Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Shrewsbury 2026
If your child is in Year 5 in Shrewsbury and getting ready for the September 2026 West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, 11 Plus Tutoring offers a live online summer booster course. The four-week course runs in August and covers maths, English vocabulary and comprehension, verbal reasoning, and nonverbal reasoning. Families in Shrewsbury, including those in SY1, SY2, and SY3, are welcome to join. The course features small-group sessions, timed GL Assessment mock practice, and personalised feedback from tutors.
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
This course begins in August 2026 and is designed to help Year 5 students prepare for applying to Shropshire Grammar School for entry in September 2027. Applications open in spring 2026, and the admission exam is held in September while students are still in Year 5. For the latest dates, please visit the official West Midland Grammar Schools website.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Shrewsbury?
11 Plus Tutoring offers a summer booster programme in August for Year 5 students in Shrewsbury. This programme helps students prepare for the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, held in September. The test is the same for all grammar schools in Birmingham, Shropshire, Walsall, Warwickshire, and Wolverhampton, as they are part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools group.
Families who are open to travelling might want to look at Haberdashers’ Adams, a free state grammar school in Newport, Shropshire. August is an important time for Year 5 students to get the focused practice they need before the September exam.
For year-round preparation, visit our 11 Plus Shrewsbury Tuition page.
Why Families in Shrewsbury Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Courses?
With September exams approaching, many Shrewsbury families choose an organised 11 Plus summer booster programme rather than having their children study on their own. Here are some main benefits of this choice:
Exam practice gap
Before the September exams, children need to practise taking long, timed papers in the GL Assessment format. This is especially important because Shrewsbury's secondary schools are not part of this selection process.
Timing and speed
Each test lasts about an hour, and doing well on both papers requires regular practice, not just knowing the subjects.
Reasoning subjects
The questions cover topics such as maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, which are not usually covered in regular primary school lessons.
Self-study plateau
Without a set schedule or regular help from a tutor, summer revision can lose focus and slow down during the holidays.
Confidence building
Children feel more comfortable and ready for exam day when they practise with full mock papers in realistic settings.
Structured August learning
A regular weekly schedule in August gives families a clear plan for revision, instead of letting preparation drift.
Students we commonly support for 11 Plus in Shrewsbury
Students living in the SY1, SY2, and SY3 postcode areas, including Telford, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton and Codsall, travel to Shrewsbury from different parts of the town and nearby neighbourhoods. Many go to Wilfred Owen Primary School on Woodcote Way, Greenacres Primary School on York Road, Harlescott Grange (SY1 3QG), Monkemoor (SY2 5SH), and St Mary’s CofE Primary School. All these schools are certified by Ofsted. Since Shrewsbury does not have a free state grammar school, many families apply to Haberdashers’ Adams in Newport.
Why Choose Our Shrewsbury 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Progress
Prior to the September entrance examination, students can enhance their 11 Plus skills through intensive online summer training in mathematics, English, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning.
Personalised Support
Tutors provide individualised attention, targeted feedback, and ongoing support within small groups of no more than six students.
Experienced Tutors
All 11 Plus instructors are DBS-checked and experienced in utilising the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership's GL Assessment system.
Timed Mock Tests in Every Session
Full-length practice sessions with immediate instructor feedback are scheduled to enhance students' confidence, accuracy, and exam preparedness.
Expert-Led Lessons
Expert 11 Plus tutors deliver step-by-step guidance, practical exam strategies, and clear explanations.
Interactive Learning
Engaging online courses are designed to sustain students' enthusiasm, focus, and active participation throughout each lesson.
Expert Feedback
Following each practice paper, students receive comprehensive feedback to identify errors, address areas of weakness, and support ongoing improvement.
Expert Feedback
Following each practice paper, students receive comprehensive feedback to identify errors, address areas of weakness, and support ongoing improvement.
A Journey to the Grammar School With 11 Plus Summer Course
After his family concluded that the daily commute to Haberdashers' Adams in Newport was justified by the educational opportunity, a Year 5 student from Shrewsbury enrolled in the summer booster course. The structured weekly lessons offered consistent access to authentic GL Assessment practice, which was unavailable in his regular school environment because no local schools administered the same test. By the end of August, repeated practice exams had familiarised him with the timed format, resulting in significantly increased confidence for the September test compared to when he first registered.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Families
As the September West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test draws closer, many families in Shrewsbury view August as the last meaningful opportunity to complete organised 11 Plus preparation and address any remaining areas before exam day.
Children attending non-priority schools remain eligible to apply and are considered after priority school applicants, with ranking determined by test scores. Therefore, Shrewsbury families compete alongside all other non-priority applicants.
Haberdashers’ Adams admits 135 day pupils and up to 15 boarders into Year 7 each year. The Published Admission Number (PAN) is specified annually in the school’s admissions policy.
The entrance test is administered throughout the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership during a coordinated testing window in September 2026. A single registration enables families to apply to Haberdashers’ Adams and any other West Midlands grammar schools under consideration.
Achieving the qualifying score does not guarantee admission, as Haberdashers’ Adams is highly competitive and oversubscribed each year, particularly among out-of-catchment applicants such as those from Shrewsbury. Focusing in August on consolidating all tested subject areas offers Shrewsbury children the strongest possible foundation for the September test.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is a UK-based online service that helps students in Years 3 to 5 prepare for the 11 Plus entrance exam. The programme covers mathematics, English, verbal reasoning, and nonverbal reasoning, and supports all major test boards, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and school-specific exams.
We provide booster courses, regular assessments, a dedicated homework platform, a student dashboard for progress tracking, and one-on-one coaching with licensed, DBS-checked teachers. You can find reviews on Trustpilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Shrewsbury
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
Designed for children preparing for the September grammar school entrance tests, 11 Plus Tutoring’s live online four-week summer booster course runs from 4th to 27th August 2026 for families in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
No. Shrewsbury does not have a state grammar school. The only free state grammar school in Shropshire is Haberdashers’ Adams in Newport, approximately 18 miles away. Shrewsbury High School, often mentioned in this context, is an independent, fee-paying school, not a state grammar school.
No. The school gives priority to children attending designated Telford & Wrekin primary schools. Other applicants, including those from Shrewsbury, are considered later, based on test-score ranking. The school is highly competitive and often oversubscribed.
The course is intended for Year 5 students who have already begun 11 Plus preparation. Families whose child has not started should contact the team to confirm suitability before enrolling.
Families submit their Common Application Form through Shropshire Council, as the local authority where their child permanently resides.
Plan Ahead and Secure Your Child’s Summer Booster Place
The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test is in September, and August is the key time for your child to prepare. Since places on our course are limited, we recommend booking your child’s spot soon.