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11+ Tuition in Berkshire

Berkshire's specialist 11+ centre, preparing children across the county for grammar school entrance exams.

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11+ Tuition Across Berkshire

Berkshire is home to some of the most aspirational families in the South East, and the demand for grammar school places reflects that. The four Slough consortium grammar schools, Slough Grammar, Herschel Grammar, Langley Grammar, and Upton Court Grammar, draw applications from across the county, from Maidenhead and Windsor to Reading and Bracknell. Competition is intense, and the GL Assessment entrance exam requires preparation that goes far beyond what even the best primary schools can provide in their standard curriculum.

Think Smart Academy has been Berkshire's specialist 11+ centre for over a decade. Based in Slough with excellent access from the M4, A4, and A355, we draw students from across the county. Our experience spans hundreds of Berkshire primary schools, and we understand the regional landscape, which grammar schools to target, how admissions criteria work, and exactly what score your child needs to be competitive.

Our approach is data-driven: every child starts with a free diagnostic assessment, and we track progress meticulously through termly mock exams and subject-specific reporting. We teach Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning as separate dedicated sessions, giving each discipline the focus it deserves. With over 1,000 grammar school placements and an 85%+ success rate, we are the centre Berkshire families trust when a grammar school place is the goal.

Programme at a Glance

Age Group
Year 4 and Year 5 (ages 8โ€“10)
Exam Board Focus
GL Assessment (primary), CEM (Durham)
Subjects
Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
Class Size
Maximum 8 students per group
Pricing
From ยฃ120 per month
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Frequently Asked Questions, 11+ Tuition for Berkshire Families

Our Berkshire centre is in <strong>Slough (SL2 5DY)</strong>, located on Petersfield Avenue with free parking. Slough sits in the east of Berkshire with excellent transport links, the M4 and A4 connect us to Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, and the wider county. We are also close to the M40 for families coming from the Buckinghamshire border.
The main grammar school options for Berkshire families are the four <strong>Slough consortium schools</strong>: Slough Grammar, Herschel Grammar, Langley Grammar, and Upton Court Grammar. Families in the north of Berkshire may also consider Buckinghamshire grammar schools. All use the <strong>GL Assessment</strong> entrance exam.
Our primary focus is the <strong>GL Assessment</strong>, which covers all Slough and Buckinghamshire grammar schools. We also offer preparation for the <strong>CEM (Durham University)</strong> exam format for families considering grammar schools in other regions. The four core subjects, Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, are consistent across both formats.
Extremely competitive. The Slough grammar schools receive significantly more applications than available places each year. A strong score is essential, not just a pass. This is why structured, specialist preparation over 12 to 18 months makes such a difference. Our students consistently achieve results well above the average, with over <strong>85% receiving at least one grammar school offer</strong>.
Our programme includes <strong>weekly subject-specific sessions</strong> (not combined lessons), termly mock exams under timed conditions, detailed parent reports, a free initial diagnostic assessment, and access to holiday intensive courses. Classes have a maximum of 8 students, and 1-to-1 sessions are available for additional support.

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