365 original, in-depth guides covering every 11+ topic — regional tests, top grammar schools, subject techniques, parents' strategy and exam-day plans. All free.
What counts as a good 11+ mock score? Learn why percentages can mislead, what to track instead, and how to turn a mock result into smarter revision.
2026-08-24 ParentsIf 11+ mock scores have stalled, do not just add more papers. Diagnose the real cause and use eight practical fixes for accuracy, timing and confidence.
2026-08-24 ParentsStarting 11+ preparation later than planned? Use a realistic priority-based approach for Year 5 or Year 6 without panic, cramming or wasted practice.
2026-08-24 ParentsMorning or evening 11+ revision? Find the practice time that suits your child's energy, routine and concentration instead of forcing an ideal schedule.
2026-08-24 ParentsPreparing for the 11+ in 2027? Follow a flexible month-by-month Year 5 plan covering foundations, timing, mocks, school research and final revision.
2026-08-24 ParentsBuild an 11+ weekly study plan around school, clubs and family life with short sessions, flexible priorities and no weekend revision marathon.
2026-08-24 ParentsShould children practise the 11+ during school holidays? Find a balanced approach that maintains skills without turning family breaks into revision camps.
2026-08-24 ParentsA calm Year 4 11+ baseline for parents: check reading, arithmetic, reasoning and learning habits without expecting Year 6 exam performance too early.
2026-08-24 ParentsUse this Year 5 11+ baseline checklist to identify the ten skills worth checking before moving to harder worksheets and frequent full mocks.
2026-08-24 ParentsIf your child refuses 11+ practice, reduce conflict with shorter sessions, more control, better timing and a clear distinction between effort and outcome.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresShould children know every 11+ mock score? Learn when sharing scores helps, when it adds pressure, and how to discuss results in a useful way.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresKnow when to stop adding new 11+ content and switch to consolidation, timing and exam rehearsal in the final weeks before the test.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresUse the last 30 days before the 11+ wisely with a four-week plan for mocks, targeted repair, timing, confidence and practical exam preparation.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresA poor 11+ mock close to exam day can feel disastrous. Use this calm recovery plan to diagnose the result, repair what matters and avoid panic cramming.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresCreate an 11+ error log that tracks why marks are lost, identifies repeated patterns and turns every worksheet or mock into a smarter revision plan.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresUnderstand when to use 11+ worksheets and when to use full mock papers so practice builds skills first and exam performance second.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresLearn how to use an 11+ OMR answer sheet accurately, avoid misaligned answers and practise safe answer-transfer habits before a multiple-choice test.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresIf untimed 11+ work is strong but timed scores collapse, learn how to diagnose fluency, pacing, decision-making and pressure without simply telling a child to hurry.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresTeach a simple two-pass 11+ strategy that helps children avoid getting stuck, secure accessible marks and return to harder questions with time remaining.
2026-08-24 Mocks & scoresShould a child guess an answer in an 11+ multiple-choice paper? Learn how to use elimination, time awareness and official scoring rules intelligently.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueTeach your child a practical final-five-minutes checking routine for the 11+ that catches blanks, answer-sheet errors and simple mistakes without creating panic.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueLearn how much working to show in 11+ Maths, when written steps improve accuracy and how the answer format differs between multiple-choice and written papers.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueImprove 11+ reading speed without teaching children to skim blindly. Use purposeful reading, evidence hunting, vocabulary and timed comprehension practice.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueLearn how to train 11+ pace sensibly using section averages, decision points and short timed sets instead of forcing a rigid one-minute rule on every question.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueRun a simple 11+ diagnostic test at home to identify subject weaknesses, timing problems and the next three revision priorities without overtesting your child.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueDecide whether your child should focus on 11+ speed or accuracy first using simple mock patterns and a staged method that avoids training rushed mistakes.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueIf your child changes correct answers during 11+ checking, learn how to separate evidence-based corrections from anxious second-guessing.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueTeach children how to move past a difficult 11+ question, protect the rest of the paper and return later without feeling they have failed.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueShort on time? Use ten-minute 11+ sessions for vocabulary, arithmetic, reasoning, correction and targeted practice without losing the weekly habit.
2026-08-24 Exam techniqueStop filing away marked mocks. Use a simple five-step review to convert one 11+ result into targeted worksheets, timing practice and next week's plan.
