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Timing
The 11+ is decided long before exam day.
Success comes from steady familiarity with the format, timing and question types before the exam room adds pressure.
4.8 rating
The reality
Four pressures behind every 11+ plan.
Each part matters in the same way. The aim is not to make the exam feel bigger; it is to make the preparation feel clearer, steadier and easier to act on.
Competition
Several applicants for every place
The strongest schools turn away far more children than they admit.
Reasoning
Skills the curriculum skips
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning rarely appear in the classroom, but decide the exam.
Preparation
12 to 18 months, the real advantage
Children who start early build technique steadily, rather than cramming under pressure.
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Free consultation
A 20-minute call. We learn about your child, the subjects, current and target grades, and exam board. No charge.
02
Tutor matched
A subject specialist chosen for exam board and personality fit. Every tutor is reference-checked, DBS-checked and trained in our approach.
03
Programme begins
Sessions at home, at our Lions Campus in West London, or online. Written progress reports after every session.
The exam
What we cover
English
Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and writing. The reading stamina and clear writing the longer independent papers reward.
Maths
The full Key Stage 2 curriculum and beyond, with the speed and accuracy that timed papers demand.
Verbal Reasoning
Logic with words, codes and sequences. Unfamiliar at first, and quick to improve with the right method.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Patterns, shapes and spatial logic. We teach the recurring question types so nothing on the day is a surprise.
Mock exams & past papers
Timed papers in GL, CEM and ISEB formats, so the real exam already feels familiar.
Interview preparation
Practice for independent school interviews, building confident, thoughtful answers under gentle pressure.
Specialist SEND support
Academic ambition, adapted to how your child learns.
Many of our tutors are experienced with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences, without lowering academic expectations.
Results & reputation
Results parents can feel.
9/10
of our 11+ students receive an offer from at least one of their target schools
Since 1989
preparing children for London's most competitive grammar and independent school exams
0%
of parents report a noticeable increase in confidence within the first four weeks
"Our daughter went from dreading verbal reasoning to looking forward to her sessions. She sat the exam calm and prepared, and the offer letter followed."
Parent of 11+ student
"We came to Lionheart late, only a few months before the ISEB. Her tutor focused on exactly the right things and never once let the pressure show."
Parent of ISEB student
"Three years of steady work, never cramming. He got into his first-choice school and, more to the point, actually enjoyed the journey there."
Parent of 11+ student
Recent destinations
Latymer Upper
St Paul's Juniors
KCS Wimbledon
City of London
Henrietta Barnett
Tiffin Girls'
Ready to talk?
Free 20-minute consultation.
Speak to our 11+ team →Or message on WhatsApp - Or call +44 (0) 20 7602 2012
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you speak with the 11+ team.
Depending on the tutor's seniority. Most families book weekly sessions, intensive packages closer to exams, or a mix of both.
Most families begin 12 to 18 months ahead, which leaves room to build steadily rather than cram. We also help children starting later.
Both work well, and many families use a mix. We tutor in person across London and online anywhere in the world.
Tell us, and we will rematch your child quickly. Personality fit matters as much as subject expertise, and we would rather get it right.
GL, CEM-style papers, the ISEB Common Pre-Test, and the individual papers and interviews that specific schools set.
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