The Midlands region contains some of the most competitive grammar schools in England. Many families across Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Rugby and surrounding towns prepare their children for the 11+ entrance exams in order to gain admission to these selective schools.
At LearningPOD, we provide structured 11+ preparation designed to develop the reasoning ability, academic skills and exam confidence required for success in grammar school entrance exams across the Midlands.
Our expert tutors support students through the full syllabus while developing exam strategies and logical thinking skills needed to perform well under timed conditions.
Grammar Schools and Selective Schools in the North West
Students across the North West often prepare for entrance exams for a range of grammar and selective schools.
Birmingham Grammar Schools
Birmingham has one of the largest grammar school systems in England.
Students commonly prepare for entrance exams for:
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
- King Edward VI Five Ways School
- King Edward VI Handsworth School
- King Edward VI Aston School
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
These schools typically use GL Assessment style tests.
Warwickshire & Rugby Grammar Schools
Warwickshire has several highly competitive grammar schools.
Students often prepare for entrance exams for:
- Rugby High School
- Lawrence Sheriff School
- Ashlawn School (Selective Stream)
These schools often use CEM-style reasoning tests.
Coventry Selective Schools
Students in Coventry often prepare for entrance exams for selective schools such as:
- Coventry Blue Coat School
- Bablake School
- King Henry VIII School
These schools may use ISEB-style assessments or school-specific exams.
11+ Exam Formats Used in the Midlands
Grammar schools in the Midlands commonly use the following formats:
CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring)
These exams focus on reasoning ability and vocabulary.
Sections may include:
- Numerical reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
ISEB
ISEB assessments are often used by independent schools and include:
These assessments may include:
- Maths
- English comprehension
- Reasoning
Our 11+ Programmes for North West
LearningPOD offers structured preparation programmes designed to support students at different stages of their 11+ journey.
“Students develop the academic knowledge and exam confidence required to perform strongly in competitive entrance exams.”