2026-08-24 School guidesAvoid common 11+ registration mistakes including missed deadlines, wrong test choices, incomplete evidence and confusion between test registration and school applications.
2026-08-24 School guidesGoing to a grammar school open evening? Use these practical questions about learning, pastoral care, travel, admissions, homework and student life.
2026-08-24 School guidesUnderstand what out-of-catchment grammar school applications mean, why passing the 11+ may not be enough and what to check in each school's admissions policy.
2026-08-24 School guidesUnderstand what parents mean by a super-selective grammar school, how ranked scores can matter and how to prepare without turning the label into unnecessary pressure.
2026-08-24 School guidesIf your child has several grammar school options, compare academic fit, journey, pastoral care, clubs, school culture and practical family life before deciding.
2026-08-24 School guidesCan children sit multiple 11+ exams for different grammar school areas or selective schools? Understand separate registrations, formats, dates and preparation.
2026-08-24 School guidesConsidering grammar schools across county borders? Learn how separate 11+ tests, local-authority applications, catchment rules and travel can interact.
2026-08-24 School guidesUnderstand how grammar school waiting lists can work after offer day, why positions can move both ways and what parents should do while holding another school place.
2026-08-24 School guidesLearn what grammar school oversubscription criteria mean and how qualification, catchment, distance, score and priority categories can affect offers.
2026-08-24 School guidesThinking of moving for grammar school catchment? Check residence rules, evidence dates, realistic journeys and admissions risk before making a major family decision.
2026-08-24 TeachersBuild a complete 11+ tutoring lesson using free worksheets, timed mocks, centre-specific papers and progress tools for English, Maths, VR and NVR.
2026-08-24 TeachersUse this practical 60-minute 11+ tutoring lesson structure for retrieval, teaching, guided practice, timed application, feedback and homework.
2026-08-24 TeachersSet 11+ homework that pupils actually finish by controlling volume, difficulty, purpose, deadlines and feedback instead of assigning another random paper.
2026-08-24 TeachersA two-session 11+ tutor assessment framework covering parent goals, core skills, timed performance, error types and a realistic first teaching plan.
2026-08-24 TeachersTrack 11+ pupil progress using accuracy, completion, skill mastery, timing, independence and error patterns instead of relying on one rolling percentage.
2026-08-24 TeachersTeach a mixed-ability 11+ group using common objectives, tiered questions, flexible extension, targeted feedback and shared timed practice.
2026-08-24 TeachersUse a clear 11+ tutor progress report template covering strengths, priorities, mock evidence, timing, homework and next steps without overpromising outcomes.
2026-08-24 TeachersPlan a professional 11+ mock exam day with realistic timing, room setup, answer sheets, invigilation, marking, feedback and parent reporting.
2026-08-24 TeachersNot sure which 11+ exam your child needs? Use school-first research to identify the correct board, region, subject mix and practice format before revising.
2026-08-24 TeachersUse this 11+ readiness scorecard to choose the next practice task based on foundations, accuracy, timing, exam familiarity and repeated error patterns.
2026-08-24 MathsCompound (L-shaped) area and perimeter questions lose more 11+ marks than almost any other geometry topic. Here's the split-and-add method, worked step by step.
2026-07-16 MathsMulti-step word problems carry the most 11+ maths marks and hide the most traps. This 5-step method turns a wall of text into a clear calculation.
2026-07-16 MathsEvery formula and number fact your child needs for the 11+ in one place: area, perimeter, volume, averages, angle facts, and the key conversions.
2026-07-16 EnglishLearning Greek and Latin roots is the fastest way to unlock hundreds of 11+ words at once. Here are the highest-value roots, prefixes and suffixes to know.
2026-07-16 EnglishThere, their, they're - and 20 more homophone traps the 11+ tests again and again, with simple memory tricks to keep them straight under exam pressure.
2026-07-16 EnglishCloze tests come in several formats - open, multiple-choice and letter-by-letter. Here's how each works and a reliable method for filling every gap.
2026-07-16 NVR techniquesNVR matrices ask you to complete a grid by reading the rule across rows and down columns. Here's a step-by-step way to spot the pattern every time.
2026-07-16 NVR techniquesRotations and reflections look similar but behave very differently. Learn to tell them apart instantly and avoid the most common NVR mistake.
