Verbal reasoning

11 plus

Year 5

Year 6

See which types of 11+ verbal reasoning questions children find the most challenging. Work through example questions and get tips to help your child prepare. 

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11 plus challenging topics: verbal reasoning

Non-verbal reasoning

Discover which areas of 11 plus non-verbal reasoning students struggle with the most and learn techniques to help your child prepare. 


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11 plus challenging topics: non-verbal reasoning

Maths

Your guide to understanding KS2 factors and prime numbers. Learn what your child will be taught at school and download free factors worksheets for Years 5–6!

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KS2 factors: guide for parents

English

Year 3

Year 4

Learn how to support your child with spelling in Key Stage 2. Plus, download free spelling lists for Years 3–6!

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Key Stage 2 spelling

Independent schools

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

Grammar schools

Confused about the secondary school common application form (CAF)? Learn how to list your preferred schools and find out how the admissions process works. 

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Completing the secondary school common application form (CAF)

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?

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

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2023? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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11 plus results 2023

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

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

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

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.

Year 6

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