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Learn about grammar schools in your area. Plus, find out what's on your local 11 plus exam, and how to help your child prepare for test day.

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Applying to grammar schools? Find out everything you need to know about the 11 plus. Learn about exam boards, subjects tested, and how to prepare.

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Your guide to 11 plus exams in 2025

Independent schools

Prepare for 11+ exams with Atom's new feature: unlimited downloadable paper tests. Access unique practice papers for your target schools.

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Year 3

Download free 11+ exam preparation resources, including tailored learning plans and topic lists for grammar schools. Build confidence and track progress with our step-by-step guide to 11+ success.


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Free 11+ resources: personalised learning plans and topic lists

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The Kent Test (11+) guide

We're sharing as many free downloads and resources as possible to help make 11 plus exam revision a breeze, so you and your child feel fully prepared.

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Free 11 plus worksheets

Your complete guide to GL Assessment 11+ exams. Learn about the test structure, question styles, practice papers & how to help your child prepare.

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GL Assessment 11+ exams: all you need to know

Preparing for the 11 plus? Find out what makes a good 11 plus score and how standardised scores are calculated.

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What is a good 11 plus score?

Find out which words should be on your child's 11 plus vocabulary list and get more resources to support their 11 plus exam prep.

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11 plus vocabulary list

Everything you need to know about the best grammar schools in the UK in 2025, including the latest exam results and how to apply for 11 plus entry.

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The best grammar schools in the UK in 2025

Learn which 10 Kent grammar schools rank the highest based on GCSE & A level results – and find out how to prepare your child for 11+ entry.

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The best grammar schools in Kent in 2025

Find out everything you need to know about the ten best grammar schools in London, including exam results, local transport links and how to apply for the 11+.

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The best grammar schools in London in 2025

Part 2 of our guide to moving to the UK for school. Learn what to expect when applying to British schools, and how to help your child prepare for entrance exams.

Moving to the UK for school: applying to UK schools from overseas

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Applying to UK schools from overseas

 Your guide to the top 100 independent schools in the UK in 2025. Learn which schools top the league tables and how to apply for entry.

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The top private schools in the UK in 2025

Are you considering a boarding school for your child? Discover top tips for choosing a school and find out more about the best boarding schools in the UK.

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The best boarding schools in the UK in 2025

ISEB

Applying to a senior school that uses the ISEB Pre-Test? Learn what to expect and how to set your child up for success! Plus, free resources and sample questions.

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ISEB Common Pre-Test: the ultimate parents' guide

Learn what to expect when your child is taking the CAT4 test, including why schools use it and what their results will mean. See examples of each question type.

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CAT4 test: what it involves and how to prepare

Wondering what to expect from the parent interview with your child's potential school? Learn what kinds of questions you're likely to be asked and how to prepare.

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Private school parent interviews

If your child is applying to a selective school, you may have heard about CEM Select. Find out which schools use this online assessment test in their admissions process, the topics assessed and how your child can prepare for success.

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A parents' guide to CEM Select

It can be easy to make mistakes while preparing for the 11 plus. Find out what five common mistakes parents make during their 11+ journey and how to avoid them. 

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5 mistakes parents make during their 11+ journey

Spatial reasoning is a type of non-verbal reasoning. Learn more about what's tested in 11+ spatial reasoning, see example questions, and find out how to help your child prepare.

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11 plus spatial reasoning

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The Tiffin Girls' School 11+ guide

Find out everything you need to know about Surrey's private secondary schools, including day and boarding fees and admissions for 11+ and 13+.

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Independent schools in Surrey

Your guide to the Year 6 SATs maths exam in 2025. Learn about topics tested, question formats, how the paper is marked, and how to help your child prepare.

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Year 6 SATs maths exam: what to expect

Download these free resources to build your child's knowledge of synonyms and antonyms for 11 plus exams. Includes top exam tips and tricky words to look out for!

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