Grammar School Entrance Tuition
London and the South East are home to some of the most competitive grammar schools and selective independent schools in the UK. Each year, thousands of families across London, Hertfordshire, Essex and surrounding counties prepare their children for the 11+ entrance exams in order to secure places at these highly regarded schools.
At LearningPOD, we provide structured 11+ preparation programmes designed to help students develop the reasoning ability, academic knowledge and exam confidence needed to succeed in selective school entrance exams.
Our expert tutors support students through the full syllabus while developing the problem-solving skills, exam techniques and time-management strategies required to perform well under timed exam conditions.
Grammar Schools
Students across the Midlands prepare for entrance exams to a range of grammar schools and selective institutions.
Grammar Schools in London
Several highly selective grammar schools are located in and around North London.
Students often prepare for entrance exams for schools such as:
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet
The Henrietta Barnett School
St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School
Latymer School
These schools are among the most competitive grammar schools in the UK, and strong preparation is essential for success.
Grammar Schools
Students across the London prepare for entrance exams to a range of grammar schools and selective institutions.
Selective Independent Schools in London
London also has a large number of prestigious independent schools that require competitive entrance exams.
Examples include:
City of London School
University College School
Highgate School
Haberdashers’ Boys’ School
Haberdashers’ Girls’ School
These schools often use ISEB or school-specific entrance examinations, testing strong academic ability as well as reasoning skills.
Grammar Schools
Students across the London prepare for entrance exams to a range of grammar schools and selective institutions.
Grammar Schools in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is home to several well-known selective schools.
Students commonly prepare for entrance exams for:
Dame Alice Owen’s School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Watford Grammar School for Girls
These schools often use GL Assessment style tests, focusing on maths, English and reasoning skills.
Grammar Schools
Students across the London prepare for entrance exams to a range of grammar schools and selective institutions.
Grammar Schools in Essex
Essex has several highly regarded grammar schools with competitive entrance exams.
Students often prepare for schools such as:
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester County High School for Girls
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
These schools commonly use GL Assessment tests, requiring strong reasoning ability and academic knowledge.
11+ Exam Formats Used in London & South East
Selective schools across the region typically use one of the following exam providers.
Our 11+ Preparation Programmes
LearningPOD provides structured preparation programmes designed to support students at different stages of their 11+ journey.
11+ Tutors in London
When should my child start preparing for the 11+?
Most students benefit from beginning structured preparation around 12 months before the exam, often during Year 4 or early Year 5.
Can my child join preparation mid-year?
Yes. We assess your child’s current level and create a personalised preparation plan.
Do you provide mock exams?
Yes. Our preparation programmes include mock exams designed to simulate real exam conditions.