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headstart11plus
Apr 4, 20223 min read
Are pupils who do not live in Bucks allowed to take the 11+?
Are pupils from outside of Buckinghamshire allowed to take the 11+?
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headstart11plus
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Are pupils living in Aylesbury at a disadvantage in 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...
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headstart11plus
Oct 18, 20212 min read
What to do if your child did not pass the 11+? The 2024 appeals process for Bucks schools
Appeals process for the secondary transfer test in Buckinghamshire
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headstart11plus
Aug 29, 20212 min read
Secondary School tables to be brought back in 2021-22.
The government have announced that Secondary school league tables will return after a two year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic....
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headstart11plus
Mar 9, 20213 min read
How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 1 – Cracking Codes)
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,...
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headstart11plus
Mar 16, 20201 min read
What does my child need to know for the Maths section of the 11+?
Maths forms part of paper 2, and combined with Non-Verbal Reasoning make up 50% of the overall mark. Maths is an integral part of the 11+...
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headstart11plus
Mar 9, 20202 min read
What does my child need to know for the Verbal Reasoning section of the 11+?
Verbal Reasoning is combined with the English section in paper 1, and together make up 50% of the overall mark. Verbal Reasoning aims to...
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headstart11plus
Feb 28, 20201 min read
What does my child need to know for the English section of the 11+?
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...
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headstart11plus
Jan 6, 20201 min read
How many pupils pass the 11+ each year in Buckinghamshire?
Generally speaking the number of pupils passing the 11+ each year matches the number of spaces available at the grammar schools in...
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headstart11plus
Nov 24, 20192 min read
Class size - does it matter?
Logic would tell us that the smaller the class size, and the more individual attention that pupils receive, then the better their chances...
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headstart11plus
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Bucks 11-plus test error 'not sufficient grounds' for Grammar school appeals
Parents have been told that an error on the 11-plus test in Buckinghamshire is not going to be sufficient enough to warrant an appeal if...
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headstart11plus
Oct 31, 20191 min read
Best and Worst schools in Buckinghamshire (2019) Revealed
The school tables for 2019 have been revealed and it is no surprise to see that a number of the Grammar schools in Bucks have come out on...
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headstart11plus
Jun 8, 20192 min read
What to do if my child does not pass the 11+? The appeals process.
Knowing what to do if your child does not pass the 11+ can be confusing. Our guide helps explain the appeals process for you
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headstart11plus
May 29, 20191 min read
What is the pass mark for the 11+? Explained!
Have you ever wondered how the pass mark for the 11+ is calculated?
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headstart11plus
May 18, 20192 min read
What books should my child be reading in preparation for the 11+?
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.
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headstart11plus
May 11, 20192 min read
Tips to help your child prepare for the 11+ at home
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+.
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headstart11plus
Apr 23, 20192 min read
What help does my child get from their primary school when preparing 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.
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headstart11plus
Apr 14, 20193 min read
Which 11+ tutor should I send my child to?
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
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headstart11plus
Apr 7, 20192 min read
When should my child begin 11+ tuition?
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.
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headstart11plus
Mar 31, 20192 min read
Why should I get an 11+ tutor for my child?
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.
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