11 Plus Exam Preparation for Year 5 ​

Year 5 is a defining stage in your child’s journey toward academic excellence. This is the year when 11 plus exam preparation becomes serious, structured, and strategic. It is when confidence is built, core subjects are strengthened, and exam techniques are polished to perfection.

Why

11 Plus Tuition in Year 5 is Crucial for Your Child’s Future

Year 5 is often considered the golden window for focused 11 plus exam preparation. By this stage, most children have built basic academic skills and now need to sharpen and expand them to meet the demands of challenging entrance exams.

Leaving preparation too late can mean rushed learning, stress, and missed opportunities. Starting in Year 5 allows for:

  • Solid foundation-building across English, Maths, and reasoning skills.
  • Time for practice, reflection, and improvement.
  • Stronger familiarity with 11 plus exam questions and formats.
  • A confident, composed approach to the big day.

Topic Coverage in Our Year 5 11 Plus Preparation

We cover all four major areas essential for 11 plus exam preparation. We make sure your child receives a balanced focus on all four components of the exam:
English

We teach grammar, comprehension, spelling, punctuation, and creative writing. A major emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, which is a major component in many 11 plus exam questions. Students read classic texts, extract meanings, and learn how to analyse and write clearly and creatively.

Maths

From arithmetic to problem solving, we cover all key topics and go beyond the basics to tackle multi-step problems. Our speed maths activities train children to think fast and accurately – a vital skill for quicker calculation and data interpretation.

Verbal Reasoning

Here we focus on the use of words, logic, and vocabulary in reasoning challenges. Children become familiar with all 21 types of questions found in 11 plus exam preparation, through guided practice and independent learning exercises.

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Pattern recognition, sequences, and shapes are covered through hands-on visual learning techniques. We help children approach these tricky problems with confidence, strategy, and speed. These skills are often neglected in school, so structured tuition is key to success in this area.

Let's Pave The Path for Your Child Towards 11 Plus Success

Every child has the potential to succeed…they just need the right guidance, structure, and support. At ChalknDuster Tutors, we make 11 plus exam preparation a journey filled with progress, confidence, and achievement.

FAQs for 11 Plus Tuition in Year 5

Year 5 11 Plus preparation is the perfect balance of maturity and time. Children can handle more challenging content while still having room to grow gradually. It’s also when most grammar school applicants start focused tuition, so it helps keep your child on track with their peers.

Our 11 Plus preparation Year 5 course includes full support for both Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. These subjects are key parts of most 11 Plus exams but aren’t usually covered in school, so we make sure your child learns every format and strategy.

Our 11 plus revision courses are specifically designed to target exam readiness. We focus on revision strategies, timed practice, exam-style questions, and subject-specific techniques rather than introducing new content. It is all about the final boost that helps them feel truly ready.

That is where our strength lies. Because our classes are small and personal, we spot difficulties early. We offer extra support, topic revision, and even 1-on-1 attention when needed, whether it is spelling, comprehension, or speed in maths.

We monitor progress through weekly tasks, monthly assessments, and mock exams. Parents receive regular updates, and we offer support on how to help at home, making our 11 plus exam preparation fully transparent and collaborative.