. Four weeks of focused instruction makes clear whether it is manageable or a conceptual stumbling block.
Honest feedback from specialist tutors
Parents have emotional investment; tutors have objective perspective. Specialist observation reveals what children can genuinely do under pressure.
Making the dual-catchment choice consciously
If summer reveals strong test potential, families pursue grammar schools knowing they are positioned well. If it reveals that comprehensive education is better, families accept Lord Williams knowing it is the right choice.
Avoiding regret and second-guessing
Families who understand their child's capabilities make peace with their choice. Summer course and revision remove the guesswork.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Long Crendon
We support families across Long Crendon and surrounding areas including Haddenham, Thame, Chearsley, Worminghall, Shabbington and Oakley, covering postcodes such as HP18, OX9 and nearby Buckinghamshire villages. Many students attend local schools including Long Crendon School, Haddenham Community Junior School and nearby independent preparatory schools. Most join during the final stage of preparation for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, working towards Year 7 entry at Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools.Why Choose Our Long Crendon 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Comprehensive Test Preparation
Structured revision across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, helping Long Crendon students strengthen every area assessed in the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.
Small Classes, Greater Focus
Groups are limited to six students, allowing tutors to monitor progress closely, address individual weaknesses, and provide personalised guidance throughout the course.
Buckinghamshire 11 Plus Specialists
Lessons are led by experienced, DBS-checked tutors who understand the GL Assessment format and the expectations of Buckinghamshire grammar school admissions.
Regular Timed Practice
Students complete frequent timed exercises and mock-paper activities, developing the speed, accuracy and confidence needed for September's assessment.
Clear Exam Strategies
Tutors teach practical techniques for tackling different question types efficiently, helping children avoid common mistakes under pressure.
Engaging Live Online Sessions
Interactive lessons keep students actively involved, ensuring productive learning throughout the summer rather than passive revision.
Detailed Progress Tracking
Ongoing tutor feedback highlights strengths, identifies areas for improvement, and provides clear direction for continued progress each week.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
How Summer Preparation Helped a Student Get Into a Grammar School
During one August summer course, a Long Crendon student discovered that the process was helping her understand her own strengths and preferences just as much as it was preparing her for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test. While she performed strongly in most areas, Verbal Reasoning remained challenging and required considerably more effort than the other subjects. Over several weeks of mock papers, progress tracking, and tutor feedback, she started to feel confident in solving 11 Plus exam questions. In mocks, she did well and secured a place at her preferred grammar school with stronger marks.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Long Crendon 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 Long Crendon Families
Long Crendon sits close to both Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire borders, making grammar schools such as Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, and Wycombe High School popular destinations for local families.
According to Buckinghamshire County Council, every year, more pupils achieve the qualifying score of 121 than there are available grammar school places. Meeting the qualifying standard is therefore only the first stage, with schools applying their own admissions criteria when allocating places.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring was created to help families navigate the increasingly competitive grammar school admissions process with structured, specialist support. We focus solely on 11 Plus preparation, helping children develop the knowledge, exam technique, and confidence required for grammar school entrance tests across England. Our teaching covers all major assessment providers, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, CSSE, FSCE, SET, and independent school entrance exams.
Families in Long Crendon and surrounding areas trust us because our programmes combine expert tuition with clear progress tracking. Beyond our summer booster courses, students benefit from one-to-one support from qualified, DBS-checked tutors, regular homework and assessments, and a dedicated learning platform that allows parents to monitor improvement throughout the preparation process. Independent reviews from families can be found on Trust Pilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Long Crendon
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
Make Your Choice Consciously: Start Summer Preparation Now
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test takes place in September, making August the final and most valuable preparation period before exam day. With limited spaces available on the summer course, early booking is strongly recommended to secure your child’s place.