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Year 6

Confused about the secondary school common application form (CAF)? Learn how to list your preferred schools and find out how the admissions process works. 

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Completing the secondary school common application form (CAF)

Independent schools

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

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Guide to senior school interviews

11 plus

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2024? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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11 plus results 2024

ISEB

Year 5

Verbal reasoning

Non-verbal reasoning

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

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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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Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 plus guide

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Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium 11 plus guide

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The Kent Test (11+) guide

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The Bexley Selection Test (11+) guide

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?

English

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

Maths

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

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

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

Tuition

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

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

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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The ultimate 11 plus guide

Applying to a Kent grammar school? Find out why local parent Bella recommends using Atom Home to prepare for the Kent Test.

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Why I recommend using Atom to prepare for the Kent Test (11+)

Is your child taking the 11+ in 2024 to apply for a grammar school place in 2025? We've collected all the 11 plus exam dates for grammar schools across England.

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When are 11+ exams in 2024?

Is your child applying to Lambeth state schools? They may need to take the Lambeth admissions test. Find out what's on the test, key dates, and how to prepare.

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