Birmingham and the West Midlands

11 Plus Tutor in Birmingham

Birmingham grammar-school applications require attention to the shared entrance-test arrangements and each school’s admissions criteria. A qualifying score alone does not guarantee a place.

Admissions context: West Midlands shared test: check current guidance
Exam context
West Midlands shared test: check current guidance format
Preparation
Match your target school’s requirements
Practical guidance
Clear steps to plan revision

Schools to research in Birmingham and the West Midlands

These examples include different school types and entry routes. Check each school’s admissions policy, entry age and assessment requirements for the year your child will join.

  • King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
  • King Edward VI Aston School
  • King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
  • King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
  • King Edward VI Five Ways School
  • Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Local preparation tip

Use the official West Midlands registration guidance and the target school’s policy for the relevant entry year. Check eligibility, priority criteria and the separate secondary-school application.

Nearby areas around Birmingham

Families in these nearby areas can use our online practice resources. A tutor enquiry is a request for support, not confirmation of local tutor availability.

Solihull
Wolverhampton
Walsall
Dudley
Sutton Coldfield
West Bromwich
Coventry
Lichfield
Tamworth
Redditch
Bromsgrove
Kidderminster

What to look for in an 11+ tutor

  • Experience with the specific schools / test style you are targeting
  • A structured plan: diagnostics → practice → timed mocks → review
  • Clear explanations and good communication with parents
  • Regular, manageable homework rather than last-minute cramming