Year 5

11 plus

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

Independent schools

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)

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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11 plus creative writing guide for kids

See the complete list of 300 words Atom recommends your child knows for the 11+. Download a complete 11+ vocabulary list with definitions and examples!

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11+ vocabulary: 300 words your child should know

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

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

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

Grammar schools

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Dame Alice Owen's School 11+ guide

Board games can help children develop their problem-solving, logic and creativity, all while having fun. Try these top picks for your next family games night!

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Top Board Games for Building Maths, English & Logic Skills

Year 4

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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Your guide to 11 plus exams in 2025

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

Year 3

Download free 11+ exam preparation resources, including tailored learning plans and topic lists for grammar schools. Build confidence and track progress with our step-by-step guide to 11+ success.


Year 5

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