11+ Preparation in the UK: A Realistic Year-5 Timeline

Preparing for grammar-school 11+ exams — English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning covered with a year-long plan.

Tutoring Galaxy Team 2026-06-08 8 min read

11+

Grammar School

Year 5

Parents Guide

Kent, Buckinghamshire and Birmingham grammar schools all use variants of the 11+. Starting in Year 5 gives your child a realistic prep window without last-minute stress. 1. **September–November (Y5)** — Build core Maths (times tables to 12, fractions, decimals) and reading stamina. 2. **December–February** — Introduce Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning question types weekly. 3. **March–May** — Add timed sections — 25 questions in 25 minutes. 4. **June–August** — Full mock papers under exam conditions every other Saturday. 5. **September** — Two mocks per week, review vocab lists, sleep discipline. 6. **Exam week** — Light revision only, focus on rest and confidence. Our UK-based 11+ tutors cover CEM, GL and bespoke school papers — first session free.

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