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Grammar vs Private School: Which Is the Best Choice for Your Child?
Choosing the right secondary school for your child is one of the most pivotal decisions a parent can make. The school en...
11+ Guide to James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS)
James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) is one of the UK’s most prestigious independent girls’ schools, located in Dulwich, L...
Latymer Upper School 11+ Admissions Guide
Latymer Upper School, situated in Hammersmith, London, is one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, re...
Revision Techniques: Stress-Free Hacks to Help Your Child Stay Focused and Confident
Exam season can be a stressful time for both students and parents. Many students struggle with staying focused, managing...
St Paul's Girls' School 11+ Entry: An Ultimate Guide
Each year, a significant number of students apply for the 11+ entry at SPGS, competing for a limited number of places. T...
How to Choose a Secondary School: A Guide
Choosing the right secondary school for your child is a major decision—one that can shape their academic journey, person...
King's College School Wimbledon 11+ Admissions Guide
King’s College School (KCS) Wimbledon is one of the top independent schools in the UK, consistently ranking among the be...
Westminster School 11+ Entrance Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Westminster School is one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools, offering an exceptional education for studen...
Comparing The Value of State vs Private School Education
Choosing the right school for your child is a decision that shapes their academic journey, personal growth, and future o...
11 Plus Exam Techniques: 11 Top Tips for 2025
These exams not only assess a child’s academic ability but also their problem-solving skills, time management, and resil...
The Ultimate 11+ Past Paper Resource List
Are you preparing your child for the 11+ entrance exams? Practice is key, and past papers are an invaluable resource for...
How To Check School Waiting Lists
In the admissions process, independent schools carefully consider applicants at various age levels, including 7+, 8+, an...
Best Private Schools in the UK: Top 100 for 2025
Private schools in the UK are renowned for their academic excellence, world-class facilities, and holistic development p...
25 Frequently Asked School Interview Questions
The 11 Plus interview is a critical step in the admissions process for many independent and grammar schools. This interv...
How to prepare for the 11+ GL Assessment
The 11 Plus Grammar School exam is a vital assessment taken by many children in the UK as they prepare to enter a selec...
11 Plus Standardised Scores Explained
For parents, getting to grips with the 11+ standardised scoring system can help gauge their child's performance in prep...
What are Grammar Schools?
Grammar schools in the United Kingdom offer a unique educational pathway by providing academically rigorous programs aim...
The UK Education System Explained - 2025
Navigating the UK Education system can be challenging. Whether you are a parent, student, national or international, thi...
Choosing the Best 11 Plus Tutor for Your Child
All parents want their child to have the best chance of success in the 11 Plus exams. Choosing the right tutor to work ...
The 11 Plus (11+) Guide: Everything You Need to Know
If you're navigating the educational path of your child, you've likely heard of the 11 Plus exam. This guide is your gat...
Useful Revision Tips for the Christmas Holidays
Whilst we can’t pretend that telling your children they have to study over Christmas will make you as popular as Santa, ...
Next Steps for your Next Schools, by Charlotte Faber
As the school year approaches, our educational consultant Charlotte Faber, former headmistress of Garden House Upper Gir...
What is the CEM Exam?
In late 2022, CEM made a decisive move to transition from the traditional paper-based 11+ exams to an entirely online fo...
What are the differences between the GL and CEM 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exams?
The 11+ Grammar School Admissions Exam is a test taken by primary school students in the UK to determine their eligibili...
Exam Preparation: Say goodbye to cramming!
Preparing for academic examinations can be a highly stressful time for any student. But what if there was a way to prepa...
UKiset- UK Independent Schools' Entry Test
The UKiset is an assessment international students take when applying to independent schools in the UK. This assessment ...
School Entrance Interview Preparation with Brodie Bibby
“Would you rather have a bath in jelly or in baked beans?” School entrance interview preparation with Brodie Bibby As a ...
The 11+, 13+, and your child’s happiness
With school entrance exams still reported to be going ahead in the autumn, now is a good moment to reflect on the 11+ a...
Understanding your child’s potential through assessments
In this blog we discuss the different types of assessment tests - Maths, English and Reasoning - which are used by schoo...