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11 plus

Year 5

Applying to a Kent grammar school? Find out why local parent Bella recommends using Atom Home to prepare for the Kent Test.

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Why I recommend using Atom to prepare for the Kent Test (11+)

Grammar schools

Learn about grammar schools in your area. Plus, find out what's on your local 11 plus exam, and how to help your child prepare for test day.

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Find your local grammar school

Year 6

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

Your complete guide to preparing for Year 6 SATs 2024. Includes SATs practice papers, revision plans, and English and maths study guides.

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Guide to Year 6 SATs in 2024

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Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 plus guide

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Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium 11 plus guide

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The Kent Test (11+) guide

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The Bexley Selection Test (11+) guide

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

Verbal reasoning

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

Maths

Non-verbal reasoning

We're sharing as many free downloads and resources as possible to help make 11 plus exam revision a breeze, so you and your child feel fully prepared.

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Free 11 plus worksheets

Learn which 10 Kent grammar schools rank the highest based on GCSE & A level results – and find out how to prepare your child for 11+ entry.

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The best grammar schools in Kent

Find out everything you need to know about the ten best grammar schools in London, including exam results, local transport links and how to apply for the 11+.

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The best grammar schools in London

Everything you need to know about the best grammar schools in the UK in 2023, including the latest exam results and how to apply for 11 plus entry.

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The best grammar schools in the UK

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

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

Over 100 UK senior schools use Atom Assessments in their entrance process. Learn about the assessment and the skills and content your child will be tested on.

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Atom Assessments: parents' guide

Are you considering a boarding school for your child? Discover top tips for choosing a school and find out more about the 10 best boarding schools in the UK.

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The best boarding schools in the UK

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The top private schools in the UK

Part 2 of our guide to moving to the UK for school. Learn what to expect when applying to British schools, and how to help your child prepare for entrance exams.

Moving to the UK for school: applying to UK schools from overseas

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Applying to UK schools from overseas

Considering a school in the London 11 Plus Consortium for your child? Learn about the entry assessment and admissions process for starting Year 7 in 2024.

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London 11 Plus Consortium: 2024 entry guide

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Is your child preparing for the ISEB Common Pre-Test? Here is everything you need to know.

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ISEB Pre-Test: everything you need to know

With Key Stage 2 SATs approaching, Atom Learning provides five key tips for primary teachers to maximise their Easter break in preparation for the Summer term. 


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How teachers can maximise Easter before SATs

To support primary teachers in their preparation for Key Stage 2 SATs, Atom Learning has devised 5 tried and tested revision techniques to help maximise outcomes.

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5 revision techniques for Key Stage 2 SATs

Atom have devised ten top tips for Year 6 teachers ahead of SATs week beginning on Monday May 9th 2022. Find out how you can maximise your time remaining!

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10 tips for teachers ahead of Year 6 SATs

Take your KS2 learning outside with Atom's 5 top tips. Discover how teaching beyond the classroom can cement core concepts across English, maths, and science.

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5 tips to introduce outdoor learning at school

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James Allen's Girls' School 11 plus guide

For teachers

Teacher Doaa Al-Soraimi discusses the importance of diverse representation in literature and how teachers can support meaningful change. 

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How to create a diverse reading list for KS2

Bradford Grammar School: a parents’ guide to Year 7 entry

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Bradford Grammar School 11 plus guide

Teacher Victoria Morris explores the benefits of gradual release of responsibility model, otherwise known ‘I do, we do, you do’. Learn how this simple but powerful framework can support effective learning in your classroom.

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I do, we do, you do: introducing new learning

The demands of the ISEB test require KS2 teachers ensure children are well-drilled across all four areas of learning, which means that teaching time is more precious than ever. Explore techniques to help maximise your teaching time in the countdown to ISEB.

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ISEB countdown: maximising teaching time

Box Hill School: a parents’ guide to entry in Years 7 & 9

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Box Hill School: 11 plus & 13 plus entry guide

Tuition

Does your child struggle with creative writing? Atom Tutor Daniel shares useful strategies to help support your child today.

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