Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Manchester, Greater Manchester 2026
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
Registration for the Trafford Grammar School exam has been closed. The exam is set for Monday, 14th September 2026. You will receive the results by email in mid-October 2026. This gives families enough time to complete the local authority Common Application Form (CAF) before the deadline of 31st October 2026, ahead of National School Offers Day on 1st March 2027.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Manchester?
11 Plus Tutoring offers a summer booster course every August for Year 5 students in Manchester. This course helps children prepare for the entrance exams happening in September. It provides clear and effective revision support for families in areas like Stretford, Chorlton, Old Trafford, Urmston, and Sale. The course is designed for children aiming to gain entry to Grammar Schools in the Trafford Grammar School Consortium, which includes Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (AGSB), and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS).
The summer before the 11 Plus exam is the most important time for Year 5 students to prepare. In August, children have finished their primary school year and can focus on strengthening their knowledge, fixing weak areas, and improving speed and timing skills in real test conditions before their entrance exams in September.
For year-round preparation, we offer online one-to-one 11 Plus Tuition for Years 3, 4 and 5.
Why Families in Manchester Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Time Management
Many students grasp the material but struggle with time limits. We teach pacing strategies to help them complete both papers accurately.
Exam Familiarisation
Entrance exams differ from typical primary school assignments. Our practice sessions guide children in navigating multiple-choice sheets and avoiding layout errors.
Reasoning Skills
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning aren’t covered in standard curricula. We introduce essential puzzle-solving and pattern-recognition techniques to build confidence.
Expert Motivation
Home study can be tough by late summer. Our tutors provide encouragement and coaching during the final preparation weeks.
Reducing Anxiety
Regular practice in simulated exam conditions helps desensitise students to test pressures, turning nerves into focused confidence.
Staying Sharp
The long August break can cause academic regression. Our course keeps young minds engaged, ensuring they retain vital knowledge before the September tests.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Manchester
We support families throughout Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs, including Stretford, Chorlton, Old Trafford, Urmston, and Sale, covering the M1-M40 postcodes. This includes students attending popular local primary schools, including Didsbury Road Primary School, Chorlton Park Primary School, Brookburn Primary School, and Oswald Road Primary School. Many of these children are in the final stage of preparation for the Trafford Grammar School Consortium exams and are aiming for Year 7 entry to Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (AGSB), and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS).
Why Choose Our Manchester 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Focused on Trafford Exams
Our course matches the exact test formats used by local Grammar Schools, such as Stretford, Sale, Urmston, and Altrincham.
Small Class Sizes
We limit our classes to 4-6 pupils. This way, your child gets plenty of individual attention and direct feedback from the tutor.
Experienced Instructors
Our tutors are qualified, experienced, and fully DBS-checked. They specialise in helping Greater Manchester pupils prepare for the competitive admissions process.
Mock Exam Practice
We conduct regular, timed practice sessions. These help students manage the exam time, build their stamina, and reduce mistakes.
Simple Learning Strategies
We make advanced Maths, challenging vocabulary, and complex Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning puzzles easier to understand with step-by-step instructions.
Live Online Lessons
Our interactive, engaging virtual classes keep children focused at home, preventing them from losing ground in their learning over the holidays.
Feedback for Parents
After practice papers, we provide detailed insights into your child’s progress and score breakdowns. This helps you identify and address any weak areas before September.
Professional Feedback
Detailed feedback after every mock paper to help students identify mistakes, improve weak areas, and make steady progress.
How One Manchester Student Mastered Non-Verbal Reasoning Before September
A Year 5 student from Manchester found non-verbal reasoning questions particularly challenging. Complex patterns and timed conditions often led to confusion and lost marks. During our August booster course, they learned structured approaches to solving these questions and practised regularly under exam conditions. Over the summer, their accuracy improved significantly, helping them approach the Trafford Consortium test with confidence.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Manchester 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 Manchester Families
Our online 11 Plus summer booster course in Manchester helps students from Stretford, Chorlton, Old Trafford, Urmston, and Sale. We teach timing strategies and build confidence to prepare your child for exam day.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is an online service in the UK for children in Years 3 to 5 preparing for entrance exams. We cover major exam boards such as GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, and CSSE, as well as support individual school tests. Our program includes Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We offer booster courses and one-on-one lessons with qualified tutors. Students can access a homework portal, take assessments, and track their progress. Parents can check our reviews on Trustpilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Manchester
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
11 Plus Tutoring offers support from experienced, DBS-checked specialists to help Year 5 students strengthen core skills and close learning gaps before the September exams.