All you need to know about the 11 Plus

Getting your child into an independent school can appear challenging at first, but with the right approach and preparation, it can be the route to academic and personal success. In this guide, we offer ten useful tips and hints to help you understand the admissions process, ranging from choosing the right school through to ensuring your child is properly prepared.

AuthorHollyRead4 minutes

Christmas is a time of magical perfection and winter wonder, especially through the eyes of a child. For 10-year-olds, school holidays offer the perfect time to relax and enjoy books with their families. If you are preparing your child for the 11 Plus exams around this time, take time to relax together and enjoy one of the festive reads suggested here.

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Three grammar schools in Medway are set to become co-educational. From September 2026, this leaves only one school which will cater for boys only. Read on to find out which schools have changed their provision, and how this will impact families in the Medway area looking to take the 11+ exam.

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In this article, experienced teacher and school entrance tutor, Katherine, outlines the format and top tips for the new Alleyn's 11+ assessments.

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If you are preparing for the 11 Plus exam and want to enhance your creative writing skills, use these prompts to help. These engaging and exam-style prompts will help you to focus on one story and ask you questions to expand the length of your writing and ensure you achieve your best.

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The transition from primary to secondary education is important for every child, but the selective element which comes with a grammar school application can make it more complicated. The Medway Test is an 11+ examination which is designed to assess aptitude for Grammar Schools in the Medway area. This guide explains the test, how to prepare and the key differences with the Kent Test.

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In this article, experienced independent school teacher and tutor Jess, presents an overview of the new 11 plus examinations at London Consortium Schools.

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Are you hoping for your child to win one of the 160 places at Hampton School at 11+? Experienced teacher and school entrance tutor Holly takes us through all the need to know information!

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Preparing for the Tiffin Girls School Stage 2 test following the arrival of Stage 1 results has to be completed in a short time frame. How can you prepare your child for the Stage 2 tests? Read on to find out more about the process, including dates and the examination itself.

AuthorHollyRead2 minutes