The importance of the 11 Plus Exam 11 Plus examinations are considered as the gateway to an exceptional academic future, and a successful and rewarding career. Passing the 11 Plus Exam is considered by aspirational parents as a milestone in their child’s life. For decades various governments have attempted to abolish or discredit the eleven [...]

We would like to congratulate all our year 6 pupils on their excellent 11 plus examination results and in particular Shanae and Keziah who between them received a total of seven offers from private, selective grammar and state schools. Keziah has broken previous records held at our school by receiving a 100% academic bursary from [...]

Headteachers are courting the parents of bright children and manipulating waiting lists, say academics from the London School of Economics An article published  in.guardian.co.uk claims that Headteachers are employing underhand tactics, such as courting the parents of very bright children and manipulating waiting lists, academics from the London School of Economics said. The findings came [...]

Tutors and Saturday Schools are ‘helping students into private schools’ Parents are investing a lot of time and money in ensuring their children are accepted into top private schools. It refers to the case of ten-year-old, whose parents have put her on an intensive 18-month programme to make sure she passes her 11-plus exams. “I [...]