Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course New Eltham 2026
11 Plus Tutoring delivers a live online summer booster course for Year 5 children in New Eltham, Royal Borough of Greenwich, preparing for the Bexley Selection Test in September 2026. During four weeks of August, students develop skills in Maths, English comprehension and vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning through small-group sessions, timed GL-style papers, and structured tutor feedback. The course supports families across SE9, including Avery Hill, Longlands, Falconwood, and Mottingham, in one of South East London’s most competitive grammar school admission areas.
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
Students in Eltham take the Bexley Selection Test in September of Year 6 for grammar school entry. The test is scheduled for early September 2026, with results released in October 2026, followed by the CAF deadline on 31 October 2026 for final school preferences. Registration for the 2027 entry cycle opens on 1 March 2027 and closes on 31 March 2027. Families should always confirm the latest information via the official Bexley Council website.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in New Eltham?
11 Plus Tutoring delivers a focused August booster programme for Year 5 pupils across New Eltham and SE9, supporting preparation for the Bexley Selection Test used for grammar school entry. The area sits on the Greenwich–Bexley border, giving families access to the Bexley grammar consortium, where places are awarded based on performance in a highly competitive GL Assessment-style exam assessing English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Families in New Eltham typically apply to schools such as Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, which is nearest to New Eltham to the south-east in Sidcup, alongside Beths Grammar School, Bexley Grammar School and Townley Grammar School.
With only a minority of candidates meeting the selective standard each year, August becomes a key period for refining exam technique, improving timed performance, and strengthening weaker areas before entry tests begin.
Why New Eltham Families Choose the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Full-paper practice
Many children understand topics but lack experience completing full GL Assessment papers under realistic exam conditions. Regular mock tests build familiarity with format and question flow.
Time management under pressure
A common issue is running out of time despite knowing the answers. Timed practice helps children develop pacing and decision-making skills.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning focus
These subjects are not taught in school but are central to the Bexley Selection Test, requiring guided, structured practice.
Targeted tutor feedback
Expert marking identifies exactly where marks are lost and provides clear strategies to improve accuracy and technique.
Exam confidence
Repeated exposure to timed papers reduces uncertainty and helps children approach the real test with calm and familiarity.
Productive summer routine
Structured August sessions ensure consistent progress during the holidays rather than unplanned or uneven revision.
Students We Commonly Support from New Eltham and Nearby Areas
We support Year 5 students from across New Eltham and the adjacent SE9 communities, including Avery Hill, Longlands, Falconwood, Mottingham, Eltham and the parts of Sidcup and Chislehurst that border New Eltham to the east and south. Children attending local primary schools such as Wyborne Primary School, Dulverton Primary School, Montbelle Primary School, Greenacres Primary School and Alderwood Primary School regularly join the course in the weeks before their grammar school entrance exams. The majority of these children are preparing for Year 7 grammar school places and are using the August booster course to sharpen their readiness for the Bexley Selection Test in September.Why Choose Our New Eltham 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Complete coverage of all four subjects
Every session develops Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning in line with the Bexley Selection Test, ensuring balanced preparation across the full exam.
Small-group learning
With a maximum of six students, tutors provide close supervision, immediate error correction, and tailored guidance for each child.
Specialist 11 Plus tutors
Lessons are delivered by DBS-checked tutors experienced inBexley Selection Test papers, used across South East London.
Regular mock practice
Each session includes full mock tests to build speed, accuracy, and familiarity with real exam conditions.
Step-by-step exam strategy
Children are taught structured methods for tackling each question type with confidence and clarity.
Active learning approach
Lessons are designed to keep students engaged and focused throughout every session.
Ongoing feedback
After each paper, parents receive clear updates highlighting progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
How a Student Improved Through Our 11 Plus Summer Course
In New Eltham, a Year 5 pupil joined the summer course preparing for the Bexley Selection Test after early mock results showed strong reasoning ability but consistent time pressure issues in Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Regular timed practice papers and focused guidance on question selection helped the student improve pacing and reduce hesitation. By the end of the course, they were completing full Bexley-style papers within the time limit and approaching the exam with noticeably stronger confidence and control.
What Topics Are Covered in the New 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 New Eltham 11 Plus Families
For families in Amersham, the summer before the GL Assessment is not a time to pause preparation. It is the most critical revision window of the entire journey. Here is why the final weeks before September make such a difference:
The Bexley Selection Test is taken in September of Year 6, but preparation momentum often drops over summer. Structured August mock practice helps children maintain accuracy, timing, and exam readiness when it matters most.
The Bexley Selection Test combines English/verbal reasoning and maths/non-verbal reasoning in one sitting. Sustained focus across both papers requires regular timed practice under realistic conditions.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is a UK-based online tuition service with a single focus: helping children succeed in 11 Plus entrance examinations. The service supports students from Year 3 through to Year 5 and prepares them for every major exam board used across England, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE and school-specific papers. Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning are each covered by specialist tutors who understand the precise demands of the assessments children are sitting.
In addition to summer booster courses, the service offers one-to-one tuition with qualified and DBS-checked tutors, a dedicated homework portal, regular assessments and a student progress dashboard so families can see exactly how their child is developing. You can read reviews 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.