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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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Dec 9, 20203 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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Jun 22, 20202 min read
Making a positive impact on our carbon footprint, and promising to do more!
We recognise that we have a responsibility to become more sustainable and use less natural resources. We are committed to reducing our...
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Jun 9, 20202 min read
How has COVID-19 affected the 11+?
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...
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Apr 15, 20201 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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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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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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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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Jan 22, 20201 min read
Headstart 11+ Tuition: Our Story
We are a family run business, who are passionate about providing your children with the best opportunities to pass their 11+. Through our...
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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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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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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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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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Oct 22, 20191 min read
How to choose the best 11-plus tutor
A very similar article to one we wrote last year regarding how to chose the best 11 plus tutor for your child. It is interesting to see...
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Oct 12, 20191 min read
Should children born in the summer have their test scores adjusted?
The 11+ is already age-adjusted as they recognise the impact that being born in the summer months can have on a pupils performance in...
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Oct 6, 20191 min read
What have GL Assessment and The Bucks Grammar Schools decided about the 2019 11+?
Following on from the mistakes made on the 11+ test taken by pupils this year, GL Assessment have issued an apology for the error and...
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Jun 29, 20193 min read
11+ Tuition: should I look for one-to-one or group based tuition?
Is one-to-one or group based tuition best for your child?
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Jun 19, 20192 min read
Should Buckinghamshire keep the 11+?
Arguments take place every year as to whether the 11+ should still exist. Our blog puts forward arguments for and against removing the 11+
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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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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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