Year 5 · Plymouth
11+ Group Tuition in Plymouth for Year 5
A year-long, structured 11+ programme in maths and English for children in Year 5. Lessons run once a week in groups of no more than 7, at YMCA Plymouth on Honicknowle Lane. Children finish ready for the September exam, confident with every question type and timed papers.
Preparing children for DHSB · DHSG · Plymouth High School for Girls
Last updated: November 2026
At a Glance
What Happens Across the Year
Lessons follow a clear plan from late September in Year 5 to the exam the following September, so nothing is rushed and nothing is missed.
Lessons carry on through the summer holidays, when many children slip back.
Sep
Core skills
Late September to February: essential maths, reading, writing and grammar methods that the 11+ tests.
Feb
Harder material
February to May: the same subjects at a more demanding level.
May
Exam practice
Late May onwards: multiple-choice 11+ papers, building to timed papers. Essay writing for boys.
Jul
No lost momentum
Lessons continue through the summer holidays, because children often slip back between July and September.
Sep
The 11+ exam
Held over two Saturdays in September.
What's Included
- Exercise books, worksheets, paper and pencils
- Weekly homework with answer sheets, so you can mark it and spot gaps early
- Individual feedback at the end of lessons
- Phone support for parents when a homework question has you stuck
Is My Child Ready for the 11+?
As a guide, your child should be above average in reading, writing and maths, often described by schools as “working beyond the expected level”. Their class teacher is the best judge, so I don’t use a quick entry test.
Your child also needs to want to do it: there is weekly homework and the exam is a real challenge.
What Parents Say
Year 5 Tuition FAQs
When does the Year 5 group start?
The next group starts on [start date to be confirmed]. Groups begin in late September, about a year before the 11+ exam.
Do you guarantee a grammar school place?
No one honestly can. Competition is tough, so always have a second-choice school you're happy with. I will give your child the best possible chance.
Do you teach in the school holidays?
Yes, including the summer, which is crucial before a September exam.
Is it for boys and girls?
Yes. Both prepare in maths and English; boys also practise essay writing.
Groups Are Capped at 7 and Fill Early
Reserve your child’s place, or book an appointment first if you’d like to talk it through.