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How to revise for the 11+
A fantastic guide on how to revise for the Buckinghamshire 11+ (Secondary Transfer Test)
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Jul 29, 20253 min read


5 Reasons why Reading is so important for the 11+.
Why is reading so important for 11+ success
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Mar 6, 20251 min read


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Headstart 11+ Tuition New YouTube Channel, aimed at helping pupils prepare for the Buckinghamshire 11+ Secondary Transfer Test. Free content
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Sep 5, 20241 min read


More Out of County pupils passed the 11+ than those living in Buckinghamshire for 2023 entries!
It seems crazy to think, but according to the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools Data release for 2023 entries, more pupils from outside of...
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Oct 20, 20232 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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Apr 4, 20223 min read


How is the 11+ in Buckinghamshire marked?
In order to pass the secondary transfer test (11+) in Buckinghamshire pupils need to gain a score of 121 or more. This does not mean that...
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Jan 5, 20222 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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Dec 7, 20212 min read


What to do if your child did not pass the 11+? The 2025 appeals process for Bucks schools
Appeals process for the secondary transfer test in Buckinghamshire
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Oct 18, 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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Aug 29, 20212 min read


How to answer the NVR questions in the 11+ (Blog series 4 – identifying codes in images)
Non-Verbal Reasoning involves the ability to analyse and interpret images and identify patterns and sequences. These Spatial Reasoning...
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Jul 21, 20214 min read


How to answer the NVR questions in the 11+ (Blog series 3 – sequences and relationships)
Non-Verbal Reasoning involves the ability to analyse and interpret images and identify patterns and sequences. These Spatial Reasoning...
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Jun 28, 20213 min read


How to answer the NVR questions in the 11+ (Blog series 2 - identifying similarities & differences)
Non-Verbal Reasoning involves the ability to analyse and interpret images and identify patterns and sequences. These Spatial Reasoning...
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Jun 17, 20213 min read


How to answer the NVR questions in the 11+ (Blog series 1 - identifying relationships in images)
Our blog series on how to answer the Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR) questions in the 11+ will take you through the eight main types of...
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Jun 10, 20213 min read


How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 5 – Thinking Logically)
Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...
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Apr 8, 20211 min read


How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 4 – Finding Words)
Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read


How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 3 – Using Numbers)
Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...
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Mar 25, 20213 min read


How to answer the Verbal Reasoning questions in the 11+ (Blog series 2 – Creating Words)
Verbal Reasoning aims to evaluate the ability of a pupil to think constructively rather than just recognise vocabulary. It covers a whole...
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Mar 17, 20212 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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Mar 9, 20213 min read


Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer test (11+) Review and Appeal Process
My child did not pass the 11+ test; what should I do? If your child did not reach the pass score of 121 then the first thing you should...
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Dec 9, 20203 min read


What does my child need to know for the Non-verbal Reasoning section of the 11+?
Non-Verbal Reasoning is combined with the Maths section in paper 2, and together make up 50% of the overall mark. Non-Verbal Reasoning...
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Apr 15, 20201 min read
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