11 PLUS TUITION

11 PLUS – BRING IT ON!

11 Plus tuition with Satchel learning takes you from starting line to entrance exam success. Entrance exams can be a daunting experience for both children and their parents. For many children the 11 Plus is their first proper exam, and the papers themselves seem impossibly difficult at first. With Satchel, your expert 11 Plus tutor is with you every step of the way from your initial assessment, creating your own personalised programme of study, through to fine tuning your preparation for actual test. The Satchel 11 Plus tuition system has an enviable track record in helping children secure grammar school places in Calderdale, Heckmondwike and across the UK.

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Most children start their 11 plus preparation at the beginning of year 5. However, as the exams become more competitive, many parents choose to start 11 Plus tuition earlier. We welcome younger children onto our 11 plus programme. Call 01422 374390 to discuss how 11 Plus tutoring, with Satchel Learning, can benefit your child.

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At Satchel we have an enviable record of success in the Calderdale, Heckmondwike and other entrance examinations. Call 01422 374390 and contact us now to discuss how 11 Plus tutoring, with Satchel Learning, can benefit your child.

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How Satchel 11 Plus tuition helps

  • Book your free assessment for Satchel 11 Plus. We provide an honest appraisal of your child’s current position.

  • Personalised programme of 11 Plus maths, English and verbal reasoning using bespoke Satchel booklets.

  • Dedicated 11 Plus materials covering 11 plus test formats from across the country.

  • We can help with 11 plus preparation for Calderdale, Heckmondwike and other grammar schools across the UK.

  • Small group Zoom sessions to cover 11 topics such as writing, comprehension, verbal reasoning and non verbal reasoning.

  • Two mock examinations to simulate the test and help fine tune preparation at no extra charge.

  • Regular feedback to children and their parents.

  • Proven track record of entrance exam success for grammar schools across the UK.

The Calderdale and Heckmondwike maths papers are produced by GL Assessment and are normally 25 questions in 25 minutes. 

Children in Satchel begin by working on their mental maths and key operations, before moving onto fraction, decimal and percentage work. There are a number of topics included in the Calderdale and Heckmondwike maths tests that they may not have seen at school before. These are covered in specially designed Satchel booklets, as well as the small group Zoom sessions. Children then start working on exam style questions, fine tuning their exam technique in the lead up to the exam.

Example  papers for the Calderdale 11 plus can be found here:

https://11plus.gl-assessment.co.uk/free-materials

 

The English paper for Calderdale and Heckmonwike are both produced by GL Assessment but have a slightly different format. In 2023 the Calderdale paper had one comprehension passage, followed by spelling and punctuation sections. The children had 26 questions to complete in 25 minutes. Heckmonwike was a slightly longer test with two comprehension passages followed by spelling and punctuation sections. The had 64 questions in 45 minutes.

In Satchel children normally start on dedicated comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and grammar booklets. They are also encouraged to read a wide range of 11 plus level books. In the small group Zoom sessions children are talked through practice 11 plus test papers. They will complete a number of mock English question papers at class and at home.

Example  papers for the Calderdale 11 plus can be found here:

https://11plus.gl-assessment.co.uk/free-materials/

The Calderdale 11 plus test features both verbal and non verbal reasoning. Heckmondwike just has non verbal reasoning (no verbal reasoning). In 2023 the Calderdale test had 30 verbal reasoning questions in 20 minutes and 40 non verbal reasoning questions in 20 minutes. Heckmondwike had 40 non verbal reasoning questions in 20 minutes.

Children in Satchel are shown the techniques to answer each style of question in verbal and non verbal reasoning, as well as working on their knowledge of vocabulary for verbal reasoning. Speed is important, particularly in non verbal reasoning with just 30 seconds per question. With sufficient practice, it is possible to become extremely proficient in both verbal and non verbal reasoning. Children in Satchel are given plenty of practice!

Example  papers for the Calderdale 11 plus can be found here:

https://11plus.gl-assessment.co.uk/free-materials/

“I am convinced that my son would not have achieved a grammar school place without the support of Satchel.”

Mr Govan

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