Headway Tuition · Birmingham & online
11+ Tuition in Birmingham
Specialist 11 plus preparation for Birmingham families, in small groups of 2 to 5 students, online or face to face with lead tutor Anita. Start with the free Headway 11+ Readiness Check and a 15 minute discovery call, so you decide with evidence rather than guesswork.
Why Birmingham parents choose Headway Tuition
A structured 11+ pathway, without the pressure
Headway Tuition is an independent 11 plus tuition provider based in Birmingham, working with Birmingham families online and face to face. Lessons run in small groups of 2 to 5 students, so every child is seen and supported rather than lost in a crowd.
Rather than selecting only the most academic children, Headway Tuition works with mixed abilities and builds skills deliberately over terms, not weeks. Every lesson opens with a short timed assessment so children get used to working under exam conditions, and progress is tracked all year.
Birmingham parents get honest guidance too, including a clear recommendation when the 11 plus is not the right pathway for a child. No tutor can honestly guarantee a pass, so Headway Tuition guarantees a personalised approach instead.
The Headway Tuition programmes
A Year 3 to Year 6 pathway for Birmingham children
Year 3 Foundations
Year 3 (age 7 to 8)
Builds vocabulary, reading comprehension, mathematical confidence and reasoning habits before formal 11+ preparation begins. No practice paper cramming.
Year 4 11+ Course
Year 4 (age 8 to 9)
Structured preparation across English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non verbal reasoning, at a pace that keeps children confident.
Year 5 11+ Course
Year 5 (age 9 to 10)
Focused preparation for the exam year, prioritising the areas that matter most for each child with weekly timed assessment.
11+ Mock Exams
Year 4 to Year 6
Timed exam conditions with a follow up consultation so parents understand exactly what the results mean and what to do next.
Summer Intensive
Year 4 and Year 5
Holiday preparation consolidating skills ahead of the next school year, in small groups of 2 to 5.
The Headway Framework
6 essential areas that decide 11+ readiness
The free Headway 11+ Readiness Check scores your child across six areas, then gives you a readiness band and a personalised next step, never individual point values.
- Motivation
- Child Engagement
- Family Readiness
- Learning Mindset
- Academic Foundations
- Guidance
Questions from Birmingham parents
11+ tuition in Birmingham, answered
Do you offer 11+ tuition for Birmingham families?
Yes. Headway Tuition prepares children from Birmingham for the 11+ in small groups of 2 to 5 students, online or face to face. Birmingham families work with lead tutor Anita through the same structured Year 3 to Year 6 pathway, starting with the free 11+ Readiness Check and a 15 minute discovery call.
Is the 11+ tuition online or in person for Birmingham parents?
Both. Lessons run online or face to face in small groups of 2 to 5, following the same Headway Tuition curriculum. Many Birmingham families choose online lessons for convenience, with weekly timed assessments and regular parent feedback built in throughout the year.
What does 11+ tuition in Birmingham cost?
Group 11+ tuition in the UK typically ranges from around £20 to £45 per hour, with one to one tuition higher. Headway Tuition confirms the exact fee on your free 15 minute discovery call, because the right programme depends on your child's year group and needs rather than a single flat price.
When should my child start 11+ preparation in Birmingham?
Most Birmingham families begin between Year 3 and Year 4, around age eight. Headway Tuition uses Year 3 to build vocabulary, comprehension, mathematical confidence and reasoning habits rather than cramming papers, so formal preparation in Year 5 feels calm and familiar instead of rushed.
What is on the Birmingham 11+ exam?
The 11+ usually tests English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non verbal reasoning. Verbal and non verbal reasoning are not part of the primary curriculum, so most children meet them for the first time during preparation with Headway Tuition rather than at school.
Give your child the Age 8 Advantage
Birmingham families start with the free Headway 11+ Readiness Check, then book a 15 minute discovery call with Anita to talk through the result and the right next step.