Mastering Grammar School Entry

Designed to equip students with the knowledge, strategy, and confidence they need to excel in their 11+ exams and secure a place at their chosen Grammar School.

Pathway to Grammar School

Entry Exam

The 11+ exams assess whether a student is ready to attend selective secondary schools with high academic expectations. For those aiming to secure a place, focused preparation makes all the difference.

Building Lifelong Skills

11+ preparation strengthens more than academics, it nurtures discipline, organisation, and resilience that support success in every area of life.

Skills for Success

The 11+ goes beyond English and Maths, developing problem-solving, verbal, and non-verbal reasoning skills and essential abilities that transfer to all areas of learning and life.

Ready to Take On the 11+?

Trusted Team

Our staff are fully safeguarding-trained and experienced in both childcare and academic support.

Engaging Learning Spaces

Our vibrant, stimulating environment inspires curiosity and builds a lasting love for learning.

Open Communication

Parents are regularly updated on their child’s progress through meetings and feedback sessions.

Personalised Learning Plans

Each child receives a tailored programme designed to match their individual needs, strengths, and learning pace.

Nurturing Community

We value kindness, inclusion and supporting every child and team member to grow together.

Celebrating Every Achievement

We take time to celebrate each child’s progress, building motivation and self-confidence.

Support with Core Subjects

English

Future author in the making?

Students develop strong reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary skills through engaging tasks that inspire creativity and confidence in writing.

Maths

Count on exam success!

Students strengthen their problem-solving and reasoning skills through focused practice in number work, arithmetic, and logical thinking and building confidence for every 11+ challenge.

Reasoning

Verbal & Non-Verbal Mastery

These assessments build critical thinking and logical reasoning, valuable transferable skills that help students understand, analyse, and explain with confidence.

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Personalised Learning support with quality childcare

Our unique approach integrates childcare with academic enrichment, offering families an affordable alternative to separate tuition and childcare services.

All staff are qualified professionals, trained in safeguarding, and skilled in supporting children’s learning and development.

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FAQS

It’s best for students to begin preparing around 6 to 9 months in advance, usually at the start of the academic year in which they will sit the exams. Early preparation helps build confidence and ensures steady progress across all subjects.

The subjects vary slightly depending on the region or examining body, but most 11+ exams cover English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and sometimes Science.

Most 11+ exams are held during the autumn term, typically in September or October, before the academic year when students move to secondary school. Exact dates depend on the school or local authority.

The 11+ exams help determine admission to grammar schools, which are selective secondary schools known for high academic expectations and strong results. While many parents value the opportunities these schools provide, it’s a personal choice, every child’s path to success is different.

“I have two boys attending Iqra Education, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in both their Maths and English. The staff are always friendly and make sure I’m updated on my children’s progress.” — Parent