Independent schools

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

Year 5

Year 6

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)

11 plus

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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UKiset: what it involves and how to help your child prepare

King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham

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King Edward VI High School for Girls 11+ guide

Grammar schools

Success Stories

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

Prepare for 11+ exams with Atom's new feature: unlimited downloadable paper tests. Access unique practice papers for your target schools.

Pictures of some of the downloadable tests from Atom Home

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Unlimited paper tests: live on Atom Home

It can be easy to make mistakes while preparing for the 11 plus. Find out what five common mistakes parents make during their 11+ journey and how to avoid them. 

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Independent schools

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