"Within our Gloucestershire 11+ Preparation Programme, we specialise in helping children build
the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to succeed in the grammar school entrance exam.
Through expert teaching, personalised support, and a warm, encouraging environment, we
guide every student to reach their full potential. Our mission is simple: to open doors
to the outstanding opportunities of grammar school."
Everything your child needs to walk into the exam with confidence.
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Expert Teaching
With over 20 years of teaching and school leadership experience in some of the country's leading schools, our tutors bring unmatched knowledge of the Gloucestershire 11+ format and what examiners reward.
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Personalised Support
Every child learns differently. We tailor our lessons to each student's strengths and areas for development, ensuring no one falls behind.
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Warm, Encouraging Environment
We create a supportive classroom where children feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow in confidence at every session.
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Full Exam Coverage
We cover all 11+ components including English (proof-reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling etc), Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics — nothing is left to chance.
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Progress Tracking
For our year-round tutoring, we offer personal verbal feedback to keep parents informed on progress. During our One-Week Intensive Revision Courses, we wrap up the week with a mock exam and deliver the results with a feedback report within 5 days.
What We Cover
A comprehensive curriculum aligned to the Gloucestershire grammar school entrance exam.
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English & Comprehension
Proof-reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling — nothing is left to chance.
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Verbal Reasoning
Systematic techniques for every question type: word codes, analogies, sequences, and more — delivered in a structured, memorable way.
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Spatial awareness, pattern recognition, and logic puzzles practised through timed exercises that mirror real exam conditions.
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Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, shape, data, and problem-solving — we ensure children are fluent, fast, and accurate under exam pressure.
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One-Week Intensive Revision Courses
Our Intensive One-Week Revision Courses consist of 4 full days of revision and ends with a full-length mock examination taken in exam conditions over a morning session on the fifth day.
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Mindset & Exam Technique
We teach time management, anxiety reduction strategies, and exam-day confidence so children perform at their very best when it matters.
Trusted Experience, Proven Results
With over 20 years of teaching and school leadership experience within some of the country's leading schools, we have the depth of knowledge to prepare your child thoroughly and confidently.
We have successfully assisted students in gaining entrance to their preferred grammar schools, including:
Pate's Grammar SchoolDenmark Road High SchoolSir Thomas Rich's SchoolThe Crypt SchoolStroud High SchoolThe Marling SchoolRibston Hall High School
What Parents Say
Hundreds of Gloucestershire families trust us with their children's futures.
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"Choosing LaunchPad 11+ was the best decision we made for our son. The teaching is outstanding — clear, structured, and incredibly supportive. His confidence grew throughout the weeks, and he really began to relish the challenge of preparing for such a crucial exam. By the time the exam came around, he felt calm, prepared, and genuinely excited to demonstrate the knowledge and skills he had built up. We are so thrilled that he secured a place at his first choice grammar school, and we cannot thank the team enough for their dedication, encouragement, and expertise."
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Sarah R.
Parent — Cheltenham
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"Our daughter went from feeling overwhelmed by the 11+ exam to genuinely believing in herself. The tutoring sessions demonstrated incredible patience, flexibility, subject knowledge, and included fantastic ways of explaining tricky concepts. We saw a huge improvement not just in her scores, but in her overall confidence leading into the September exam. She passed with flying colours and we couldn't be prouder. LaunchPad 11+ made the undeniable difference."
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Mark W.
Parent — Gloucester
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"From the initial consultation to results day, every step felt organised and reassuring. The mock exams and detailed feedback reports kept us informed throughout. Three of our children have now passed the 11+ with this programme."
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Julia P.
Parent — Stroud
Courses & Pricing
Intensive holiday preparation designed to give your child a real edge.
Four full days of revision ending with a full-length mock exam, taken in exam conditions over a morning session on the fifth day. The first four days will include a short mid-morning break, a 30-minute lunch break and a short mid-afternoon break. On the fifth day, there will be a 20-minute break in between the two 50-minute exams students will take. This replicates the format of the final official 11+ Entrance Exam taken in September.
Children may also be assisted on the course by a grammar school pupil who has previously studied with LaunchPad11Plus.
Equipment students must bring
Two sharpened pencils, a rubber, lunch, snacks and a water bottle.
Parking
There is a car park in front and behind the church hall.
Please note
Full payment must be made prior to the course. If your child becomes ill, they will need to be collected by a parent/guardian. All payments are non-refundable.
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B) Governing Law
This contract is subject to the law of England and Wales. These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the law of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between parties.
C) Purchases
You must bring a copy of your confirmation email that your child has been booked onto the Intensive Week Revision Course.
D) Cancellation / Refund
Once a booking on the Intensive Week Revision Course has been confirmed and a place reserved, no refunds can be given. No changes in dates, times and names are permitted.
E) Lost Property
LaunchPad 11+ Tutoring are not responsible for any lost property. In the event that items are found after the event, we will inform the children, but it is the parent's/guardian's responsibility to ensure that their child has all their belongings before leaving the hall. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to check with their child and verify that they have everything before their departure.
