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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

English

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Looking to help your child with Key Stage 2 English? Read Atom's guide to find out which topics your child will learn and how to help them build English skills at home.

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Key Stage 2 English: what your child will learn

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

We’re so excited to partner with the King Edward VI Foundation to help 1,500 children in Birmingham feel confident for entrance tests in 2024.

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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

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The Kent Test (11 plus): 2024 entry guide

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

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Bexley Grammar Schools 11 plus: 2024 entry guide

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Slough Consortium 11 plus: 2024 entry guide

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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

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Trafford 11 plus guide

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

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

Everything you need to know about the best grammar schools in the UK in 2023, including the latest exam results and how to apply for 11 plus entry.

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The best grammar schools in the UK

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

Over 100 UK senior schools use Atom Assessments in their entrance process. Learn about the assessment and the skills and content your child will be tested on.

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Atom Assessments: parents' guide

Are you considering a boarding school for your child? Discover top tips for choosing a school and find out more about the 10 best boarding schools in the UK.

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The best boarding schools in the UK

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The top private schools in the UK

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

Considering a school in the London 11 Plus Consortium for your child? Learn about the entry assessment and admissions process for starting Year 7 in 2024.

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London 11 Plus Consortium: 2024 entry guide

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Chigwell School 11 plus guide

Cheltenham Ladies' College, Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham Ladies' College: 11 plus entry guide

Looking for the best online learning for your child? Here's what to consider when choosing a home learning platform. Compare Century Bond with Atom here.

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Atom vs. Century Bond: online learning review and comparison

See which types of 11+ verbal reasoning questions children find the most challenging. Work through example questions and get tips to help your child prepare. 

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11 plus challenging topics: verbal reasoning

Discover which areas of 11 plus non-verbal reasoning students struggle with the most and learn techniques to help your child prepare. 


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11 plus challenging topics: non-verbal reasoning

Learn how to introduce your child to visual problem-solving. Build their logic and spatial awareness to set them up for success in senior school entrance exams.

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Introducing your child to non-verbal reasoning

Discover what your child will learn in Key Stage 2 maths. Get tips to help them deepen their knowledge and find out how to help them learn at home.

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Key Stage 2 maths: what your child will learn

Your guide to understanding KS2 factors and prime numbers. Learn what your child will be taught at school and download free factors worksheets for Years 5–6!

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KS2 factors: guide for parents

Learn how to support your child with spelling in Key Stage 2. Plus, download free spelling lists for Years 3–6!

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Key Stage 2 spelling

Confused about clauses? Perplexed about the progressive tense? Learn about KS2 English terminology and feel confident helping your child with their homework!

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