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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?

Independent schools

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

English

Verbal reasoning

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

Grammar schools

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2023? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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11 plus results 2023

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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

Maths

Non-verbal reasoning

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

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

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

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

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

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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Has your child been invited to a private school interview? Learn what sort of questions they might be asked and get top tips to help them prepare.

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A guide to private school interviews

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Bancroft's School 11 plus guide

Atom Learning are delighted to announce the prizewinners of the 2023 Young Author Award. Read some excerpts of the winning entries!

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Young Author Award Winners 2023

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Surbiton High School 11 plus guide

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Palmers Green High School 11 plus guide

Looking for an up-to-date list of schools that use the ISEB Common Pre-Test as part of their admissions process? Find out which exam your child will take.

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