2026-07-16 Regional testsMany independent senior schools use the online, adaptive ISEB Common Pre-Test. Here's what it covers, how the adaptive format works, and how to prepare.
2026-07-16 Regional testsGL, CSSE, ISEB or a bespoke paper? The board depends on where you live. Here's a region-by-region guide to who sets the 11+ across England.
2026-07-16 Regional testsCEM's separate 11+ was discontinued around 2022-2023. Here's what actually happened, what former CEM regions use now, and what it means for your prep.
2026-07-16 GuidesWhat does a standardised score of 121 mean? How does age standardisation help summer-born children? A plain-English guide to how the 11+ is really scored.
2026-07-16 ParentsPassing the 11+ and getting a place are not the same thing. Here's how qualifying scores, catchment and ranking combine to decide who gets an offer.
2026-07-16 ParentsThe CAF is how you actually apply for a secondary place - separate from sitting the 11+. Here's how to rank your choices and the mistakes to avoid.
2026-07-16 ParentsResults day can be confusing. Here's how to interpret a standardised score, what 'qualified' means, and the steps to take whatever the outcome.
2026-07-16 ParentsA realistic, ready-to-use revision timetable for the 11+ - with 12-month, 6-month and final-term versions that fit around school and family life.
2026-07-16 Maths topicsFree 11+ algebra basics worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ angles worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ area and perimeter worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ averages — mean, median, mode worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ bidmas / order of operations worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ cloze passages worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ fiction comprehension worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ non-fiction comprehension worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ creative writing worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ data and graphs worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ decimals worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Guides11+ English is really four subjects wearing one name: comprehension, vocabulary, SPaG and (in some regions) writing. Here's the map and where the marks live.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ fractions worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ geometry — 2d and 3d shapes worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ grammar and punctuation worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Guides11+ maths stays inside the national curriculum — the difficulty is pace and disguise, not new content. Here's the full topic checklist with the highest-mark areas flagged.
2026-07-12 GuidesMock exams are the single highest-leverage preparation tool — and the most misused. Too early they crush confidence; too late they can't change anything. Here's the schedule that w
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ money problems worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 GuidesNVR looks like a talent test and is actually a method test. Children taught to interrogate shapes property-by-property — sides, shading, rotation, count — reliably overtake 'natura
2026-07-12 GuidesHere's what most sites selling '11+ past papers' won't say: GL Assessment and the major boards do not release their live papers. Almost everything sold as a past paper is a specime
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ percentages worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ place value and rounding worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 GuidesOnline 11+ practice beats paper for one thing above all: instant feedback. A child who learns why an answer was wrong thirty seconds after choosing it retains the correction; a chi
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ ratio and proportion worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 GuidesMost 11+ revision plans fail for one reason: they were written for an imaginary family with infinite evenings. This one survives contact with school runs, clubs and tired Tuesdays.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ shuffled sentences worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ spelling worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ time and timetables worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ times tables and number facts worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 GuidesVerbal reasoning is the most coachable 11+ subject: the GL question types are published, stable and learnable one by one. A child who has methodised all 21 types has no surprises l
2026-07-12 English topicsFree 11+ vocabulary worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 Maths topicsFree 11+ word problems worksheets with answer keys: what the exam tests, how to practise it, and graded downloads from Foundation to Greater Depth.
