Y5 11+ Week Commencing 20th October 2025 (week 1 of 6)
Happy Monday! It’s almost half term — hope you had a lovely weekend.
We’ve just started our second block and are already nearing the break. This year, we’ve had our best ever 11+ results, with most children passing and many achieving top scores. This success isn’t down to over-tutoring, but to consistent practice, homework, and attendance at our focused sessions, workshops, and mock tests.
We’ve also made further improvements by bringing on an exam writer, allowing us to offer even more targeted classes (such as our upcoming spatial sessions) and exclusive mock tests not available for external purchase. I’m also creating new resources for the children — including vocabulary and comprehension eBooks — to further support their learning.
Have a great week, and just a quick reminder: sessions run Monday to Saturday during term time.
If you haven’t already booked, Block 2 is now due for booking.
Book your session here
Block 2 Schedule:
Week 1: Monday 20th October – Saturday 25th October
Week 2: Monday 3rd November – Saturday 8th November
Week 3: Monday 10th November – Saturday 15th November
Week 4: Monday 17th November – Saturday 22nd November
Week 5: Monday 24th November – Saturday 29th November
Week 6: Monday 1st December – Saturday 6th December
BOOK HERE: WEEKLY ARITMETIC AND MENTAL MATHS WEEKLY LESSONS
Each week, our maths lessons make numbers fun and confidence-growing! Students sharpen their mental maths skills with clever tips for times tables, rounding, adding and subtracting in their head, BODMAS tricks, and much more—making tricky maths feel easy and achievable.
BOOK HERE: WEEKLY ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY LESSONS
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Every English lesson is designed to boost 11+ comprehension and vocabulary with engaging texts written by Chris. Students build confidence as they tackle carefully crafted passages, sharpen their understanding, and expand their word power—all in a fun, focused way that makes learning feel achievable.
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Mock Test Workshop – Monday 27th October, 4:00–6:30pm
Give your child the confidence and skills to excel in the 11+ exam with our expertly designed Mock Test Workshop at One to One Tutoring.
Each session covers all four key areas — English comprehension, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning — through a focused, hour-long workshop that mirrors the structure of the real test.
Afterwards, children complete a full mock exam using similar question types and comprehension themes to reinforce learning and build exam stamina.
Perfect for Year 5 students, this workshop offers an invaluable first step towards 11+ success.
Spaces are limited — secure your child’s place today!
Cost: £65 | Duration: 2.5 hours
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3 Week Focus Lessons:
SPATIAL (NON-VERBAL) REASONING
Week 1: Monday 20th October – Saturday 25th October.
Week 2: Monday 3rd November – Saturday 8th November.
Week 3: Monday 10th November – Saturday 15th November
Spatial reasoning in the 11+ GL test (UK) is all about how well a child can understand and manipulate shapes and patterns in their mind. It doesn’t test knowledge in the same way as maths or English, but instead looks at how children think about space, movement, and visual relationships.
In the GL Assessment papers, spatial reasoning questions might involve:
Identifying the next shape in a sequence.
Finding the hidden shape within a diagram.
Rotating or reflecting a shape in their head.
Finding a the cube face that does not fit from a net.
Spotting which shape is different or doesn’t belong.
Many children find this area the most challenging, because it is so visual. Unlike vocabulary or times tables, which can be revised in a more straightforward way, spatial reasoning relies heavily on visualisation skills—being able to “see” the shapes move or change mentally. Some children naturally enjoy this type of puzzle, but for many it takes practice and confidence to improve.
That’s why we are starting these sessions much earlier this year. By introducing spatial reasoning well in advance, children will have more time to build up these visual skills gradually, without pressure. The earlier start also means we can go over different types of questions carefully, helping children become more confident with the concepts and strategies they’ll need for the 11+.
Dates, week commencing: 20th October, 3rd November and 10th November.
MATHEMATICAL REASONING
Week 4: Monday 17th November – Saturday 22nd November
Week 5: Monday 24th November – Saturday 29th November
Week 6: Monday 1st December – Saturday 6th December
Our Mathematical Reasoning Focus Lessons offer a deep dive into the world of maths, going far beyond what your child will encounter in standard classroom lessons. Each session hones in on specific aspects of the 11+ curriculum, covering topics such as ratio, proportion, algebra, BODMAS, volume, averages, and other challenging mathematical problems that children rarely see in school.
These lessons are carefully structured so that each week builds on the last, using papers designed to stretch thinking, develop problem-solving skills, and boost confidence. Unlike our regular weekly maths sessions, these classes are tailored to challenge and engage, ensuring your child not only understands the concepts but also applies them with assurance and flair.
Give your child the chance to think differently, solve creatively, and thrive in maths. Book a session today and watch their confidence soar!
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Early Bird Discount
Book 6 workshops and 3 mock tests for £450, saving at least £60.00
Select 6 holiday workshops (£50 each) and 3 mock tests (£70 each) on the booking form provided.
Pay online via payment link below, or by cash/credit/debit card on site.
After payment, return the form to us for booking confirmation (downloadable from the website or collect during your lesson).
Additional mock test workshops, workshops, and mock tests booked and paid for before 31st January 2026 receive a 10% discount.
For discounted bookings, pay on site with Chris by cash/credit or debit card
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This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 09809619 (Mixed Maths Quiz 3)
Well done Harriet! Our winner this week. You get 10 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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Homework
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - CODE LETTERS (VERBAL REASONING) before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
Need homework book? Order here
Coming to the end of the 10min test books? The next steps are the focus books. Order here
CGP Practice Books 9-10
• VR Page 25-29 and English P41-43
Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context.
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
REMBEMBER THE HOMEWORK IS DUE IN NEXT WEEK’S CLASS.
Complete at least 3 tests from each of the 10min test books. REMEMBER to mark this with your child daily & go through mistakes. Suggested time table is available in our 11+ guide. https://www.elevenplussuccess.com/11-useful-documents
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: VENERATE (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence). Please click the link and give it a like!
