Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Whetstone 2026
11 Plus Tutoring supports Year 5 students in Whetstone with a live online intensive summer booster course, targeting selective Year 7 places at schools including Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet, The Henrietta Barnett School and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School. Delivered in small groups of up to six, the 4-week August programme builds timed exam technique across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning for families across Whetstone, N20, N12 and the surrounding EN5 postcode areas.
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 course prepares Year 5 children in Whetstone for the September 2026 Barnet 11 Plus entrance exams, leading to September 2027 grammar school entry. Deadlines are school-specific and fall before the course starts. For 2026 entry: The Henrietta Barnett School registration closes 1 July 2026 (first round exam early September 2026); Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet registration closes 8 July 2026 at 12 noon (exam 16–17 September 2026, results by 1 October 2026); St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School registration closes 7 July 2026 at 4pm (exam 11 September 2026). Families must check each school’s website directly as dates are confirmed annually.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Whetstone, Barnet?
Whetstone sits at the heart of one of North London’s most active 11 Plus preparation areas. The N20 postcode feeds directly into the catchments of three of Barnet’s most sought-after state grammar schools, and competition for places intensifies each year. Unlike Buckinghamshire, where a single county exam sets the selection threshold, Barnet families must check separate registration processes and exam formats for each school.
Our summer course runs throughout August, when Year 5 children have finished primary school, the school registration deadlines have passed, and the September exams are closing in fast. The online format means there is no commute for families in Whetstone, Totteridge, Barnet and across the N20 and EN5 postcode areas can join the same small-group sessions from home.
Whetstone children commonly target Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet (boys, N20 area), The Henrietta Barnett School (girls, Hampstead Garden Suburb), St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School (girls, North Finchley N12) and Mill Hill County High School (mixed, partially selective). Each school uses GL Assessment papers and tests children in at least two of the four 11 Plus subjects.
Why Whetstone Parents Choose a Structured 11 Plus Summer Course
August is a short but important window between the end of Year 5 and the September exam period. Many Whetstone families find that while their children have worked hard during the year, they still struggle with applying knowledge under timed, full-paper conditions.
Here is what usually drives parent enquiries:
No timed mock experience
GL Assessment papers feel very different from classroom work, and students often struggle when working under strict time limits
Reasoning subjects gap
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are not part of the school curriculum, so many children have limited structured practice
Complex admissions process
With multiple schools and exam formats, parents often want clear, guided preparation across all requirements
Speed and stamina issues
Completing full papers within time requires practice to build exam pace and focus
Confidence under pressure
Familiarity with exam conditions helps students perform more calmly and consistently on the day
Lack of structure in summer
Without guided study, holiday learning often becomes uneven and misses weaker areas
Students We Commonly Support from Whetstone and Nearby Areas
Our Whetstone cohort typically includes children from across the N20 postcode and the neighbouring areas of Totteridge, New Barnet, Friern Barnet and High Barnet, extending into EN5 and EN4. We regularly support children attending Queenswell Junior School on Sweets Way, All Saints’ CofE Primary School on Oakleigh Road North, and St John’s CofE Primary and Nursery School on Swan Lane — three of the most active feeder primaries in the Whetstone N20 area. These children are typically working towards Year 7 grammar places and need focused, expert-guided practice in the final weeks before their September entrance exams.Why Choose Our Whetstone 11 Plus Summer Booster Course?
