11PlusEssay.co.uk was created to solve a problem that catches many parents off guard. The writing paper is often the hardest part of the 11 Plus. It is the one section where examiner expectations leap far beyond what most children learn in school, and it is usually the deciding factor in grammar and independent school entrance exams.
This platform exists to close that gap with teaching that is clear, structured and rooted in real writing expertise.
11PlusEssay.co.uk is part of Geek School Tutoring, an established education business that has supported more than 1,000 children with their writing over the past ten years. Across our centres in Beckenham and Lewisham, and through our online programmes, we have seen the same pattern again and again. Children are bright and capable, yet they are never taught how to plan, structure and write in a way that meets the demands of selective exams. Our work rewrites that story.
The site is owned by Joycellyn Akuffo, founder of Geek School Tutoring and former BBC journalist. Her professional writing background, with experience on titles such as Glamour, Women’s Weekly and BBC Good Homes (to name a few), shapes everything we teach. It means our 7+, 10+, 11_ and 13+ writing courses are not based on vague textbook methods but on real editorial standards, clear communication, and practical structure that children can master.
Parents choose 11PlusEssay.co.uk because they want results they can see. They want more than general tuition. They want expert-led guidance that teaches children how to craft original ideas, structure strong openings, use literary devices purposefully and write with confidence under timed conditions. They want feedback that goes beyond phrases like “add more detail” and instead gives clear, actionable steps for improvement.
During the past decade, our methods have helped children gain places at some of the most selective grammar and independent schools in the UK. Much of that success has come from strong writing, often turning a weakness into an exam advantage.
Everything we teach is built on examiner expectations, tested strategies and a step-by-step system that makes writing feel less mysterious and far more manageable. When children understand the structure, writing stops being overwhelming and starts becoming impressive.
Whether your child needs a complete writing reset or a focused push before exam day, 11PlusEssay.co.uk provides the expert support that has already helped more than 1,000 students thrive.
Your child’s writing has the potential to become their strongest asset. We are here to make sure it does.