11+ @ LYMPSTONE

Calm, experience-led 11+ preparation in East Devon

Established Academic Preparation

Calm, experienced 11+ preparation for Colyton Grammar School in East Devon

Lympstone 11+ provides local 11+ mock exams and summer courses for families preparing for the Colyton Grammar School entrance exam.

We were among the first providers to run dedicated 11+ mock exams in East Devon, giving families realistic insight into exam conditions long before it became common practice.

Our 30 years+ experience means we don’t guess, generalise, or follow trends we understand how the Colyton 11+ works and how children respond to it.

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About Us

OUR METHODOLOGY

Why parents trust Lympstone 11+

Our approach is supportive, realistic, and grounded in deep exam knowledge without pressure or panic.

CALM. CLEAR. EXPERIENCE-LED.

EXPERIENCE-LED DELIVERY

Experience that shapes everything

Lympstone 11+ is run by us, experienced educators with many years of direct involvement in 11+ preparation. This experience informs how our mocks are structured and how children are supported.

What that means for you: guidance based on real exam experience, not generic tutoring models.

AUTHOR-LEVEL EXPERTISE

We are published authors

Our understanding goes beyond delivery alone. We are the authors of widely used 11+ preparation books, reflecting our deep knowledge of exam structure and practical application.

Why it matters: a standard of preparation used by families and tutors well beyond the local area.

Our Services

Structured Preparation

Realistic 11+ mock exams

Our 11+ mock exams are not just about recreating exam conditions. Each child’s results are carefully analysed to identify strengths, gaps, and patterns in performance. We then explain these results clearly to parents and advise on the most effective next steps, so preparation is focused, calm, and appropriate for the child.

Colyton have recently announced that they will be using a different format to the FSCE papers used in recent years. The new format will be provided by Quest. Like all 11+ providers, they will not publish any practice papers as each school will request certain sections and topics to be included and will vary this each year. We have experienced significant changes in format over our 30+ years so it’s nothing new to us. Over the months running up to our mocks, papers will be written by us in as close a format to the new Quest style format.

Papers are hand marked by us so we can provide thoughtful feedback and guidance that builds reassurance rather than pressure.

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Positive holiday courses

Our holiday courses provide structured, focused preparation in a calm and supportive environment, helping children build confidence and familiarity without feeling overwhelmed.

Sessions are carefully planned and delivered by experienced educators, combining purposeful learning with an enjoyable atmosphere so children leave feeling more assured and parents feel reassured.

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THE JOURNEY

A clear, supportive pathway

01

Understand

Evaluate where your child is currently through realistic mock exams and detailed feedback.

02

Build

Foster familiarity and confidence with preparation that accurately reflects the real exam environment.

03

Approach

Enter the 11+ feeling fully prepared and grounded, not pressured or overwhelmed.

COMMUNITY

A trusted local service

Lympstone 11+ is an in-person preparation service based in the Lympstone and East Devon area.

Families choose us because children learn in a familiar, supportive setting and parents know exactly who is responsible for their child’s progress.

Serving East Devon

We support families within travelling distance of Lympstone who are preparing for the Colyton Grammar School 11+ and want calm, experience-led guidance.

PARENT FEEDBACK

Reassurance from families like yours

“I cannot thank Jane and Mark enough for the incredible support they provided my son for his 11+ journey. He achieved eligible scores for two highly selective Grammar Schools and his local selective stream, and I truly believe he owes that success to them..”

Kasia
COLYTON PREPARATION

“Jane and Mark made the boy feel very relaxed and comfortable, whilst also being very professional about everything they do – the tests results are issued on the same day, with detailed feedback for each child on what they need to work on. ”

Ian
MOCK EXAM FEEDBACK

“We were so fortunate to discover Jane Moffatt in the village to help with our daughter’s succesful pass at 11+ and admittance to preferred prestigious top ranked Grammar school in the region . ”

Neal
COLYTON PREPARATION

“Jane is an excellent tutor who designed high-quality 11+ practice papers and mock exam papers, closely aligned with the UK curriculum. Her approach is clear, structured, and highly effective, helping children build confidence and strong exam technique.”

Ciprain
MOCK EXAM FEEDBACK

Take the next step with confidence

Whether you wish to book a mock exam or simply ask a question about timing, we are happy to assist without any pressure.

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Experience-led preparation for the Colyton Grammar School entrance exam.

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