11+ vocabulary starter list
A starter set of words that often catch out Year 5 readers, each with a plain-English meaning and an example sentence. It's useful for verbal reasoning practice, though it isn't an official list from any test provider.
These free resources from Dr Khan Tuition at 36 High Street, Burnham help families prepare for the 11+ and GCSE, and choose the right support. They're written around the exams local children sit, including the Bucks and Slough 11+, and are free to read and print. To talk through your child's next steps, call 01753 378222 for a free consultation.

Free to read and print
Two different 11+ tests are open to children near our centre: the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test and the Slough Consortium test. These resources help with both.
GCSE courses are long, and steady revision beats a last-minute rush. These resources break the work into pieces your teenager can manage.
Clear, practical guides for the decisions parents face, from the 11+ timeline to choosing who teaches your child.
Free resources
A starter set of words that often catch out Year 5 readers, each with a plain-English meaning and an example sentence. It's useful for verbal reasoning practice, though it isn't an official list from any test provider.
The GCSE maths subject content, topic by topic, grouped by area and marked Foundation or Higher, so your child can tick off what's secure and see what still needs work.
Registration, test dates, results and secondary applications for both local tests, set out in order, with links to the official sources.
Honest questions worth asking any tutor or tuition centre, from DBS checks and qualifications to how lessons match your child's exam board.
Next steps
Common questions

Sources: Buckinghamshire Council: grammar schools and transfer testing; Herschel Grammar School: Year 7 Admissions 2028; UAT-UK: TMUA; UAT-UK: ESAT. Last checked: Oct 2026.
Resources are a good start, but every child needs something slightly different. In a free 30-minute consultation we'll talk about your child and their goals, then send a personalised plan within 48 hours.
