Verbal Skills
Included in the test
- Comprehension
- Technical English
- Verbal Reasoning
Exam preparation
Specialist 11+ Preparation in Rickmansworth
Focused 11+ preparation for Buckinghamshire, South West Herts and independent school entrance assessments.
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The 11+ programme uses AE Publications resources and materials for structured preparation.
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Three distinct pathways
Not all 11+ assessments are the same. We offer distinct pathways so preparation can reflect the type of exam your child is working towards.
Buckinghamshire
Secondary Transfer Test
Structured preparation for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, helping students develop the academic skills, speed, accuracy and confidence required for the assessment.
South West Herts
Schools Consortium Academic Ability Test
Targeted preparation for the South West Herts Schools Consortium Academic Ability Test.
Independent Schools
School-specific entrance preparation
Tailored preparation for independent and private school entrance assessments, with preparation adapted to the requirements of the individual school.
Understanding the Tests
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test and South West Herts 11+ format, what is included, and the exam style where officially confirmed — without inventing scores, dates or admission rules.
Buckinghamshire
Understanding the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is produced by GL Assessment and consists of two multiple-choice papers.
Exam Format
- 2 papers
- Multiple-choice questions
- Around 45 minutes of testing per paper
- Around 60 minutes per paper including instructions and examples
- Short break between papers
- Separate answer sheet
Mathematical Skills
Included in the test
- Mathematics
- Mathematical problem solving
- Numerical reasoning
Non-Verbal Skills
Included in the test
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Spatial reasoning
- Visual / picture-based problems
Question types and the order of sections may vary. Official familiarisation materials provide examples of the test style.
Grammar Schools in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire has 13 grammar schools. These schools work together as The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) for the Secondary Transfer Testing process.
Do not assume that every school has identical admissions criteria. Parents should always check the latest official information and individual school admissions policies before making an application.
Aylesbury
Aylesbury Grammar School (opens official school website)Aylesbury
Aylesbury High School (opens official school website)Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield High School (opens official school website)Burnham
Burnham Grammar School (opens official school website)Amersham
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School (opens official school website)Little Chalfont
Dr Challoner’s High School (opens official school website)High Wycombe
John Hampden Grammar School (opens official school website)High Wycombe
Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (opens official school website)Aylesbury
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (opens official school website)Marlow
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School (opens official school website)High Wycombe
Wycombe High School (opens official school website)Chesham
Chesham Grammar School (opens official school website)Buckingham
The Royal Latin School (opens official school website)
Prime Tuitions is not affiliated with Buckinghamshire Council, The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools or any individual grammar school.
South West Herts
Understanding the South West Hertfordshire 11+
The South West Hertfordshire Grammar School Consortium uses a common GL Assessment 11+ entrance test for its member schools.
Exam Format
- 2 papers
- Mathematics paper
- Verbal Reasoning paper
- Approximately 50 minutes per paper
- Set by GL Assessment
Mathematics
Included in the test
- Number operations
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Statistics
- Data handling
Verbal Reasoning
Included in the test
- Patterns
- Analogies
- Codes
- Logical deductions
- Language-based reasoning
These are areas covered within the two GL Assessment papers — not separate papers. Always check the latest Consortium and school information for current arrangements.
South West Herts Schools
The South West Herts Schools Consortium includes the schools below. Always check the latest information directly with Hertfordshire County Council, the Consortium and the individual school.
Croxley Green
Croxley Danes (opens official school website)Music aptitude testing only (not the academic ability test), according to the Consortium.
Garston
Parmiter’s School (opens official school website)Bushey
Queens’ School (opens official school website)Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth School (opens official school website)Chorleywood
St Clement Danes School (opens official school website)Watford
Watford Grammar School for Boys (opens official school website)Watford
Watford Grammar School for Girls (opens official school website)
Prime Tuitions is not affiliated with Hertfordshire County Council, the South West Herts Schools Consortium or any individual consortium school.
Independent schools
Independent School Entrance
Tailored preparation for independent and private school entrance assessments, with preparation adapted to the requirements of the individual school.
Independent schools can have different entrance requirements and assessment formats. Preparation is tailored to the specific school wherever possible, once current requirements are available.
- Maths
- English
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Written tasks
- Exam technique
Requirements vary between schools. Not every independent school tests all of these areas.
School-specific preparation is offered where the school’s current entrance requirements are available. Parents should always check the latest requirements directly with their target school.
How We Prepare Students
A structured approach that develops knowledge, reasoning, accuracy, speed and confidence.
01
Assess
Understand the student’s current level, strengths and the pathway they are working towards.
02
Teach
Build knowledge and reasoning through structured lessons matched to the relevant assessment style.
03
Practise
Apply skills through carefully chosen questions, with attention to accuracy and method.
04
Refine
Develop speed, timing and exam technique without sacrificing understanding.
Exam formats and school requirements can differ and may change. Always check the latest information directly with the relevant council, consortium or school. Prime Tuitions is not affiliated with Buckinghamshire Council, Hertfordshire County Council, The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools or the South West Herts Schools Consortium. We do not guarantee results or school admission.
General academic support
Not preparing for the 11+? We can help with that too.
Some students simply want to strengthen their understanding, improve their confidence or get ahead in Maths and English. Prime Tuitions provides structured academic support in Rickmansworth, designed around the student’s current level and learning goals.
Tuition isn’t only about preparing for an exam. It is also about building strong foundations and helping students become confident learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about 11+ pathways and school-specific preparation.
Yes. Prime Tuitions provides structured 11+ preparation in Rickmansworth for students preparing for Buckinghamshire, South West Herts and independent school entrance assessments.
Yes. We provide Buckinghamshire 11+ tuition focused on the Secondary Transfer Test — building academic skills, reasoning, problem solving, speed, accuracy and exam technique.
Yes. We provide South West Herts 11+ preparation for the Schools Consortium Academic Ability Test, with a focus on Maths and Verbal Reasoning alongside the supporting skills needed to perform confidently.
The South West Herts 11+ refers to the South West Herts Schools Consortium Academic Ability Test used by participating schools in the area. The academic ability assessment focuses on Maths and Verbal Reasoning.
Yes. Prime Tuitions provides Maths and English tuition in Rickmansworth for students who want to strengthen foundations, improve confidence or make steady academic progress — with or without 11+ preparation.
Yes. Independent schools can have different entrance requirements and assessment formats, so preparation is tailored to the specific school wherever possible.
Yes, where the school’s current entrance requirements are available. Preparation can be adapted to the relevant subjects, question types and skills. Parents should always check the latest requirements directly with their target school.
Prime Tuitions is based in Rickmansworth and serves families across South West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
We start by understanding your child’s current level and the areas that need attention, then deliver structured lessons targeted to those needs. Progress is reviewed over time so the approach can be refined as confidence and knowledge grow.
Yes. I welcome kids with additional learning needs, including autism and ADHD, and adapt teaching to help each child learn in a way that works for them. Suitability and the right approach are discussed when we first talk.
Email hello@primetuitions.com or use the contact form on the Contact page. Share a few details about your child and the support you are looking for, and we will respond to discuss suitability and next steps.