Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Paignton 2026
A four-week live online intensive summer booster course by 11 Plus Tutoring is delivered for Year 5 children in Paignton, Devon, helping them prepare effectively for the Torbay Consortium 11 Plus test in September 2026. The programme runs throughout August and focuses on strengthening core skills in Maths, English vocabulary and comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Students learn through small-group teaching, timed GL-style mock practice, and detailed feedback from expert tutors. The course supports families across Paignton, Torquay, Brixham, TQ3, TQ4, and TQ5.
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
For Year 5 children hoping to secure a grammar school place for September 2027, this August 2026 course provides focused preparation ahead of the Torbay Consortium 11 Plus test. The test will take place in September 2026, with the official date set for Saturday 19 September 2026. Registration opened on 1 March 2026 and closed at midday on 4 September 2026. Families must register via the Torquay Boys’ Grammar School admissions page or the relevant consortium school. Results and school applications follow by 31 October 2026.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Paignton?
Children from Paignton and the wider TQ3, TQ4, and TQ5 postcode areas, targeting Year 7 grammar school places at Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Torquay Girls’ Grammar School, and Churston Ferrers Grammar School, use this August course to sharpen their performance across all tested subjects before the September sitting.
With primary school finished and the test just weeks away, August offers Year 5 children the ideal opportunity to practise full papers under timed conditions, work on any remaining weak points and build the kind of exam-day composure that only comes from consistent, structured repetition.
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Why Families in Paignton Choose the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
As structured preparation becomes essential ahead of the September exam, many families in Paignton prefer to enrol in an 11 Plus summer booster course in August rather than rely solely on independent study. This focused approach enables Year 5 students to benefit from guided learning at a critical stage in their preparation.
Exam practice gap
Many learners may understand the topics well, but they often lack enough exposure to real exam-style papers completed under strict timing conditions, which is essential for success in the 11 Plus.
Timing and speed
Developing the ability to complete papers within the required time comes from repeated full-length practice sessions, which help students improve both accuracy and pace under pressure.
Reasoning subjects
Since Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are not part of the primary school curriculum, most students require structured coaching to develop the skills needed for these sections.
Self-study plateau
While independent learning is helpful, many students eventually reach a stage where progress slows, and targeted tutor feedback becomes necessary to push performance further.
Confidence building
Regular mock test practice helps students become more familiar with exam conditions, gradually reducing anxiety and improving overall confidence in handling different question types.
Structured August learning
A well-planned summer programme ensures consistent weekly learning throughout the holidays, helping families maintain focus and avoid unstructured or irregular revision at home.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Paignton
We work with Year 5 pupils from across the Torbay area, including Paignton, Goodrington, Collaton St Mary, Marldon, Preston and Brixham, covering the TQ3, TQ4 and TQ5 postcode zones. Many come from local primary schools including Oldway Primary School, Roselands Primary School and Curledge Street Academy. These children are in the final phase of preparation ahead of the Torbay Consortium 11 Plus. They are targeting Year 7 selective schools: Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Torquay Girls’ Grammar School, and Churston Ferrers Grammar School, places for September 2027.
Why Choose Our Paignton 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Progress
This summer course helps Year 5 students build a strong academic foundation across all 11 Plus subjects, ensuring they are fully prepared for the Dorset Consortium exam in September through structured, consistent revision.
