11+ guides for parents
What is the 11+? A parent's plain-English guide
The 11+ is a selective entrance exam sat in Year 6 for entry to grammar (and some independent) schools.
11+ scoring explained: standardised scores, qualifying vs rank
How 11+ scores work: age standardisation, qualifying scores, rank-order places, and why qualifying isn't the same as a place.
11+ and admissions appeals: an honest guide
How grammar school admission appeals work and why success rates are low.
11+ exam boards: GL, CSSE, FSCE, Quest & SEAG
The main 11+ test providers and how they differ. CEM was retired in 2023.
11+ results and offer day: what to expect
When 11+ results arrive and how national offer day on 1 March works.