2026-07-12 GuidesSearch '11 plus resources' and you'll drown in workbooks, subscriptions and tutor adverts. Here's an honest map of the landscape — books, platforms, tutors and free libraries — and
2026-07-12 GuidesGood worksheets are graded, answered and organised by topic — most free downloads online are none of those. Here's what a worksheet needs to be worth your child's time, and where t
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve 3d shapes and views questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve shape analogies questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve combining shapes questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve shape connection rules questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve counting sides and elements questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve cube nets questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve figure completion questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve paper folding and hole punching questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve grid patterns questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve hidden shapes questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve matrices (3×3 grids) questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve most alike pairs questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve odd one out questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve reflection questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve rotation questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve positional sequences questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve series (what comes next) questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve shape codes questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 NVR techniquesHow to solve symmetry questions in the 11+ NVR paper: a systematic method, the classic traps, and free practice sets.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Alcester Grammar School in Alcester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Altrincham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Altrincham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Aylesbury Grammar School in Aylesbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Aylesbury High School in Aylesbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Barton Court Grammar School in Canterbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Beaconsfield High School in Beaconsfield: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Boston Grammar School in Boston: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Boston High School in Boston: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Bourne Grammar School in Bourne: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Bournemouth School for Girls in Bournemouth: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Bournemouth School in Bournemouth: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Burnham Grammar School in Burnham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Caistor Grammar School in Caistor: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Calday Grange Grammar School in West Kirby: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Carre's Grammar School in Sleaford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School in Ramsgate: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Chatham Grammar School in Chatham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Chelmsford County High School for Girls in Chelmsford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Chesham Grammar School in Chesham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Colchester County High School for Girls in Colchester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Colchester Royal Grammar School in Colchester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Cranbrook School in Cranbrook: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Crossley Heath School in Halifax: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Crypt School in Gloucester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dartford Grammar School for Girls in Dartford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dartford Grammar School in Dartford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Denmark Road High School in Gloucester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Devonport High School for Boys in Plymouth: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Devonport High School for Girls in Plymouth: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dover Grammar School for Boys in Dover: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dover Grammar School for Girls in Dover: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Dr Challoner's High School in Little Chalfont: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Ermysted's Grammar School in Skipton: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Folkestone School for Girls in Folkestone: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Gravesend Grammar School in Gravesend: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Heckmondwike Grammar School in Heckmondwike: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Herschel Grammar School in Slough: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The High School for Girls, Gloucester in Gloucester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Highsted Grammar School in Sittingbourne: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Highworth Grammar School in Ashford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Holcombe Grammar School in Chatham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Invicta Grammar School in Maidstone: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for John Hampden Grammar School in High Wycombe: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Aston School in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Five Ways School in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy in Birmingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth in Louth: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Kendrick School in Reading: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School in Grantham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Kesteven and Sleaford High School in Sleaford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The King's School, Grantham in Grantham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Langley Grammar School in Slough: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Lawrence Sheriff School in Rugby: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Loreto Grammar School in Altrincham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Maidstone Grammar School for Girls in Maidstone: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Maidstone Grammar School in Maidstone: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Marling School in Stroud: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend in Gravesend: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Norton Knatchbull School in Ashford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Oakwood Park Grammar School in Maidstone: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Parkstone Grammar School in Poole: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Plymouth High School for Girls in Plymouth: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Poole Grammar School in Poole: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Faversham in Faversham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough in Gainsborough: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Queen Mary's High School in Walsall: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Queen Mary's Grammar School in Walsall: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Rainham Mark Grammar School in Rainham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Reading School in Reading: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe in High Wycombe: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Ripon Grammar School in Ripon: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Rochester Grammar School in Rochester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Royal Latin School in Buckingham: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Rugby High School in Rugby: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Sale Grammar School in Sale: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in Canterbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School in Aylesbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School in Rochester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Sir Thomas Rich's School in Gloucester: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in Marlow: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Skegness Grammar School in Skegness: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Skipton Girls' High School in Skipton: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for South Wilts Grammar School in Salisbury: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Southend High School for Boys in Southend-on-Sea: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Southend High School for Girls in Southend-on-Sea: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Spalding Grammar School in Spalding: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Spalding High School in Spalding: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for St Ambrose College in Hale Barns: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for St Anselm's College in Birkenhead: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School in Slough: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Stratford-upon-Avon Girls' Grammar School in Stratford-upon-Avon: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Stretford Grammar School in Stretford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Stroud High School in Stroud: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls in Sutton Coldfield: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Judd School in Tonbridge: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Tonbridge Grammar School in Tonbridge: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for The Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys in Tunbridge Wells: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Upton Court Grammar School in Slough: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Upton Hall School FCJ in Upton: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Urmston Grammar Academy in Urmston: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for West Kirby Grammar School in West Kirby: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Westcliff High School for Boys in Westcliff-on-Sea: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Westcliff High School for Girls in Westcliff-on-Sea: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys in Dartford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Wilmington Grammar School for Girls in Dartford: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Wirral Grammar School for Boys in Bebington: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Wirral Grammar School for Girls in Bebington: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 School guidesSchool-specific 11+ preparation for Wycombe High School in High Wycombe: the admissions test it uses, the registration timeline, and a free practice plan.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve anagrams in sentences questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve antonyms (opposite in meaning) questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve complete the word questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve compound words questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve days, dates and time problems questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve double meanings questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve hidden words questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve insert a letter questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve letter connections questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve letter–number codes questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve letter sequences questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve logic deductions questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve move a letter questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve number connections questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve number sequences questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve odd one(s) out questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve synonyms (closest in meaning) questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve word codes questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve word connections (analogies) questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve words in context questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 VR techniquesHow to solve number substitution (words as sums) questions in the 11+: a fixed method, a worked example, the classic traps, and free practice worksheets.
