Reading School (FSCE exam) Half Term Courses for Year 5 in 2026

Who are the 11+ half term courses for?

Our February and May Year 5 intensive 11+ half term courses in Winnersh are suitable for students taking the Reading (Boys) School exam, including those that attend our term time courses and those that have not previously attended our courses.

The half term courses are for students that are leaving Year 5 at school in July 2026.

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What you can expect for your child on our Half Term 11+ Intensive Courses for Reading School

We develop pupils’ knowledge so they’re equipped to answer a broad range of challenging questions across English, maths and other Key Stage 2 topics.

Small classes

Our Half Term 11 Plus Intensive Courses for Reading (Boys) School are limited in size (maximum of 10 students), which means that your child will have valuable one-to-one attention with their fully qualified teacher. Discover the proven benefits of small class sizes.

Marie Redmond Tuition® Half Term Reading School Course Resources

Homework

11+ homework at Marie Redmond TuitionTo help reinforce skills taught during the half term 11 Plus intensive course, we’ll provide homework at the end of each lesson – with reviews of each topic in the following session. This gives pupils the opportunity to ask any questions on areas they may have struggled with. As reading comprehension and vocabulary are such important parts of the 11 Plus exams, we recommend that parents encourage their children to read as wide a range of fiction and non-fiction books as possible.

Mock exam

11 Plus mock exam question and answer papers from our half term Reading School courseWe set a mock exam at the end of May Year 5 Half Term 11 Plus Intensive Course (this is not included in the February course) written by Marie Redmond MEd, making sure your child is completely comfortable with exam conditions before it really counts. You will receive the results within 48 hours, along with access to Marie Redmond 11+ Intelligent Video Learning®, providing video feedback for every incorrectly answered question.

Breaks

To help your child consolidate their memories and continue to absorb new information, we include three 5 minute breaks during each of the half term lessons.

The importance of sleep

As sleep plays an important role in consolidating new memories, we recommend that your child gets as much sleep as possible during the period of their Half Term 11 Plus Intensive Courses and any key periods of learning. School-age children need between 9 and 12 hours of sleep a night and there are a few simple things you can do to help them get to sleep, such as turning off the TV, tablet or computer at least two hours before bedtime – the light from these can interfere with the production of the hormone melatonin, which affects sleep-wake cycles.

What we cover in the Half Term 11 Plus Intensive Courses

In the Reading (Boys) School Half Term 11 Plus Intensive Courses for Year 5, we focus on strengthening exam techniques and addressing skills gaps to ensure pupils are well prepared for the forthcoming test. The May half term course concludes with a full mock exam, while the February course does not include this element. To keep lessons enjoyable and engaging, educational games and activities are woven throughout the programme, helping children to learn effectively while remaining motivated.

2026 Year 5 Reading (Boys) School 11 Plus Intensive Half Term Course Dates

In 2026, there two separate Year 5 Half Term 11 Plus Intensive Courses for Reading School

Please note:
  • As the Year 5 course content changes each week, Year 5 pupils can attend up to 2 courses (February and May half term).
  • The Year 5 half term courses are for students that are leaving Year 5 at school in July 2026.

11+ Half Term Course Location

For further information about our location, please visit our tuition centre locations page.
Location Address Parking
Winnersh Winnersh Primary School, Greenwood Grove, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LH. Free

Intensive Year 5 Reading (Boys) School Half Term Course Fees
(New Students)

This table outlines the fees for our Reading (Boys) School Year 5 half term courses for new students (those who do not currently attend our term-time courses). For the discounted fees for our existing term-time students, please see the next table.

*There is a supplementary one-off resource pack charge of £29.99 for pupils that have not previously attended a Marie Redmond Tuition term-time course (this contributes towards the cost of the rucksack, electronic thesaurus and other resources required for the course).
Course 1 (4 days) - February 2026 Course 2 (5 days) - May 2026
Tuition Fees £401.44 £483.63
Book Fees £20 £20
Resource Pack Fee* £29.99 £29.99
Total Cost £451.43 £533.62
When Are the Fees Due? £100 upfront payment at enrolment. On 1st December 2025 you will receive an invoice for the remaining £351.43, which will be due on 31st December. £100 upfront payment at enrolment. On 1st March 2026 you will receive an invoice for the remaining £433.62, which will be due on 31st March.

Intensive Year 5 Reading (Boys) School Half Term Course Fees (Existing Students)

Students currently enroled in our term-time courses receive a 10% discount on the tuition fees for our half term course.
Course 1 (4 days) - February 2026 Course 2 (5 days) - May 2026
Tuition Fees £401.44 £483.63
10% Discount -£40.14 -£48.36
Book Fees £20 £20
Total Cost £381.30 £455.27
When Are the Fees Due? £100 upfront payment at enrolment. On 1st December 2025 you will receive an invoice for the remaining £281.30, which will be due on 31st December. £100 upfront payment at enrolment. On 1st March 2026 you will receive an invoice for the remaining £355.27, which will be due on 31st March.

Discounts
If your child currently studies with us on a term time course, they’ll be eligible for a 10% discount on our fees above (excludes book fees).

Payment methods
All fees are paid by Direct Debit, Debit/Credit Card, Childcare Vouchers, Tax-Free Childcare or the Childcare Grant Payment Service (for parents that are in full-time education). For more information, please see our holiday course payment FAQs.

Save 20% with Tax-Free Childcare

As we're registered with Ofsted, we accept payment by Tax-Free Childcare (and Childcare Vouchers) for all our classroom-based courses. If you're eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, you can save 20% on the cost of your child's course. For every £8 you pay into the scheme, the government will pay in £2, up to a maximum top-up of £2000 per year. Many of our students' parents take advantage of this scheme and you can find out here if you are eligible. You can select this payment method when you enrol, or you can switch to it at anytime during your child's course.

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