11+ · Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning in Surrey — Grammar School Prep
Expert non-verbal reasoning preparation for Surrey families targeting grammar and selective independent schools.
Non-verbal reasoning is a significant part of the Surrey grammar 11+ and is tested using GL Assessment across the Sutton consortium (Sutton Grammar, Wilson's, Wallington County Grammar and Nonsuch High). Tiffin School sets its own two-stage tests which include NVR-style questions; Tiffin Girls' Stage 1 is written by…
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What We Cover
Each topic is taught with clear explanations and regular practice to build lasting understanding.
Pattern Completion
Identify the missing shape in a sequence — the most common NVR question type.
Matrix & Shape Analogies
Reason across two or three dimensions of shape change at once.
Rotation, Reflection & 3D
Spatial awareness under time pressure — a trainable skill with the right approach.
Surrey Exam Format
We prepare your child specifically for the papers that matter in Surrey: GL Assessment (Sutton consortium — Sutton Grammar, Wilson's, Wallington, Nonsuch) and Tiffin-specific papers (Tiffin School sets its own two-stage tests; Tiffin Girls' Stage 1 is written by GL Assessment). Timed practice and format-specific technique, not generic drilling.
Target Schools in Surrey
We know the entry standards for Tiffin School, Sutton Grammar School, Wilson's School and the other selective schools in Surrey. You will know exactly where your child stands from lesson two.
Your Weekly Lesson Plan
One tutored session per week, a short homework pack to reinforce it, and a written parent update. In the final eight weeks before the test, we switch to timed paper practice with detailed feedback.
Why Choose Us
What sets Red Robin Learning apart
Tailored to your exam board
Whether your child is sitting GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB Common Pre-Test, the Kent Test, CSSE or a school-specific paper, we adapt our approach to match the exact format and question styles they will face.
Experienced 11+ tutors
Every tutor on our 11+ team has worked with children through the full 11+ process across multiple years. They know the schools, the papers, and — most importantly — how to build a child's confidence under timed conditions.
Weekly parent updates
You get a written progress note after every session: what was covered, how your child did, and exactly what to reinforce at home. No mystery, no jargon, no "wait and see".
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
When should we start 11+ non-verbal reasoning prep for a child in Surrey?
How often should my child practise non-verbal reasoning in the run-up to the 11+?
How long is the Surrey grammar NVR paper?
Does NVR appear in the independent school papers (Reigate, RGS Guildford)?
Can we skip NVR prep if targeting only independents?
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