2026-07-12 Wider contextOnline testing, AI-marked writing, digital adaptive papers — how will the 11+ evolve through the rest of the decade?
2026-07-11 Wider contextIndependent schools offer two main entry points. Here's how 11+ and 13+ Common Entrance differ — and how to choose.
2026-07-10 Wider contextSome boarding schools accept 11+ entry, others only at 13+. Here's the lay of the land for families considering boarding.
2026-07-10 Wider contextSome grammar schools have strict catchments, others don't. Here's how distance, oversubscription and priority criteria interact.
2026-07-09 Wider contextMany private schools use full assessment days for 11+ entry, not just written tests. Here's what to expect.
2026-07-09 ParentsIf your child narrowly misses the qualifying score, you can appeal. Here's the realistic guide to the process.
2026-07-08 Parents11+ pressure affects parents as much as children. Here's how to manage it without burning out the whole family.
2026-07-08 ParentsThe hardest part of 11+ prep for many parents isn't the maths — it's keeping their child engaged. Here's what works.
2026-07-07 ParentsMost children who sit the 11+ don't pass. Here's what to do next — and how to support your child through it.
2026-07-07 ParentsMost so-called free 11+ resources online are recycled rubbish. Here are the few that genuinely help.
2026-07-06 ParentsTutor-centre group classes are cheaper than 1:1. Here's when they work and when they don't.
2026-07-06 ParentsEight questions every parent should ask before hiring an 11+ tutor — and the answers that mark a good one.
2026-07-05 ParentsOnline tutoring went mainstream during COVID and has stayed. Here's an honest comparison of online vs in-person.
2026-07-05 ParentsTutoring isn't always necessary, but it's often helpful. Here's an honest decision framework for parents.
2026-07-04 ParentsWhat does 11+ tutoring actually cost in 2026? Realistic price ranges by region, plus what you're paying for.
2026-07-04 ReasoningTwo of the most common VR question types — insert and move-a-letter. Here's the method that makes them quick.
2026-07-03 ReasoningAnalogy questions are short but tricky. Here's the relation-mapping technique that works every time.
2026-07-03 ReasoningVR code questions seem confusing at first. Here are the four standard code types and how to crack each.
2026-07-02 ReasoningMost 11+ NVR papers use 21 question patterns. Here's the complete list with how to spot and solve each.
2026-07-01 SubjectsProbability questions appear in most 11+ papers. Here's the simple framework for getting them right every time.
2026-07-01 SubjectsMost 11+ tests now include basic algebra. Here's what's actually tested and how to prepare.
2026-06-30 SubjectsAverages questions appear in nearly every 11+ maths paper. Here's the technique that makes them quick.
2026-06-30 SubjectsBIDMAS questions appear in every 11+ maths paper. Here's how to teach the order of operations so it sticks.
2026-06-30 SubjectsPunctuation gets tested in every 11+ English paper. Here are the rules examiners actually look for.
2026-06-29 SubjectsAround 50 of the 11+ marks (CSSE, Medway, indeps) ride on creative writing. Here's the technique that earns top marks.
2026-06-29 SubjectsMost 11+ maths is mental arithmetic with tight timing. Here are the techniques that double children's speed.
2026-06-29 SubjectsVocabulary is the single best predictor of 11+ success. Here's a sustainable plan to widen your child's word power over 12 months.
2026-06-28 SubjectsEvery 11+ comprehension question fits one of 7 types. Here's how to recognise and tackle each.
2026-06-28 SubjectsInference questions are the hardest part of 11+ comprehension. Here's a 3-step framework that works.
