11+ Guide

Understanding the 11+

Five free, plain-English guides covering what the 11+ actually involves β€” written for parents navigating it for the first time, not examiners.

"The 11+" isn't one single, standard exam β€” it's a catch-all name for the entrance assessments used by selective (grammar) schools across parts of the UK, and set in several different formats depending on where you live and which schools you're applying to.

That variation is exactly why it causes so much confusion for parents. These guides break it down into the five questions we're asked most often: what the 11+ actually is, which subjects and exam boards are used, which areas still offer selective grammar school places, how to prepare without burning your child out, and what to expect on exam day itself.

πŸ“Œ These guides are general background information, not official admissions advice. Arrangements, test dates and exam boards can change year to year and vary by local authority and school β€” always confirm current details with your target school(s) or local authority before applying.

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