Experienced Plymouth 11+ Tuition Since 2003

I provide one-to-one preparation in English and mathematics for pupils applying to Devonport High School for Boys, Devonport High School for Girls and Plymouth High School for Girls.

Each pupil begins with an assessment. Lessons are then individually planned, with regular homework and progress reports for parents

Tuition covers English comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, reasoning and examination technique. Boys applying to DHSB also receive preparation for the separate writing task.

I also use two workbooks developed from my own 11+ teaching. Years 4 and 5 Mathematics builds arithmetic, reasoning and problem-solving before pupils move on to timed multiple-choice practice. Style and Register develops comprehension, vocabulary, inference, tone and purpose through a wide range of unfamiliar texts.

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The new Quest assessments

The Plymouth 11+ is changing

From September 2026, Plymouth’s grammar schools will use Quest Assessments for English comprehension and mathematics.

The new tests emphasise secure Year 5 knowledge, unfamiliar reading passages, vocabulary in context, inference, reasoning and accurate work under time pressure.

How tuition works

Individual preparation

Tuition begins with an assessment of the pupil’s present level in English and mathematics.

Lessons then concentrate on the areas requiring most attention, including comprehension, vocabulary, mathematical reasoning, speed and examination technique.

Boys applying to DHSB also receive preparation for the school’s separate writing task.

Location and contact

Lesson arrangements

Lessons may be held at my home in Higher St Budeaux or, where practical, at the pupil’s home.

Read about the new Quest examination

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