2026-06-28 Top schoolsHabs Boys' and Girls' use the ISEB Pre-Test in Year 6 for entry. Here's how the digital test works.
2026-06-27 Top schoolsHampton School is a leading independent boys' school in West London. Here's the 11+ admissions process.
2026-06-27 Top schoolsKing's College School Wimbledon is one of the most academically successful private schools in England. Here's how 11+ entry works.
2026-06-27 Top schoolsReading School (boys) and Kendrick School (girls) are Reading's two grammars. Both rank in England's top 10 for results.
2026-06-26 Top schoolsSutton has four superb grammar schools sharing one entry process. Here's how each one differs.
2026-06-26 Top schoolsWilson's School in Wallington is one of the four Sutton grammars. Here's the admissions process and what to expect.
2026-06-26 Top schoolsPate's Grammar in Cheltenham is consistently the top-performing state grammar outside London. Here's how entry works.
2026-06-25 Top schoolsQueen Elizabeth's School Barnet (QEB) is one of England's top state schools for boys. Here's the admissions process.
2026-06-25 Top schoolsBoth Tiffin Schools in Kingston upon Thames are among the most academically successful state grammars in England.
2026-06-25 Top schoolsHenrietta Barnett is one of England's highest-ranking state schools. Here's exactly how to apply and what they want.
2026-06-24 Regional testsWirral's six grammar schools use a Merseyside-specific 11+ test. Here's the format and what to prepare.
2026-06-24 Regional testsSkipton, Ripon, Rishworth — Yorkshire's grammar schools each run their own admissions. Here's a region-wide overview.
2026-06-24 Regional testsLincolnshire still operates a county-wide grammar selection. Here's the test format and how to prepare.
2026-06-23 Regional testsSlough's four selective schools (Herschel, Langley, Upton Court, St Bernard's) share one 11+. Here's how it works.
2026-06-23 Regional testsTrafford has the most grammar schools of any London-style London-outer borough. Here's how the Trafford 11+ works.
2026-06-23 Regional testsBirmingham's grammar schools share one 11+ entrance test. Here's how it works across the schools that use it.
2026-06-22 Regional testsEssex grammar schools use CSSE — the only major 11+ board with free-response (write-the-answer) maths. Here's what that changes.
2026-06-22 Regional testsMedway's 11+ (the Medway Test of Reasoning) is shorter than Kent's but built differently. Here's the structure, timing and prep plan.
2026-06-22 Regional testsBuckinghamshire's Secondary Transfer Test (the 'Bucks 11+') is sat by every Year 6 pupil in the county by default — here's how it works.
2026-06-21 Regional testsHow the Kent Test works, what it covers, when it sits, and how to register — everything Kent parents need before September of Year 6.
2026-06-21 MindsetThe skills that helped your child pass the 11+ are the same skills that will set them up for Year 7. Here's the bridge.
2026-02-25 MindsetHow children typically react in the 24 hours after the exam — and the parent moves that help most.
2026-02-22 Parent TipsWhen sharing 11+ practice between siblings helps — and when it quietly damages confidence.
2026-02-18 MindsetSustainable motivation comes from progress, not stickers. Here are five small tweaks that change the mood of the practice session.
2026-02-15 Parent TipsA realistic, gentle plan covering the three years leading up to the 11+ — no panic, no burnout.
2026-02-11 Parent TipsAn honest comparison of the three routes — and why the right choice often depends more on your child than on your budget.
2026-02-08 StrategyThe mistakes top scorers <em>still</em> make on real papers — and how to coach your child out of them.
2026-02-04 MindsetAnxiety is normal. Crippling anxiety isn't. Here's how to tell the difference and how to help.
2026-02-01 MindsetA simple, gentle plan for the last 18 hours that keeps everyone — your child included — out of last-minute panic mode.
2026-01-28 StrategyMocks are powerful when used well and useless when used badly. Here's the difference.
2026-01-25 MindsetFive small habits that compound into genuine exam-day calm — none of them involve mantras or essential oils.
2026-01-21 StrategyFive practical timing rules that turn a panicked exam into a measured 50 minutes — and rescue easy marks left on the table.
2026-01-18 Non-Verbal ReasoningChildren with strong literacy don't automatically win at NVR — and children who struggle with reading often shine here.
2026-01-14 Non-Verbal Reasoning3D NVR questions sound intimidating. They're not — once you know what to look for when folding nets in your head.
