Year 5

11 plus

Is your child taking the 11 plus exam? Help them stay confident and prepared for success on the exam day with Atom's 5 top tips for 11 plus exam technique. 

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11 plus exam techniques: 5 top tips

Parent-approved tips to start the school year strong and prepare your child for 11+ success with calm, consistent routines.

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Back to school: top tips from parents who’ve been through the 11+ 

Independent schools

Is your child taking Quest Part 2? Discover what’s tested in Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension, plus 10 expert tips to build key skills for senior school entrance exams.

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Cracking Quest Part 2: Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension

Discover how daily reading builds your child’s confidence, supports 11+ success, and becomes a simple, powerful habit that lasts a lifetime.

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Little and often: using reading to boost your child’s confidence and future

A term-by-term guide to Year 5 for selective school applicants. Support your child’s 11+ prep with expert tips, timelines, and targeted resources.

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A term-by-term guide to Year 5 if you're applying to selective schools

Grammar schools

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2025? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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11 plus results 2025

Success Stories

We sat down with Atom user, Naureen, to talk about how her daughter, Esha, aced the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test and how she used Atom Learning to help her. 

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How Atom helped my daughter pass the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test

Not sure where to start with 11+ revision? Learn how baseline tests can guide your child’s study plan, track progress, and build confidence — with expert advice on timing and next steps.

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11+ baseline tests: why they matter for 11+ success

Wondering if you’re on track with 11+ prep this summer? Here are 5 simple signs you’re getting it right and keeping the balance just right.

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5 signs you’re getting summer revision right

Discover how to talk to your child about the 11+ with calm, confidence-building advice to support their wellbeing and exam preparation.

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How to talk to your child about the 11+

What is an independent school? How do you apply? And how can you prepare for entrance exams? Atom answers your questions in this complete guide for parents.

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Guide to independent schools

Discover the planning framework to help you ace creative writing exams. Learn to write brilliant beginnings, captivating characters and excellent endings. Plus, the features of fiction that examiners will be looking out for.

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