When and How to Apply for the 11+ Exams 2021
tel: 07871 766937 Newstead Wood Application Deadline: Registration will open from 2nd May 2022 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2022. Application Requirements: The Supplementary Information Form (SIF) can be obtained from the school’s website (www.newsteadwood.co.uk). In previous years, the following documents have been required. We advise you to look through the registration form in […]
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A Guide to Kent Grammar Schools for Boys
Thousands of children from Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup and Bexley sit the Kent test each year but often their parents don\’t realise that they are at a disadvantage because of their distance from the schools. This means they not only need to pass but they need to do exceptionally well in order to gain a place.
Given that there are approximately 40 schools covered by the Kent 11+, it can be difficult – and not to mention time-consuming – to go through all of the admissions policies in order to ascertain whether your child might have a chance at attending that school.
A Guide to Kent Grammar Schools for Girls
Thousands of children from Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup and Bexley sit the Kent test each year but often their parents don\’t realise that they are at a disadvantage because of their distance from the schools. This means they not only need to pass but they need to do exceptionally well in order to gain a place.
Given that there are approximately 40 schools covered by the Kent 11+, it can be difficult – and not to mention time-consuming – to go through all of the admissions policies in order to ascertain whether your child might have a chance at attending that school.
What to Look For in an 11+ Summer School
tel: 07871 766937 What to Look For in an 11+ Summer School For years, I refused to run an 11+ summer school, preferring instead to give my pupils ad hoc, personalised support throughout the summer. For many of my pupils, I also felt that an intensive course was unnecessary – at that point in the […]
How We Used Science to Create our 11+ Summer School
tel: 07871 766937 How We Used Science to Create our 11+ Summer School What do you think is the most powerful predictor of exam success? Natural intelligence? The number of study hours? Those components certainly play a part, but many people often overlook the huge importance of revising in the right way. Whilst ability […]
11+ Mock Test FAQs: Should my child do the Bexley mock, the Kent mock or both?
tel: 07871 766937 What’s the difference between the Kent and Bexley mock exams? The biggest difference between the real-life Bexley and Kent exams is in the English and verbal reasoning sections. Officially, both exams have a verbal reasoning section, however, these differ greatly in content. The Bexley verbal reasoning section contains a comprehension passage, a […]
11+ Mock Test FAQs: Do you predict my child’s 11+ score after their mock test?
tel: 07871 766937 Students sitting the Newstead, Kent and Bexley mocks will receive a predicted score using the same scale as the real exams. Over the last few years, we have been collating data on children’s scores in real exams and comparing this information to their scores in the mock. This has enabled us to […]
Disappointing 11+ Mock Exam Results? Here’s What to Do Next.
When 11+ mock exam results don’t come out as expected, it can be disheartening to say the least. Many parents begin to wonder whether their child should even be trying to get into grammar school. Of course, there will be cases when a poor mock exam result is indicative of a child that would struggle […]
11+ Mock Test: Frequently Asked Questions
tel: 07871 766937 Why do an 11+ mock test at all? There are usually three primary reasons for doing a mock test: 1. To check your child’s understanding of the topics they already know. Many children can panic when presented with a question style they’ve never seen before, regardless of whether or not they […]