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Year 6

11 plus

Grammar schools

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

Year 5

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

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

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?

Featured posts

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The Kent Test (11 plus): 2024 entry guide

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

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Bexley Grammar Schools 11 plus: 2024 entry guide

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Slough Consortium 11 plus: 2024 entry guide

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

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Trafford 11 plus guide

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

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

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

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

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

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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John Hampden Grammar School 11 plus guide

In this guest post, Sarah Collins from Galore Park shares tips for how children can improve their pace for 11+ exams. Try these techniques to speed up your answers!

How to improve timing for the 11+ exams: take the TikTok challenge

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Improving timing for the 11+: TikTok challenge

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Ilford County High School 11 plus guide

Hymers College: A parents' guide to Year 7 entry

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Hymers College 11 plus guide

Tuition

Does your child struggle with creative writing? Find out how they can improve in a few simple steps!

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How to improve your child's writing skills

Is your child preparing for a written test? Find out how Atom Nucleus can help your child build the necessary skills to excel in long-form written answers.

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Using Atom to prepare for written tests

Wellbeing

Independent learners have academic advantages and more confidence. Learn the two-part strategy for developing your child's independent learning skills, along with tips and activities to support their independence.

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How to help your child learn independently

Semra discusses how Atom Learning helped her son prepare for the 11 plus and what she would say to parents who are considering using Atom for their child. 

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How Atom improved my child's confidence

Hill House School: a parents’ guide to Year 7 entry

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Hill House School 11 plus guide

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Highworth Grammar School 11 plus guide

The transition to secondary school is a big step for children and their parents. Here are our top tips to set your child up to thrive in Year 7 and beyond!

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