Eleven Plus

The 11-Plus Journey at Golden Brain Academy

Rise above the competition

With 11-plus entrance exams becoming increasingly challenging and competitive, your child needs a professional and nurturing approach to succeed. This is where we come in.

Choosing Golden Brain Academy for your child’s 11-Plus preparation ensures they receive the best possible support to excel academically. Our expert teachers are dedicated to fostering excellence and have a track record of proven results. We provide everything your child needs to succeed, from premium quality education to bespoke resources tailored to their individual needs. Our live and interactive lessons create an engaging learning environment, ensuring your child is well-prepared and confident for their exams.

Why we are the right choice for your child’s 11-plus journey

Bespoke Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of all required content

Expert Teachers: Fully-qualified professionals you can trust

Experienced and Professional: Over 20 years of teaching experience and 7 years of 11-plus success

High-Quality Lessons: Focused on teaching concepts, not just practice papers

Interactive and Engaging: Lessons are fully interactive, with active student participation

Key Skills: Students are taught essential exam techniques, including speed and accuracy

Regular Assessments: Continuous measurement and tracking of student progress

Bespoke Resources: Expert-designed worksheets, helpful hint lists, and practice questions provided

Proven Track Record: Our students achieve outstanding and unrivalled success

Parental Involvement: Lesson reports sent after every single lesson

Course Content

Our outstanding lessons empower students to challenge themselves academically, working at levels beyond their school curriculum. This approach is crucial for 11-plus success and ensures children surpass their year group expectations.

Maths: Problem-solving and arithmetic

English: Comprehension, spelling, vocabulary and grammar

Writing: See our writing page by clicking here

Cost: £130 per 7-week block

What’s Included:

A baseline assessment before starting
6 live and interactive 45-minute lessons
Bespoke lesson resources
Homework tasks
Practice exam questions
Lesson videos for consolidation
A progress assessment at the end

Our fully interactive and engaging lessons encourage students to share their ideas, with teachers providing immediate feedback and support. Using the innovative online educational tool Nearpod, we can monitor every child’s screen and offer personalised advice and support.

Watch your child make rapid progress, gain confidence, and enjoy their learning journey with us.

Our official 11-plus journey starts in January of Year 4 but we have standard English and maths lessons from Year 2 available.

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Here are just some of the schools we have successfully prepped our students for

Tiffins, Wallington High School for Girls, Wilsons, Wallington Country Grammar, Whitgift, Trinity, City of London, Caterham, Woldingham, Reigate Grammar, Tonbridge, The Judd, RGS Guildford, Croydon High, Lingfield, Dubai College, St Johns, St Olaves, Sevenoaks, Cheltenham Ladies College, Epsom College, Cranleigh, Worth, Dunottar, Royal Russell, Dulwich College, Wimbledon High, Bexley Grammar, St Albans, St Dunstan’s College and Brighton College.

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Course Leader: Ali Goulden

First class BA(QTS) English Literature from The University of Warwick

Alumni of Wallington High School for Girls

Fully qualified teacher since 1999

Former Assistant Head and Head of English

Course Options

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Year 4

(January to August)

Year 5

(September to August)

Year 6

(September-December)

Practice Papers

Free Videos and Resources

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What do our parents say?

“It’s been great seeing Alex come out of his shell and gaining confidence in his abilities through your classes which are so energising and cleverly designed and delivered. All the supporting materials have been top notch! “

Stephanie, mum to Alex

“Christos got Headteacher’s award for his writing today. Gobsmacked! Now, if that isn’t down to your teaching, I don’t know what is”

Pana, mum to Christos

“Just a quick one. Bella did really well in the second stage SET, came high amongst those who got through and can list schools. As you can imagine, we are delighted for her. Thank you so much. It’s all down to you.”

Claire, mum to Bella

“A huge thank you for all the fantastic tutoring Ethan has received from yourself and the rest of your team. We were blown away with how Ethan thrived under your Tutoring which was evident in how incredibly well he did at Caterham school’s 11 plus exams. ”