The 8+ Club
8+ Advanced Preparation
Stretch, strategy and confidence for Year 3 pupils.
The 8+ Club is designed for pupils preparing for competitive 8+ assessments, as well as children who have already secured a 7+ place and want to stay academically stretched before moving into their next school.
For children starting Year 3 in September 2026.
English, maths, reasoning, dictation and timed technique.
Focused school-holiday preparation for 8+ candidates and extension pupils.
Who is this for?
For pupils preparing for 8+ or ready for academic extension
This programme is designed for students starting Year 3 in September 2026. It supports children preparing for competitive 8+ assessments, as well as pupils who would benefit from a stimulating academic extension programme.
The 8+ Club helps pupils work beyond standard classroom expectations, strengthen mature reasoning skills and build confidence with advanced academic material.
Two pathways
Tailored support for two distinct groups of pupils
The 8+ Club is designed to support both pupils preparing for competitive 8+ entry and children who have already secured a 7+ place but want to stay academically sharp.
For 8+ Exam Candidates
Focused preparation for pupils sitting competitive 8+ assessments, with emphasis on advanced English, maths, reasoning, timed technique and mature problem-solving.
For Successful 7+ Pass Holders
An academic extension pathway for children who have secured a 7+ place and want to remain stretched, confident and ready for the expectations of their next school.
What children will work on
Advanced skills for confident 8+ performance
The 8+ Club focuses on higher-level academic, reasoning and timed exam skills, helping pupils approach challenging material with structure and confidence.
Advanced English & Verbal Reasoning
Complex reading comprehension, sophisticated creative composition, verbal reasoning and dictation.
Advanced Maths & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mental arithmetic, multi-step written calculations, advanced word problems and abstract reasoning.
Timed Exam Technique
Accuracy, pace, question strategy and calm performance under time pressure.
Academic Extension
A stimulating environment designed to stretch pupils beyond standard classroom expectations.
Stretch and confidence
Advanced preparation in a calm, supportive setting
The 8+ stage requires maturity, confidence and the ability to approach unfamiliar problems calmly. Our workshops combine rigorous academic challenge with a nurturing environment, helping children feel stretched but supported.
Available workshops
Available 8+ Workshops
Please select the relevant 8+ workshop below. Final time, prices and available places can be managed directly through Squarespace products.
This four-day 8+ exam prep workshop is suitable for current Year 2 students.
Time: 9:15am-1:15pm
Daily sessions will take place at:
St John’s Church, 152 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NN.
The 8+ exam prep workshop will consist of 2 hours of English and Verbal Reasoning and 2 hours of Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning daily. There will be two small breaks and one longer break halfway through the day.
The Maths Club sessions will include mental arithmetic, written calculation questions, and problem-solving. Using questions from previous examinations, we will ensure the students are equipped to solve problems in a systematic and coherent way.
The English Club sessions will consist of comprehension, composition, verbal reasoning, and dictation and are tailored to cover and emulate the most up-to-date content in the examinations.
Holiday workshop focus
The 8+ Holiday Workshop is designed to give Year 3 pupils a rigorous, structured boost across advanced English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and timed exam technique.
Time to be confirmed
Please note that the final workshop time will be confirmed before bookings go live. Dates, prices and available places can be managed directly through Squarespace.
Why 8+ preparation matters
For confidence, maturity and academic stretch
The 8+ stage asks children to work with greater independence, precision and maturity. This programme helps pupils build the confidence to handle more advanced tasks while continuing to enjoy learning in a supportive small-group environment.
Not sure whether 8+ is the right pathway?
If you are unsure whether your child should join the 8+ Club, please contact us and we will be happy to guide you towards the most suitable option.