11+ Courses
11+ Entrance Examination for Grammar Schools
11+ Tuition for Watford Grammar School Entry
At Brightway Education, we specialise in preparing students for the 11+ entrance exams to Watford Grammar School for Girls and Watford Grammar School for Boys. Our structured programme has helped many children gain places at selective schools across Hertfordshire, with parents praising the progress and confidence their child achieved.
Other 11+ Courses
We provide specialised 11+ tuition aligned with top exam boards including GL and CEM. Our expert-led one-to-one and small group online sessions cover core subjects such as Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning—designed to build confidence and deliver results.
Overview of the 11+ Exam and Preparation Process
Some students begin preparing as early as Year 3 or Year 4, but the intensive programme starts in Year 5. Our in-centre intensive course focuses on Maths and Verbal Reasoning, delivered face-to-face in small groups. Each session is designed to provide personalised attention, helping students build confidence and achieve measurable progress.
Brightway Education 11+ Programme Structure
- Weekly Lessons: 90 minutes per subject (Maths + Verbal Reasoning) – total of 3 hours per week
- Practice Tests: Short tests during lessons, end-of-topic assessments, and full mock exams
- Homework: Regular assignments to reinforce skills at home
- Progress Tracking: Monthly reports, parent meetings, and regular feedback
- Flexible Scheduling: Multiple lesson days available for families to choose from This complete package gives students the skills, confidence, and exam techniques needed to succeed in the 11+.
11+ Exam – Watford Grammar Schools
The South West Herts Consortium oversees the entrance test for Watford Grammar Schools.
Exam Format
- Provider: GL Assessment
- Papers: Maths and Verbal Reasoning
- Format: Multiple choice
- Duration: Around 50 minutes per paper
Key Dates
- Registration Opens: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Registration Closes: Friday, June 6, 2025
- Academic Ability Test: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Results Announced: Mid-October 2025
- Common Application Form (CAF) Deadline: October 31, 2025
- National Offer Day: March 1, 2026
For the 2026 11+ exam, you'll need to apply in the summer of 2025, when your child is in Year 5. Registration periods for the 11+ exam typically open in the spring or summer of Year 5 and close a few months later, often in June or July.
Application Steps
- Register with the South West Herts Consortium – to sit the academic test.
- Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) – via your local authority.
- Submit the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) – directly to the school.
Important Notes
- Watford Grammar School for Girls: Partially selective; only some places awarded on academic ability.
- Watford Grammar School for Boys: Selective places available for both academic ability and musical aptitude.
- There is no fixed pass mark; places are offered based on rank order of scores.