2026-01-11 Non-Verbal ReasoningThree transformations that account for most NVR questions — explained with the differences that matter on the page.
2026-01-07 Non-Verbal ReasoningNVR isn't about being "good at shapes" — it's about asking the right four questions of every diagram.
2026-01-04 Verbal ReasoningWord sequence questions reward calm logic. Here's how to break them down step-by-step.
2025-12-28 Verbal ReasoningTwo question types that confuse children at first sight — but become almost mechanical with practice.
2025-12-24 Verbal ReasoningOdd-one-out is easy when you know what categories examiners reach for. Here are the most common ones.
2025-12-21 Verbal ReasoningAnalogies test your child's ability to spot relationships — here's how to name the relationship and pick the answer in seconds.
2025-12-17 Verbal ReasoningThe reliable two-step method for decoding 11+ letter-shift ciphers under exam time pressure.
2025-12-14 Verbal ReasoningA quick tour of every Verbal Reasoning question category — so nothing on exam day is a surprise.
2025-12-10 MathsThe reason fluent tables holders beat fast calculators every time — and how to build that fluency at home.
2025-12-07 MathsRatio questions look intimidating but follow predictable patterns. Here are the patterns and the tricks.
2025-12-03 MathsThe triangle that solves nine out of ten time-and-speed questions — and the conversion mistakes to avoid.
2025-11-30 MathsAngles, area, perimeter, and the surprising number of marks they are worth on 11+ papers.
2025-11-26 MathsWord problems aren't about reading — they're about translation. Here's the four-step approach that works under pressure.
2025-11-23 MathsThe single trio that confuses more 11+ candidates than any other topic — and a clean way to teach it.
2025-11-19 MathsFive mental maths techniques that save precious seconds — and reduce errors — under exam pressure.
2025-11-16 MathsA focused checklist of the maths fundamentals to lock in before you even open an 11+ paper.
2025-11-12 EnglishTwenty word families that show up on 11+ papers year after year — learn these and your child will recognise them on exam day.
2025-11-09 EnglishWhen your child doesn't know a word in the comprehension passage, this is the strategy that saves the mark.
2025-11-05 EnglishTwo slippery comprehension concepts demystified — with examples that show the difference clearly.
2025-11-02 EnglishWhy look-cover-write-check still works in 2026, and the small habits that make spellings stick.
2025-10-30 EnglishSimiles, metaphors, personification — what they are, how to spot them, and why examiners love asking.
2025-10-27 EnglishApostrophes are tested on almost every 11+ paper — and they're the easiest marks to lose. Here's how to nail them.
2025-10-23 EnglishTen grammar rules that account for the majority of SPaG questions on 11+ papers — and the common mistakes for each.
2025-10-20 EnglishWhy most synonym-antonym questions trip children up — and a simple two-step trick to get them right under time pressure.
2025-10-16 EnglishA realistic vocabulary plan that doesn't depend on rote word lists — and works because it sticks.
2025-10-13 EnglishA simple four-step approach that turns slow rereading into confident, structured comprehension answers.
2025-10-10 Parent TipsA no-nonsense guide to spending wisely on 11+ prep — and what you genuinely don't need to buy.
2025-10-06 StrategyLess than you think — and more consistently than you might guess. The research-backed answer to one of the most common questions.
2025-10-02 OverviewRegional differences in the 11+ explained — from the Kent Test to the Birmingham consortium to London's independents.
2025-09-29 OverviewWhy "121" comes up so often, what standardised scores actually mean, and why your child's raw mark isn't the full story.
2025-09-26 OverviewEnglish, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning — what each one really tests and how to recognise the question types.
2025-09-22 Parent TipsYou've decided to prepare for the 11+. Here's exactly what to do in the first 30 days — without overwhelming you or your child.
2025-09-19 OverviewA clear comparison of the two routes — and why the right answer depends on your child, not the league tables.
2025-09-15 OverviewGL and CEM are the two biggest 11+ exam boards. Understanding which one your child will sit changes how you prepare.
2025-09-12 OverviewMost tutors recommend starting in Year 5 — here's why earlier isn't always better, and how to build the right habits well in advance.
2025-09-08 OverviewA plain-English explanation of what the 11+ tests, who takes it, and what to expect at every stage — perfect for parents new to the journey.
2025-09-04