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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

Is your child preparing for Quest Admissions Part 1? Discover what to expect in the English, maths, and reasoning sections, plus expert tips to support their preparation for senior school entrance exams.



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Inside Quest Admissions Part 1: What to Expect in English, Maths & Reasoning

Is your child sitting the Quest Admissions exam? Discover which schools use Quest, what the test involves, and how to prepare effectively. Includes expert tips and free practice.

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Ultimate Guide to Quest Admissions

Grammar schools

Year 6

Success Stories

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Parents Celebrate 11+ Success as Atom Helps Secure Top School Offers

Preparing for multiple 11+ exams? Discover how to manage different formats, stay organised, and help your child feel confident across every paper.

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How to prepare for multiple 11+ exams

Year 5

If your child is applying to a selective school, you may have heard about Cambridge Select Insight. 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 Cambridge Select Insight (CEM Select)

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

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

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

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Eton College: 13 plus entry guide

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Royal Grammar School, Newcastle 11+ entry guide

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RGS Guildford 11+ entry guide

If your child is applying to a British independent school from overseas, they'll likely need to take the UKiset. Learn all about the test and how to prepare here.

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Independent schools

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