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Didn't Get Into Your First-Choice Grammar School? Here's What to Do
The 11+ exam process can be stressful for both parents and children, and not getting an offer from a first-choice grammar school can be...

What were Newstead Wood's entrants' scores for 2023 intake?
For children who started in Newstead Wood school in September 2023, the following table contains each student's raw score, standardised...

What were Newstead Wood's entrants' scores for 2024 intake?
For children who started in Newstead Wood school in September 2024, the following table contains each student's raw score, standardised...


Understanding the Differences Between ISEB Common Entrance Exams and ISEB Common Pre-Tests
The Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) offers two different types of assessments: the Common Entrance (CE) exams and the ISEB...
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Jul 10, 2024


Your Guide to Grammar School Open Days
Choosing the right secondary school is a big decision, and grammar schools present a unique option in the UK. If you're considering a...
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Jun 16, 2024


Step-by-Step Guide to ISEB Common Pre-Tests
1. Understand the Test Format Subjects Tested: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Test Type: The exams are...
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Jun 14, 2024


Crafting a Winning Weekly Practice Timetable for 11 Plus Exams
The 11 Plus exam is an important stepping stone for many young students. But alongside regular classroom learning, dedicated home...
Maxine @11 Plus Prep School
May 7, 2024


Boys and the 11 Plus: Power Up for Success
The 11 Plus exams can be a nerve-wracking time for any child, but for boys, the traditional approach of rote learning and endless...
Maxine @11 Plus Prep School
Apr 22, 2024


Comparing apples and oranges: percentage scores and standardised scores in Bexley, Bromley and Kent.
Understandably, parents want to know whether the percentage scores their child's receives in ten-minute test books and assessment papers...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Apr 10, 2024


11 Plus Mock Tests: Perfecting Your Child's Grammar School Entrance Strategy
The 11 Plus exam is a crucial hurdle for children hoping to gain a place in a grammar school. While strong foundational skills are...
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Apr 7, 2024


Which Grammar School is Better?
Determining which grammar school is "better" can depend on various factors, including individual preferences, academic priorities,...
Maxine @11 Plus Prep School
Mar 9, 2024


How much work should my child do for the 11+?
Probably less than you think. With 11+ exams being highly competitive - the demand for grammar schools far outweighs the supply - it may...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Jan 22, 2024


Fun ways to improve 11+ skills
Studying for the 11+ is boring, but there are other ways to acquire the skills required for the 11+ exam other than doing endless...
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Jan 5, 2024


What should you expect from a mock exam?
I've read recurring misconceptions about mock exams. The misconception is that the mock exam exists to "prove" - or at least offer very...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Jun 3, 2023


11 Plus Tips: how to succeed in comprehension
Cause and Effect in Comprehension This may seem obvious, but sometimes it helps to offer certitude to the things we think we know – or,...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
May 24, 2023


11 Plus Prep School mock test 2023
11 Plus Prep School's 2023 mock test is available for only £5.00. What do I get? A full length mock test inclusive of four papers:...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Feb 12, 2023

Free Y4 eleven plus taster lesson - 11/15/22, 5.30pm-6.30pm
11 Plus Prep School is hosting a free Y4 taster session on the 11th of October. If your child is going to sit a Bexley, Kent or Bromley...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Sep 29, 2022


Grammar Schools in Bexley
How many grammar schools are in the London Borough of Bexley? There are four grammar schools in the London Borough of Bexley: Beths...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Sep 7, 2022


Free Online 11+ Lessons this Aug/Sep
11 Plus Prep School is running free online taster sessions in August and September for children in Bexley, Bromley & Kent. If you have a...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Aug 15, 2022


How to do non-verbal reasoning with two missing figures
In recent years, some CEM tests - including Bexley's - have introduced series and matrices problems with two missing figures (instead of...
James @ 11 Plus Prep School
Aug 9, 2022