11+ for Year 4 and Year 5
For parents of Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. We help you decide which schools suit your child, when to start, and what preparation is genuinely needed, then coordinate it with care.
Year 4
Year 4 is a good time to look at schools without pressure and to understand where your child is now.
Year 5
In Year 5 the shortlist settles and preparation follows the specific assessments those schools use.
How support works
Charlie and Tabitha coordinate support with our specialists. Every family speaks with Charlie during the process. Where teaching will make a difference, we match your child with a tutor chosen for their subject knowledge, experience and fit with your child, and keep the preparation under review.
Schools do not all use the same tests or timelines, so we never assume a single approach. Preparation is shaped by your shortlist.
Understanding your child
Our specialist consultants assess each child's cognitive profile, exploring spatial awareness, analytical reasoning and creative thinking alongside academic attainment. Understanding how a child thinks and learns helps us recommend suitable schools and tailor preparation to their strengths and areas for development.
London group classes
We offer in-person group classes in London for 11+ pre-tests. These complement individual preparation, with teaching shaped around the relevant assessments. Enquire with your child's year group and the schools you are considering to discuss current classes and availability.
Specialist school knowledge
Our specialists bring admissions success and detailed knowledge of preparation for St Paul's, St Paul's Girls' School, City of London, Godolphin & Latymer, Latymer Upper, Emanuel, Harrow and Eton. Each school has its own entry points, assessments and expectations; our advice and teaching reflect those differences.
Entry routes differ by school and may include 11+, 13+ and earlier pre-tests. Past success does not guarantee an offer, and we are independent of the schools named.
Questions parents ask
Many families begin in Year 4, when there is time to look at schools calmly and understand a child's starting point. Year 5 is when preparation usually becomes more focused, because many assessments take place in the autumn of Year 6. Each school sets its own timetable, so it is worth checking dates for your shortlist early.
No. Schools and consortia use different assessments, which may include English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, online tests, interviews and reports from a current school. Preparation should follow the schools you are actually applying to.
Not always. We start by understanding your child and the schools you have in mind. Where teaching will help, we recommend a specialist tutor and oversee the work; where it will not, we will say so.
Send an enquiry. Charlie or Tabitha will arrange a conversation to understand your goals and your child's needs, then recommend next steps, which may include an initial assessment.
Tell us your child's year group and the schools you are considering, and Charlie or Tabitha will be in touch.