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    11 Plus preparation for Year 4 start early, finish strong

    Year 4 is the ideal time to begin structured 11 Plus preparation. Two full academic years before the exam gives your child the time to build genuine knowledge, develop exam confidence and approach Year 6 feeling ready not rushed.

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    About Year 4 preparation

    Why Year 4 is the ideal time to start

    The 11 Plus examination is taken in September or October of Year 6 and tests four subject areas: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Starting in Year 4 means your child has two full academic years to develop genuine mastery across each area, rather than cramming it all into Year 5. Children who start early consistently perform better not because they are brighter, but because they have had more time to build fluency and confidence.

    Our Year 4 programme is not about pressure it is about building the right habits early. Expanding vocabulary, strengthening mental maths, becoming familiar with verbal and non-verbal reasoning question types these are skills that develop steadily over time. A Year 4 child who joins Geek School arrives in Year 5 already confident, already ahead, and ready for the intensive exam-year preparation that follows.

    1,000+
    Students helped over 10 years
    100%
    Pass rate Kent, Bexley & Medway (year on year)
    95–100%
    Pass rate Sutton and other selective schools
    24
    Grammar schools accessed this year

    Examinations we prepare for

    QuestSETCSSESutton ConsortiumKent TestMedway TestISEB

    Entry points

    7 Plus10 Plus11 Plus13 PlusIn-year transfer (Yr 7, 8, 9)
    What is included

    What your child will receive

    A structured programme built around your child’s year group and target schools.

    Introduction to all four 11 Plus subjects at an appropriate, manageable pace

    Vocabulary development and reading comprehension for English

    Mental maths and KS2 Maths curriculum consolidation

    Verbal Reasoning progressive introduction to the full range of question types

    Non-Verbal Reasoning shapes, patterns, sequences and codes

    Regular assessments to identify strengths and close gaps early

    Bespoke session booklets prepared for each class

    Structured homework programme to reinforce learning between sessions

    Session times

    Flexible sessions across three options

    All three options deliver the same Geek School curriculum. Choose the centre nearest to you or join our live online programme via Microsoft Teams.

    Beckenham Mondays
    All year groups5–7pm
    Beckenham Wednesdays
    All year groups5–7pm
    Beckenham Saturdays
    Primary & 11 Plus9–11am
    Primary & 11 Plus1.30–3.30pm
    Secondary classes11am–1pm
    Catford Thursdays
    All year groups5–7pm
    Catford Fridays
    All year groups5–7pm
    Catford Saturdays
    Primary & 11 Plus9–11am
    Primary & 11 Plus1.30–3.30pm
    Secondary classes11am–1pm
    Online Microsoft Teams
    Year 3 & 4Tue–Thu, 5–6pm
    Year 5Tue–Thu, 6–7pm
    One-to-oneBy arrangement
    Beckenham: 60 Beckenham Road, BR3 4LS  •  Catford: 44 Campshill Road, SE13 6QT
    Preparation journey

    Your child’s road to the 11 Plus

    Here is what the preparation journey looks like from today to exam day.

    Now Year 4
    Build strong foundations across all four subjects. Develop vocabulary, reading habits and reasoning skills at a steady, comfortable pace.
    Year 4 to 5
    Increase familiarity with exam question types. Begin timed practice. Introduce past papers to develop exam confidence gradually.
    Year 5
    Intensive preparation. Past papers, mock exams, timed work, refined exam technique and school selection guidance.
    September Year 6
    Kent Test, Sutton Consortium and other grammar school exams. Your child is well-prepared, not panicked.
    Target schools

    Schools our students have entered

    Geek School students have secured places at some of the most competitive grammar and independent schools in South London, Kent and beyond.

    Grammar schools

    St Olave’s Grammar SchoolNewstead Wood SchoolChislehurst & Sidcup Grammar SchoolBexley Grammar SchoolDartford Grammar SchoolTownley Grammar SchoolBeths Grammar SchoolWilson’s SchoolSutton Grammar SchoolWallington County Grammar SchoolNonsuch High for GirlsHenrietta Barnett School

    Independent schools

    Dulwich CollegeJames Allen’s Girls’ SchoolAlleyn’s SchoolEltham CollegeForest SchoolBromley High School (GDST)Whitgift SchoolSevenoaks SchoolTrinity School CroydonColfe’s School
    Fees

    Simple, transparent pricing

    Monthly pricing for small-group tuition at any of our three options. All packages begin with a free assessment session.

    One subject
    £120/month
    Small group • one subject per week
    • Expert subject tutor
    • Bespoke session materials
    • Homework programme
    • Regular parent updates
    Book assessment
    Most popular
    11 Plus package
    £187/month
    English, Maths, Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
    • All four 11 Plus subjects
    • Covers all exam formats
    • Bespoke session booklets
    • Termly progress report
    • Online practice paper bank
    • School selection guidance
    Book assessment
    One-to-one tuition
    £30/hour
    Per subject • by arrangement
    • Fully personalised sessions
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Any subject or entry year
    • Targeted gap-filling support
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    Payments accepted:Childcare vouchersChildcare ChoicesUniversal CreditStudent Finance England
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    Our confidence guarantee

    Every family starts with a free assessment session your child joins a real class alongside our regular students, and afterwards you receive written feedback on their current level and a recommended programme. There is no obligation and no commitment required at the assessment stage.

    Questions answered

    Frequently asked questions

    No in fact, Year 4 is the ideal time. The most successful 11 Plus students typically start in Year 4 or earlier. Starting early means the preparation is gradual and enjoyable rather than stressful. Your child builds genuine knowledge and confidence over two years, which is far more effective than intensive cramming in Year 5.
    Sessions cover all four subjects Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning in a structured, progressive format at a pace appropriate for Year 4. Your child receives a printed session booklet for each class and a homework programme to complete between sessions. Groups are small, so your child receives genuine individual attention.
    Not at all. Year 4 at any point in the academic year is still an excellent time to start. We will assess your child at the free assessment session, understand exactly where they are, and build a programme from that point. There is no need to wait for a new term.
    Year 4 students at Geek School are typically targeting grammar schools in the Bromley, Lewisham, Sutton, Bexley and Kent areas including St Olave’s, Wilson’s, Newstead Wood, Sutton Grammar, Dartford Grammar and the Medway schools. Many families are also preparing for independent school entry at 11 Plus or 13 Plus. We will advise you on the right schools for your child’s strengths.

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