🌟 2025 11 Plus Results – Reflections from 11 Plus Base

Johirul Islam
Oct 17
2 min read

Updated: Oct 20

At 11 Plus Base, this year’s results have been incredibly rewarding. Our students showed not only academic growth but also perseverance, focus, and resilience — qualities that extend far beyond the 11 Plus exam itself.

From those who achieved outstanding scores to those who joined later in the journey, every student demonstrated genuine progress and commitment. As always, my aim is not just to prepare children for a test, but to develop confident, capable learners who enjoy the process of learning itself.

🎯 Understanding the Scores

For some quick context:

The qualifying score for the 11 Plus is 205.
The typical grammar school entry range begins around 218-224, though in previous years I’ve seen students gain entry with scores as low as 209.

🧠 Core Group (Main Cohort)

These were the students who completed the full programme and were predicted to achieve grammar-school standard results. Their outcomes were exceptional, with several scoring comfortably above the entry threshold.

Candidate	Score	Notes
Student A	247	Outstanding result – comfortably above the grammar-school cut-off.
Student B	244	Outstanding result – comfortably above the grammar-school cut-off.
Student C	240	Excellent performance – strong grammar-school candidate.
Student D	238	Excellent performance – grammar-school standard.
Student E	231	Above cut-off – strong overall result.
Student F	227	On target for grammar-school entry.
Student G	227	Consistent and reliable performer throughout the year.
Student H	224	Achieved the grammar-school threshold.
Student I	224	Met the grammar-school threshold.
Student J	215	Just below typical entry range – may gain a place via waiting list.
Student K	211	Likely to gain a waiting-list place.
Student L	209	Lost interest in the final months; score doesn’t reflect full potential.
Student M	209	Hard-working student who achieved a personal best – likely waiting-list candidate.
Student N	206	Joined late but showed strong ability; not enough preparation time.

☀️ Summer Revision Students

These students joined during the final 8 weeks of the summer revision programme and had no previous 11 Plus preparation. Despite limited time, they made remarkable progress.

Candidate	Score	Notes
Student O	204	High-ability student who joined in summer; made outstanding progress.
Student P	202	Exceptionally gifted learner; would likely have been a 240+ candidate with an earlier start.

💪 Continuing Learners

These students joined with the understanding that a pass was unlikely. Their families valued the learning process itself — focusing on confidence, engagement, and academic progress rather than just the test result.

Candidate	Score	Notes
Student P	190	Joined late, inconsistent attendance; benefitted from structure and accountability.
Student Q	180	Overcame confidence challenges and made excellent personal growth.
Student R	150	Worked extremely hard despite starting significantly behind; very proud of his progress.

🌱 Final Reflection

Every single child this year achieved something to be proud of. Most scored above the qualifying threshold, many reached grammar-school level, and all demonstrated genuine academic and personal growth.

As a tutor, I feel content knowing that parents could see the care, consistency, and dedication that went into helping each student reach their potential. Whether they passed or not, they leave this programme stronger, more confident, and ready for the next stage of their learning journey.