Personalised Support
Small group teaching allows tutors to focus on each child individually, ensuring personalised feedback, targeted improvement plans, and continuous monitoring of progress
Experienced Tutors
The programme is led by experienced, DBS-verified tutors who understand the demands of selective grammar school entry and the specific requirements of the Dorset exam system
Timed Mock Tests
Students regularly sit timed mock exams that replicate real test conditions, helping them build exam stamina, improve speed, and develop better accuracy under pressure
Expert-Led Lessons
Lessons are carefully planned and delivered by experts who break down each topic into clear steps, making even challenging concepts easier to understand and apply
Interactive Learning
The online sessions are highly interactive, combining teaching, questioning, and practice activities to keep learners engaged throughout
Expert Feedback
Detailed post-assessment feedback ensures students understand exactly where they went wrong and how to improve their future performance
Expert Feedback
Detailed post-assessment feedback ensures students understand exactly where they went wrong and how to improve their future performance
How a Year 5 Student from Paignton Built Exam Confidence Through August Practice
Having worked through 11 Plus practice materials on her own for a year, a Year 5 girl from Paignton enrolled in the summer course after struggling with timing in the Verbal Reasoning paper. Over four weeks, structured online lessons, combined with regular mock exams and close tutor feedback, helped her gain control over exam pacing. Her performance steadily improved from inconsistent completion to finishing papers comfortably within the time limit. By the end of August, she was approaching the Torbay Consortium test with a steady technique and renewed confidence.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Paignton 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 Matters for Paignton Families
Across Paignton, the summer holiday before the GL Assessment should be used for focused revision rather than as a break from learning. The weeks before September are especially important for strengthening skills and improving performance.
The Torbay Consortium 11 Plus entry for grammar school places is jointly organised by Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Torquay Girls’ Grammar School, and Churston Ferrers Grammar School, and families are required to register through one of these schools as part of the admissions process. All three grammar schools follow a shared consortium arrangement, with full admission details and registration guidance available on their official websites.
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a selective girls’ school with Academy status. As the Academy’s Trustee Body, it is responsible for admissions to the school. For the academic year 2026-2027, Trustees have a Planned Admission Number (PAN) of 188 in Year 7.
Churston Ferrers Grammar School is a state-funded selective school, which means we admit students who demonstrate strong academic aptitude, assessed through the 11+ test. Selection isn’t about excluding children; it’s about finding the right environment for the right learner.
According to the Churston Ferrers Grammar School admissions, the Torbay Consortium 11 Plus test consists of two multiple-choice papers set by GL Assessment: English and Mathematics, each lasting approximately 50 minutes.
Torquay Boys’ Grammar School’s admission policy says that passing the test does not guarantee a place; grammar schools are oversubscribed each year and apply their own admissions criteria once the qualifying standard is confirmed.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring provides specialist online preparation for children working towards 11 Plus entrance exams, supporting pupils from Year 3 through to Year 5. Based in the UK, the service focuses exclusively on 11 Plus tuition and covers Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Children are prepared for a wide range of exam formats, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and individual school-specific papers.
Alongside our booster courses, we also offer one-to-one tuition with qualified, DBS-checked tutors, regular assessments, a dedicated homework portal, and a student dashboard, so parents can clearly monitor progress. You can read reviews on Trustpilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Paignton
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
11 Plus Tutoring delivers a live online 11 Plus intensive summer booster course for Year 5 children in Paignton, Devon. The August 2026 programme supports final preparation for the Torbay Consortium 11 Plus test through small-group teaching, timed GL-style mock practice and expert tutor feedback.
Yes. The Paignton summer booster course is built around the Torbay Consortium 11 Plus, which is set by GL Assessment and shared by Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Torquay Girls’ Grammar School and Churston Ferrers Grammar School. It covers English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning across two timed papers. Full details are on the Torbay Consortium admissions pages.
No. Meeting the qualifying standard makes a child eligible for consideration, but grammar school places are allocated according to each school’s own admissions and oversubscription criteria.
This course is designed for Year 5 children who have already begun their 11 Plus preparation and are looking for focused August revision, structured mock practice and expert feedback before September. If your child is new to 11 Plus preparation, please contact the team first to confirm the course is the right fit.
The course prepares students for all three Torbay Consortium grammar schools: Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Torquay Girls’ Grammar School and Churston Ferrers Grammar School.
Book Your Child’s Spot Today
The Torbay Consortium 11 Plus is in September. August is the most important preparation window your child has left. Secure a place on the summer course today — spaces are limited and fill quickly.