Year 3
Introduction to 11+ (with Dr Nadhee)
Give your child a confident start to the 11+ journey. This Year 3 bridge course, led by Dr Nadhee, prepares pupils for the step up to our rigorous Year 4 11+ programme by building the core Maths and English foundations they need.
Why this class?
Year 4 11+ content is challenging. This course ensures children possess the essential basics first—so the transition is smooth, confidence grows, and progress is sustained.
Perfect for Year 3 students aiming for success in the Year 4 eleven-plus pathway.
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Eleven plus programme
Build mastery for selective entrance exams with a structured, methods-focused course that strengthens core skills and exam technique for the 11+ and beyond.
What we cover
Worded problem-solving and multi-step reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning (patterns, nets, rotations)
Verbal Reasoning (GL)
Speed, accuracy and timed practice
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Verbal Reasoning (CEM: vocabulary, logic, codes)
Creative Writing (structure, style, description, planning under time)
How we teach
- Explicit teaching on the whiteboard: worked examples → guided practice → independent questions
- In-class checks for understanding with textbook-based follow-up tasks
- Weekly homework: minimum 2–3 hours
- Vocabulary building: 10–12 new words weekly, tested bi-weekly
- Reading: classic 11+ texts (e.g., The Secret Garden) with comprehension checks
- Past-paper style practice: 10-minute tests and exam strategies (timing, checking, methods)
Outcome
Confident, well-prepared candidates with strong Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and polished Creative Writing — ready for Year 5/6 11+ preparation and mock exams.
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Eleven plus programme
Intensive, methods-focused preparation that builds mastery for selective entrance exams — with full exam-condition practice from spring to autumn.
What we cover
• Advanced arithmetic; fractions, decimals, percentages
• Multi-step word problems and reasoning strategies
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (patterns, nets, rotations)
• Verbal Reasoning (GL) techniques
• Speed, accuracy, and timed drills; mixed-topic reviews
• Comprehension (inference, analysis, evidence)
• Grammar, punctuation, spelling accuracy
• Verbal Reasoning (CEM: vocabulary, logic, codes)
• Creative Writing (planning, structure, style, editing under time)
How we teach
- Explicit teaching on the whiteboard → guided practice → independent questions
- In-class checks for understanding; textbook/application tasks with follow-up at home
- Weekly homework and vocabulary (10–12 words: memorised, practised, bi-weekly tests)
- Reading: classic 11+ literature (e.g., Little Lord Fauntleroy) with comprehension checks
- Past-paper style practice: 10-minute tests; strategies for timing, checking, and working methods
Exam-condition testing centre
From February, we run weekly special exam-condition tests (timed, invigilated, marked and taught) every week until the September exams, with score tracking and targeted feedback.
Outcome
Highly prepared candidates with strong Maths, English, Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning and refined Creative Writing — ready for the demands of Year 6 final preparation and the 11+ exams.
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SATs Preparation
Structured SATs preparation that builds the English and Maths skills needed for KS2 success — using proven 11+ techniques to accelerate reasoning and exam confidence.
ENGLISH (MISS ALEX) — SATs (KS2) FOCUS
MATHS (DR NADHEE) — CONDENSED 11+ METHODS FOR SATs & BEYOND
HOMEWORK
Weekly homework: minimum 2 hours (with vocabulary/spelling and mixed-topic Maths practice).
OUTCOMES
Test-ready performance for May SATs in English and Maths.
Strong methods and confidence for a smooth transition to secondary school.
Years 7–11
English, Maths & Science — 3-Hour Programme
Our structured programme groups students into Higher or Foundation sets based on baseline assessments, with regular re-testing to promote progression. The curriculum is designed to teach ahead of school year content, building student confidence while stretching high performers. Learners follow a four-week cycle of targeted instruction and weekly homework. From Year 9 onward, past and predicted exam papers are introduced, and in Years 10–11 students complete timed assessments. English is delivered as a continuous system that develops from literacy foundations to advanced Grade 8/9 skills in comprehension and writing.
Year 7 — Bridge & Build
- English: Grammar, reading inference, structured writing, analytical paragraphs, academic vocabulary.
- Maths: Fluency in number, fractions/decimals, intro to algebra, geometry foundations, problem-solving.
- Science: Core Biology, Chemistry, Physics with practical skills and scientific enquiry.
- Teach Ahead: Year 8 content preview across all subjects.
- Assessment: Week 5 mini-mocks; targets set based on performance.
Year 8 — Consolidate & Extend
- English: Advanced comprehension, comparison skills, structured paragraph writing, vocabulary development.
- Maths: Reasoning, algebraic manipulation, ratio and geometry mastery.
- Science: Extended KS3 content + data analysis and experiments.
- Teach Ahead: Early GCSE content to ease KS4 transition.
Year 9 — Early GCSE Foundation
- English: Argumentative writing, unseen text analysis, literature introduction.
- Maths: GCSE Foundation content across all strands.
- Science: GCSE practicals and scientific calculation skills.
- Exam Skills: Strategy, timing, and precision practice.
Year 10 — GCSE Core Coverage
- English: GCSE Language (reading/writing), Literature (Shakespeare, modern, poetry).
- Maths: Full GCSE coverage with mixed-topic testing and exam strategies.
- Science: Trilogy/Separate Science; 6-marker techniques and calculations.
- Exam Practice: Regular mocks and targeted reteaching.
Year 11 — GCSE Mastery & Exam Readiness
- English: Grade 8/9 structure and analytical responses.
- Maths: Intensive revision, exam speed and accuracy drills.
- Science: High-yield topics, extended responses, data analysis.
- Mocks: Timed GCSE-style mocks with personalised feedback.
GCSE Syllabus Snapshot
- English Language: Reading unseen texts, writing skills, spelling, grammar.
- English Literature: Shakespeare, 19th-century novel, modern text, poetry analysis.
- Maths: Number, Algebra, Geometry, Ratio, Probability, Statistics.
- Science (Trilogy or Separate): Core Biology, Chemistry, Physics including practicals.
Homework
- Weekly homework following a 4-week plan.