Helping Your Child Feel Confident and 11+ Ready

Exceptional face to face 11+ and SATs tuition in Rugby, delivered in small groups with original resources, realistic mock exams and supportive teaching that builds skill, confidence and exam technique.
Helping your child feel confident, well prepared and 11+ ready.
For over ten years, we have run friendly, focused tuition for Key Stage 2 children working towards the 11+, SATs and independent school entrance exams.
Our approach is structured and engaging, designed to build self confidence as well as academic ability.
Speak to our team and we will guide you towards the right starting option for your child.

The 11+ can feel overwhelming. The content is wide, question styles can feel unfamiliar, and the format is different to any other school test. For most children it is their first real experience of timed exam pressure.
A key challenge is that some of the most heavily tested question types are not taught in school, especially Verbal Reasoning and Non Verbal Reasoning. Without specialist preparation, children can struggle to recognise the patterns behind these questions or learn the time saving techniques needed to score well.
Our job is to make the exam feel familiar. We teach pupils how each question type works, how to approach it quickly and accurately, and how to stay calm under pressure.
If you’d like a comprehensive, structured course that steadily builds academic skills and confidence, you’re in the right place.
We offer a complete preparation pathway so pupils do not just learn topics, they learn how to perform well in the exam.
We keep group sizes small so pupils receive attention, explanation and the chance to ask questions, without the intensity of one to one teaching.

Small groups also bring shared motivation. Children work alongside peers towards a common goal, which helps build focus, resilience and confidence. It also normalises the experience, children see they are not the only one finding a topic tricky, and they learn how to persist.
Our approach is designed to produce steady progress without overwhelm.
The quality of practice material matters.
Everything we use is created and refined in house. We continually review how question styles evolve so pupils are practising the right content, in the right format, at the right time.
We also work alongside an experienced partner with a strong background producing 11+ and SATs resources, including content connected to published exam style practice.
This gives our pupils purposeful preparation rather than guesswork.


We currently run face to face tuition at two Rugby venues:
Both venues have parking available. If you attend Hill Street you will need to enter your registration on arrival.
If you tell us your child’s year group and what you’re aiming for, we will point you towards the right starting option.
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Fantastic tutors with excellent knowledge, helped me with with exam technique, revision structure and getting me through my gcse's. I would highly recommend them. If you ever need help with subjects and exams you're sure to get it here.
Excellent help and support through 11 plus year. The tuition really helped and the added mock exams were a huge advantage being able to experience a the 11 plus exam structure beforehand. I would recommend this tuition company to anyone especially if sitting the 11 plus year.
Fantastic service, great tuition and 5 stars for the staff. Thanks. Highly recommended
Alanna Mc is really enjoying her lessons at 'A Star Tuition'. A very friendly team indeed :)
Fantastic support . My son enjoys tuition here I would highly recommend.
Thanks so much for my daughters tutoring with your help she has passed her maths GCSE. Really professional, supportive and friendly
Signed up for 11+ tutoring. Was not disappointed. Professional, personal and friendly. The help and guidance helped my son grow with confidence and learning new skills. Thank you all.
Very professional staff, highly recommend.My daughter did 11+ tutuition starting from year 4. She had her test in September with a 235 score.
We extend our gratitude to Christian and A star for their exemplary services and highly recommend them to individuals seeking 11+ weekly group session tutoring in Rugby. Their program facilitates collaborative learning among children in a school-like environment, providing clear explanations of concepts, valuable tips, and opportunities for mock exams. Thanks to A Star’s assistance, our child has successfully secured a place in one of the premier grammar schools in Warwickshire.
My son recently took part in a mock 11 plus exam provided by A Star Tuition. I was really impressed with the whole process and Christian was always extremely helpful with any questions or queries I had. I think the experience has improved my sons confidence and is a great way to understand if there are any areas your child is struggling with. Thank you!
If you share your child’s year group and whether you’re aiming for Warwickshire grammar schools, independent entrance exams or SATs support, we will help you choose the best next step.
Speak to a member of our team, or send us a message using the contact form.