11 Plus Tuition in
Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley & Beyond
Looking for 11 Plus tuition that gives your child more than just a weekly lesson?
At 11 Plus Base, students follow a structured 11 Plus preparation programme covering Maths, English, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with homework, mock exams, score tracking and progress reports built in.
Based in Smethwick and serving families across Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley, the wider West Midlands and Warwickshire — as well as students nationwide through live online lessons.
Why Choose 11 Plus Base
A structured 11 Plus programme — not just weekly tutoring
At 11 Plus Base, students are not simply given weekly lessons and left to manage the rest alone. Our approach combines expert teaching, homework, mock exams, score tracking, progress reports and targeted support — so each child's strengths and weaknesses are clearly identified and addressed.
Students are supported through:
Maths Tuition
English and Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Vocabulary Development
Timed practice
Mock exams
Homework Tracking via TutorBird
Progress Reports and Score Tracking
Exam Technique and Confidence Building
Who Is This For?
The main 11 Plus programme is designed for Year 4 and Year 5 students.
Year 4 students — Year 4 is the ideal time to build strong foundations in core skills, vocabulary, reading, comprehension and reasoning.
Year 5 students — Year 5 preparation becomes more focused and exam-driven, working on speed, accuracy, timing, mock exam performance and targeted revision.
Some Year 3 students — may also be supported where parents want to begin early preparation and build strong foundations ahead of Year 4.
Subjects Covered
Maths
Arithmetic, problem solving, word problems, mental maths, accuracy and timed exam-style questions.
English and Comprehension
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, grammar and understanding different text types.
Verbal Reasoning
Vocabulary, logic, codes, sequences, word relationships and GL-style VR question types.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Shapes, patterns, rotations, reflections, spatial reasoning and logic-based questions under timed conditions
Mock Exams and Progress Tracking
Mock exams are a key part of the programme.
Parents receive clear updates on:
Tests Completed
Progress Over Time
Areas of Strength
Topics to Focus on Next
Areas Needing Improvement
Scores and Percentages
Online and Face-to-Face Lessons
11 Plus Base offers a hybrid model
Live online lessons and face-to-face sessions. Online lessons are structured, interactive and highly productive. Face-to-face sessions are available for centre-based group learning, mock testing and additional support.
Grammar Schools We Prepare For
Students prepare for grammar schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands including:
King Edward VI Grammar Schools
Handsworth Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Other Selective Schools in the Region
We do not make unrealistic promises or guarantee entry. We focus on giving suitable and committed students the strongest possible preparation.
Areas We Serve
11 Plus Base provides specialist 11 Plus tuition to families across the West Midlands and beyond. Online lessons mean distance is never a barrier — students join live sessions from home wherever they are based.
Birmingham
Including Edgbaston, Handsworth, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Moseley, Kings Heath, Northfield, Selly Oak, Ladywood, Perry Barr, Quinton and surrounding areas
Sandwell
Including Smethwick, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Wednesbury, Rowley Regis and Great Barr.
Dudley
Including Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, Kingswinford, Sedgley, Coseley and Cradley Heath.
Solihull & Surrounding Areas
Including Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge and Balsall Common.
Wolverhampton & Walsall
Including Wolverhampton, Walsall, Aldridge, Bloxwich and Willenhall.
Warwickshire
Including Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Nuneaton and surrounding areas.
Nationwide
Live online lessons are available for families anywhere in the UK. Students from across England regularly join the programme remotely.
Results and Expectations
Among students who are assessed as working at the required standard and who commit fully to the preparation programme, success rates have been above 90%. Every child starts from a different point — which is why the first step is always a free trial lesson and assessment.
Free Trial Lesson and Assessment
Your child's first lesson is completely free. The trial session gives us the opportunity to assess current level, confidence, strengths and areas for development — while giving your child a real experience of the programme before you commit. There is no obligation to continue after the trial.