The 11+ industry is worth hundreds of millions of pounds, and not all of it earns its keep. Here's an honest take on where your money helps — and where it doesn't.
What's worth paying for
Quality mock papers in your child's exam style, an experienced tutor (if and only if your child responds well to one), and a small library of vocabulary builders.
What's not
Endless workbooks gathering dust. Generic "all 11+" packs that aren't matched to your local exam board. £40 video courses that repeat what a good free article would say. Practice now with our free trial before committing to anything.
Free resources that genuinely help
- Reading widely (the library is free).
- BBC Bitesize KS2 — Maths and English.
- Online practice platforms with free tiers.
- Past papers shared by some schools on their admissions pages.