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Parents Celebrate 11+ Success as Atom Helps Secure Top School Offers

Keep 11+ prep stress-free this summer with 6 simple hacks to stay on track. Easy, low-pressure tips to support learning while enjoying the holidays.

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11+ prep hacks for over the summer holidays

We're delighted to announce the prizewinner of the 2025 Atom Learning Young Author Award. Read the outstanding entry from this year's winner!

Atom Learning Young Author Award 2025 winner

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Young Author Award Winner 2025

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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Year 5

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

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Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium 11 plus guide

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Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 plus guide

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The Kent Test (11+) 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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The Bexley Selection Test (11+) guide

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

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?

Everything you need to know about the best grammar schools in the UK in 2025, including the latest exam results and how to apply for 11 plus entry.

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The best grammar schools in the UK in 2025

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 in 2025

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 in 2025

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)

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

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

 Your guide to the top 100 independent schools in the UK in 2025. Learn which schools top the league tables and how to apply for entry.

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The top private schools in the UK in 2025

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

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The best boarding schools in the UK in 2025

Wondering what to expect from the parent interview with your child's potential school? Learn what kinds of questions you're likely to be asked and how to prepare.

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Private school parent interviews

Is your child taking Quest Part 2? Discover what’s tested in Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension, plus 10 expert tips to build key skills for senior school entrance exams.

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Cracking Quest Part 2: Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension

Is your child preparing for Quest Admissions Part 1? Discover what to expect in the English, maths, and reasoning sections, plus expert tips to support their preparation for senior school entrance exams.



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Inside Quest Admissions Part 1: What to Expect in English, Maths & Reasoning

Is your child sitting the Quest Admissions exam? Discover which schools use Quest, what the test involves, and how to prepare effectively. Includes expert tips and free practice.

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Ultimate Guide to Quest Admissions

Discover how daily reading builds your child’s confidence, supports 11+ success, and becomes a simple, powerful habit that lasts a lifetime.

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Little and often: using reading to boost your child’s confidence and future

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

Is your child attending a Year 7 induction day this summer? Find out more about what to expect and learn how to help your child transition to secondary school.

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Year 7 induction day: what to expect

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2025? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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