Are pupils from outside of Buckinghamshire allowed to take the 11+?

The secondary transfer test (11+) is a test taken by all pupils in Buckinghamshire at the beginning of year 6 to determine which...

Appeals process for the secondary transfer test in Buckinghamshire

The government have announced that Secondary school league tables will return after a two year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic....

Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...

Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...

Our blog series on how to answer the Verbal Reasoning (VR) questions in the 11+ will take you through five of the common question types,...

For all intents and purposes, COVID-19 has not affected the 11+ as of yet. At the time of writing, the exam for currently year 5's moving...

English forms part of paper 1, and combined with Verbal Reasoning make up 50% of the overall mark. The English portion of the test is...

Generally speaking the number of pupils passing the 11+ each year matches the number of spaces available at the grammar schools in...

Arguments take place every year as to whether the 11+ should still exist. Our blog puts forward arguments for and against removing the 11+

Knowing what to do if your child does not pass the 11+ can be confusing. Our guide helps explain the appeals process for you

Have you ever wondered how the pass mark for the 11+ is calculated?

Reading is one of the most important indicators of a child's success in the 11+. Read more to see what books your child should be reading.

Tips to help your child prepare for the 11+ at home. A few ideas of how you can assist your child to develop the skills needed for the 11+.

Your child receives little guidance from their primary school in relation to the 11+. Read on to find out how you can help them.

Deciding which 11+ tutor to send you child to is a big decision. This blog outlines the questions to ask and things to look for when looking

How long should my child spending preparing for the 11+? You may think'more is better', but with the 11+ this is not the case.

Deciding whether or not to get an 11+ tutor for your child is a tough decision. Outlined in this blog are reasons for and against.

Do you know what your child needs to know in order to pass the 11+? This blog outlines what they will be tested on.