Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Pateley Bridge 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
This August 2026 course supports Year 5 students in Pateley Bridge, preparing for the Ripon Grammar School Entrance Test, held on Saturday 12 September 2026 for September 2027 Year 7 entry. Registration is managed by North Yorkshire Council, with a deadline of 30 June 2026. Families who missed this deadline should contact North Yorkshire Council. The Common Application Form (CAF) must be submitted to North Yorkshire Council by 31 October 2026.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Pateley Bridge?
11 Plus Tutoring offers an annual summer booster course in Pateley Bridge each August, providing intensive, structured revision for Year 5 students preparing for the Ripon Grammar School Entrance Test. The course supports families across Pateley Bridge and the Nidderdale valley, including the HG3 postcode area, whose children are seeking a selective Year 7 place at Ripon Grammar School or Nidderdale High School, the nearest state grammar schools and the highest-performing state schools in England.
The summer before the 11 Plus exam is a critical preparation period for Year 5 students. By August, students have finished the school year and can focus on consolidating knowledge, addressing gaps, and building the speed and confidence required for the timed exam in September.
For year-round entrance exams preparation, we offer live online one-to-one 11 Plus tuition.
Why Families in Pateley Bridge Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Courses?
Exam practice gap
Even well-prepared children benefit from tackling full-length, timed mock exams that mirror the real GL Assessment format used by Ripon Grammar School.
Timing and speed
Students gain an edge by honing their accuracy and quick thinking under the same pressure they’ll face on exam day.
Reasoning subjects
Families turn to focused practice in Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, essential skills that go beyond what’s taught in primary school.
Self-study plateau
As the exam nears, parents seek expert tutor feedback and a fresh boost to their child’s progress in these all-important final weeks.
Confidence building
Regular mock exams help children feel calm, prepared, and ready to tackle exam day with self-assurance.
Structured August learning
Supervised revision sessions during the summer holidays offer families the reassurance of purposeful, guided study.
Students we commonly support for 11 Plus in Pateley Bridge
We support families in the HG3 postcode area, including Pateley Bridge, Settle, Thirsk, Grassington and Gargrave. Our services also extend to students at local primary schools, including St. Cuthbert’s Church of England Primary School, Glasshouses Community Primary School, and Darley Church of England Primary School. Many of these students are preparing for Year 7 selective entry in September 2027 and are completing their final preparations for the Ripon Grammar School Entrance Test.
Why Choose Our Pateley Bridge 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Progress
Get ahead for the September exam by sharpening your 11 Plus skills through an intensive online summer review in maths, English, VR, and NVR.
Personalised Support
By working with small groups of up to six students, tutors deliver personalised attention, targeted feedback, and steady support in every session.
Experienced Tutors
Ripon Grammar School and North Yorkshire Grammar School preparation use the GL Assessment format, and all 11 Plus tutors are DBS-checked and have experience with it.
Timed Mock Tests in Every Session
Timed full-paper practice sessions, paired with immediate tutor feedback, boost exam readiness, sharpen accuracy, and build lasting confidence.
Expert-Led Lessons
Expert 11 Plus teachers provide clear guidance, easy-to-follow explanations, and practical test strategies that make a real difference.
Interactive Learning
Each session features lively online classes designed to keep children focused, motivated, and actively involved from start to finish.
Expert Feedback
After each mock paper, students receive detailed feedback that helps them spot mistakes, address weak areas, and make steady progress.
Professional Feedback
Detailed feedback after every mock paper to help students identify mistakes, improve weak areas, and make steady progress.
How a Pupil Became Exam-Ready in 4 Weeks
To get ready for the Ripon Grammar School Entrance Test in September, a Year 5 student from Pateley Bridge joined our summer booster course. Throughout the four-week programme, consistent practice and targeted feedback from her tutor helped elevate her speed, accuracy, and confidence across Maths, English, Verbal, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. By the final week, she was tackling timed practice papers with a calm focus, managing her time efficiently on both sections, and heading into exam day feeling completely prepared.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Pateley Bridge 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 Pateley Bridge Families
For families throughout Pateley Bridge, Settle, Thirsk, Grassington, Gargrave and the wider Nidderdale valley, the 11 Plus summer course provides the expert, structured preparation that can be hard to access in a rural area, helping children build the confidence, technique and timing they need before September.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is an online service in the UK that focuses only on helping children prepare for the 11 Plus entrance exams. We support students from Year 3 to Year 5. Our programme covers all the main exam boards, such as GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and school-specific papers. We help with all four subjects: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
In addition to booster courses, we provide one-to-one lessons with qualified tutors who have passed DBS checks. We also offer a homework portal, regular assessments, and a student dashboard to help you track your progress. You can see what others think by reading our reviews on Trustpilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Pateley Bridge
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
The entrance exam consists of two multiple-choice GL Assessment papers:
- Paper 1 (Verbal Skills): English comprehension/spelling (25 mins) and Verbal Reasoning (20 mins).
- Paper 2 (NVR & Maths): Two Non-Verbal Reasoning sections (10 mins each) and a KS2 Maths section (approx. 25 mins).