Small groups (max 4)
11+ Grammar School Preparation
Croydon (Sutton SET), Lewisham (Bexley & Kent), Slough Consortium. 4 hours per week. All resources provided.
Local expertise
Sutton • Bexley • Kent • Slough
4 hrs / week
All materials included
Exam‑ready
Mocks & timed drills
Who We Target
- Croydon: Sutton Grammar, Wilson’s, Wallington County Grammar, Wallington High School for Girls, Nonsuch High School for Girls. All use Sutton’s two‑stage process.
- Lewisham: Bexley Selection Test and the Kent Test for nearby grammars.
- Slough: Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools. One GL Assessment test for all four schools.
Stage 1 — SET (Selective Eligibility Test)
- Two multiple‑choice papers: English and Maths (~40–50 minutes each).
- No verbal or non‑verbal reasoning in SET.
Stage 2 — School‑set Written Papers (invite only)
- Maths: free‑response problem solving.
- English: creative writing and extended comprehension.
- Typically 45–60 minutes each. Final ranking combines Stage 1 & Stage 2.
Bexley Selection Test
- Two papers.
- Mixed VR/Comprehension, NVR, and Maths reasoning.
- Mostly multiple‑choice with machine‑read answer sheets.
Kent Test
- GL‑style papers covering English, Maths, and Reasoning (VR/NVR/Spatial).
- Includes a writing task used for headteacher review.
Slough Consortium (GL Assessment)
- Two multiple‑choice papers (~60 minutes each).
- Covers English/VR and Maths/NVR/Spatial.
- One test valid for all four Slough grammar schools.
- Standardised scoring with qualifying mark published by the consortium.
How We Teach
- 4 hours per week per child (centre or online).
- All materials supplied — parents buy nothing.
- Diagnostic → personalised plan by school and format.
- Weekly English/Maths teaching + VR/NVR where required.
- Timed drills weekly; mini‑mocks each cycle; full mocks termly.
- Error‑logs, targets, and re‑teach built in.
Resources
- Official GL/SET‑style practice and past‑style materials.
- In‑house technique sheets and mixed packs.
- Mark schemes aligned to local formats.
Parent Updates
- Weekly portal & WhatsApp summary.
- Cycle report after each mock with next‑step plan.
Why Parents Choose House of Achievers
- Local format expertise: Sutton SET, Bexley/Kent, Slough GL.
- Small groups (max 4) or 1‑to‑1.
- Structured routines that build speed, accuracy, stamina.
- All resources included. No hidden costs.
Book your free trial class
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is the difference between SATs preparation and 11 Plus tuition at House of Achievers?
SATs tuition focuses on helping Year 2 and Year 6 students strengthen Maths, English and reasoning skills for National Curriculum assessments. Besides that, 11 Plus tuition prepares students for Grammar School entrance exams with advanced English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning practice.
2. How does House of Achievers help children prepare for the 11 Plus entrance exam?
Our 11+ programme includes exam-board-specific practice, timed mock tests, reasoning skills development, vocabulary building, problem-solving techniques and personalised feedback. That’s how students improve their speed, accuracy and confidence for Grammar School admissions.
3. Do you provide SATs and 11 Plus tuition in Croydon, Slough and Lewisham?
Yes, House of Achievers offers SATs and 11+ tuition across Croydon, Slough and Lewisham, with flexible in-centre and online learning options designed to support local and distance students.
4. When should parents start SATs or 11+ exam preparation for their child?
For SATs, most students begin preparation in Year 2 or Year 5–6, while 11 Plus preparation ideally starts in Year 4 or Year 5 to build strong foundational skills. It allows enough time for exam strategies, mock tests and revision.
5. Do you offer mock exams and past papers for SATs and 11+ students?
Yes, House of Achievers provides regular SATs and 11+ mock exams, past paper practice, topic-focused assessments and progress tracking to familiarise students with exam-style questions and improve performance under timed conditions.