Targeted GL Assessment Preparation
every session is built around the specific format used by Barnet grammar schools, timed papers, multiple-choice technique and the kinds of questions that actually appear in September
Small Groups, Real Attention
with a maximum of six children per group, tutors can spot where each child is losing marks and address it directly rather than teaching to the middle of the class
DBS-Checked, Specialist Tutors
all tutors are DBS-checked and experienced specifically in Barnet 11 Plus preparation, not generalist tutors covering any subject
Full Mock Papers in Every Session
children sit timed, full-paper mock tests in each session rather than doing isolated questions, building the pace, stamina and technique that exam day demands
Immediate, Actionable Feedback
tutors go through each mock paper with the group straight away, explaining exactly why answers are right or wrong and what to do differently next time
Keeps All Four Subjects Moving
Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning are all covered across the four weeks, so no subject is left behind in the final stretch
Online, From Home
live sessions run via a stable online platform, no travel, no parking, no disruption to the August holiday routine, and full access from any device with a screen and internet connection
Online, From Home
live sessions run via a stable online platform, no travel, no parking, no disruption to the August holiday routine, and full access from any device with a screen and internet connection
A Whetstone Year 5 Student's Progress Through the Summer Programme
A Year 5 girl from Whetstone joined the August 2025 summer booster course with solid Maths and English skills but very limited experience of Non-Verbal Reasoning and almost no timed practice of any kind. In the first week, she found the time pressure of full mock papers stressful and frequently left questions unanswered. Over the following three weeks, consistent timed practice and tutor feedback helped her develop a working strategy for each section. She learned to identify which question types to tackle first, where to make intelligent guesses when pressed for time, and how to check her working without running over. By the fourth week, she was completing papers in time, her Non-Verbal Reasoning accuracy had improved noticeably, and she described feeling 'actually ready' heading into September.
What Topics Are Covered in the Whetstone 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 Barnet 11 Plus Summer Window Matters for Whetstone Families
August is not a revision buffer. For most Whetstone students, it is a decisive preparation period of their entire 11 Plus journey. Here is why the final four weeks before September make a measurable difference:
The three main Barnet Grammar Schools, Queen Elizabeth’s School, The Henrietta Barnett School and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School use GL Assessment papers and hold their exams in September. Registration deadlines for all three fall in July, meaning August is the entire final preparation window between registration closing and exam day.
Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet (QE Boys) sits among the top-performing state schools in England, receiving upwards of 3,000 applications each year for approximately 180 Year 7 places. The qualifying standard alone is not enough — places are allocated under the school’s own oversubscription criteria once the academic threshold is met.
The Henrietta Barnett School runs a two-round entrance process: all registered candidates sit the first round GL Assessment exam in early September, but only the top 300 scoring girls are invited to a second round in early October. Distance from the school is one factor in allocating final places. The registration deadline for 2026 entry is 1 July 2026.
Mill Hill County High School offers selective aptitude places alongside its non-selective intake, using a Verbal Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning test. It provides an additional selective option for Whetstone families, particularly those who want a mixed-school environment.
For families in Whetstone and nearby areas such as Finchley, Barnet, Totteridge, and Mill Hill, the 11 Plus summer programme provides focused preparation ahead of the entrance exams, helping children strengthen key skills, improve timing, and build confidence for selective school entry.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring is a specialist online tuition provider focused entirely on preparing children for 11 Plus entrance examinations across the UK. Supporting students from Year 3 to Year 5, we cover all major exam formats, including GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and independent school entrance tests. Our teaching programme develops skills across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Alongside our intensive booster courses, we provide personalised one-to-one tuition delivered by qualified, DBS-checked tutors. Students also benefit from a dedicated homework platform, regular progress assessments, and an online dashboard that allows families to monitor performance throughout their preparation. Independent parent reviews are available on Trust Pilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Whetstone
Frequently Asked Questions — Whetstone 11 Plus Summer Course
11 Plus Tutoring delivers a live online summer booster course for Year 5 children in Whetstone. Small groups focus on Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through mock exams and tutor feedback.
Yes. The course covers all four GL Assessment subjects, supporting children preparing for Queen Elizabeth’s School, St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School and other Barnet grammar schools.
No. Schools apply their own admissions criteria. A strong score may qualify a child for consideration, but it does not guarantee an offer of a place.
The course is designed for children who have already completed some preparation and need final exam practice. Families with beginners should contact us to discuss the most suitable support.
Most Barnet grammar school entrance exams take place in September, shortly after the summer holidays and the completion of the August booster course.
Yes. We limit each group to six students to maintain high teaching standards and individual attention. Early booking is recommended.
Book Early to Secure Your Child’s Place
Registration for QE Boys, Henrietta Barnett and St Michael’s closes in July 2026. The August course is the final, focused preparation window before those exams. Places are limited to six per group and fill each year quickly.