VOYAGE - Year 5 Developing the 11+ Skillset

Year 5 is where 11+ preparation becomes more focused and structured.

VOYAGE is designed to be completed across the full academic year, allowing children to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for selective school entrance examinations over time. Learning is carefully sequenced across the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms, ensuring pupils build secure foundations before progressing to more advanced concepts and exam-style application.

Throughout the programme, children strengthen their understanding of English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning whilst developing the study habits, resilience and confidence needed to tackle challenging questions independently.

Lessons balance explicit teaching, guided practice, discussion, problem-solving activities and exam-style tasks, helping pupils build both subject knowledge and the thinking skills required for success.

Led by a fully qualified and highly experienced teacher with an exceptional track record of preparing pupils for selective school admissions, VOYAGE provides rigorous preparation within a supportive learning environment.

By the end of the programme, pupils will have developed the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress successfully into BOOST, Rocketology's Year 6 11+ Performance Programme.

Throughout the programme, children develop the knowledge, skills and exam techniques required for success in 11+ assessments and selective school entrance examinations.

English

• Comprehension
• Inference and deduction
• Vocabulary development
• Literary techniques
• Creative writing
• Grammar and punctuation

Mathematics

• Arithmetic fluency
• Problem-solving
• Mathematical reasoning
• Multi-step questions
• Number, shape and measure
• Exam-style application

Verbal Reasoning

• Vocabulary and word relationships
• Codes and sequences
• Logic and deduction
• Information processing
• Pattern recognition
• Speed and accuracy techniques

Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Visual reasoning
• Spatial awareness
• Shape transformations
• Sequences and patterns
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving strategies

Exam Skills

• Time management
• Question interpretation
• Accuracy and checking techniques
• Independent problem-solving
• Confidence under pressure
• Exam strategy and technique

Lessons combine explicit teaching, guided practice, collaborative discussion, problem-solving activities and exam-style questions, ensuring pupils develop both subject knowledge and the thinking skills needed for success.

Year Group

• Year 5 pupils preparing for the 2027 11+ and selective school entrance examinations

Location

• In person, Walton-on-Thames Library

Group Size

• Maximum of 8 pupils per class

Programme Structure

• Tuesdays, 5.15pm-6.30pm (1 hr 15 minutes per lesson)
• 10 lessons per term
• Autumn, Spring and Summer modules
• Led by a fully qualified and highly experienced teacher

Autumn Term 2026

• 15 September – 8 December 2026
• Half-term: 19 October – 30 October 2026

Spring Term 2027

• 5 January – 16 March 2027
• Half-term: 15 February – 19 February 2027

Summer Term 2027

• 20 April – 29 June 2027
• Half-term: 31 May – 4 June 2027

Fees

• £550 per term
• All learning materials and resources included

Progression

• Priority enrolment for subsequent terms is offered to existing VOYAGE pupils
• Progression into BOOST, Rocketology's Year 6 11+ performance programme