Year 5

Independent schools

Year 6

Verbal reasoning

Non-verbal reasoning

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

11 plus

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

ISEB

Looking for an up-to-date list of schools that use the ISEB Common Pre-Test as part of their admissions process? Find out which exam your child will take.

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Which schools use the ISEB Pre-Test?

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King's College School Wimbledon 11 plus guide

Support your child to ace 11 plus non-verbal reasoning. Get free non-verbal reasoning resources, including downloadable worksheets and strategies for success.

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11 plus non-verbal reasoning exam guide

Maths

Wellbeing

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 educational board games

Grammar schools

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Dame Alice Owen's School 11 plus guide

Year 3

Year 4

Looking to rekindle your child's enthusiasm for learning? Here are our tips for keeping your child motivated as they begin the Key Stage 2 national curriculum. 

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How to keep your child motivated in Key Stage 2

Wondering what your child could be asked to write about in their 11 plus exam? Here's a list of topics that have been used in real-life entrance exam papers. This is a guest post from Bright Light Education.

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11 plus creative writing topics

Is your child applying to grammar schools for 2024 entry? Discover everything there is to know about the 11 plus and how to prepare!

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The ultimate 11 plus guide: exam preparation plan

Download these free resources to build your child's knowledge of synonyms and antonyms for 11 plus exams. Includes top exam tips and tricky words to look out for!

Year 5

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