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Year 5

Applying to a Kent grammar school? Find out why local parent Bella recommends using Atom Home to prepare for the Kent Test.

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Why I recommend using Atom to prepare for the Kent Test (11+)

Grammar schools

Learn about grammar schools in your area. Plus, find out what's on your local 11 plus exam, and how to help your child prepare for test day.

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Find your local grammar school

Year 6

Your complete guide to GL Assessment 11+ exams. Learn about the test structure, question styles, practice papers & how to help your child prepare.

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GL Assessment 11+ exams: all you need to know

Your complete guide to preparing for Year 6 SATs 2024. Includes SATs practice papers, revision plans, and English and maths study guides.

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Guide to Year 6 SATs in 2024

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Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 plus guide

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Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium 11 plus guide

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The Kent Test (11+) guide

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The Bexley Selection Test (11+) guide

Preparing for the 11 plus? Find out what makes a good 11 plus score and how standardised scores are calculated.

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What is a good 11 plus score?

English

Verbal reasoning

Find out which words should be on your child's 11 plus vocabulary list and get more resources to support their 11 plus exam prep.

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11 plus vocabulary list

Maths

Non-verbal reasoning

We're sharing as many free downloads and resources as possible to help make 11 plus exam revision a breeze, so you and your child feel fully prepared.

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Free 11 plus worksheets

Learn which 10 Kent grammar schools rank the highest based on GCSE & A level results – and find out how to prepare your child for 11+ entry.

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The best grammar schools in Kent

Find out everything you need to know about the ten best grammar schools in London, including exam results, local transport links and how to apply for the 11+.

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The best grammar schools in London

Everything you need to know about the best grammar schools in the UK in 2023, including the latest exam results and how to apply for 11 plus entry.

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The best grammar schools in the UK

Independent schools

Learn what to expect when your child is taking the CAT4 test, including why schools use it and what their results will mean. See examples of each question type.

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CAT4 test: what it involves and how to prepare

ISEB

Applying to a senior school that uses the ISEB Pre-Test? Learn what to expect and how to set your child up for success! Plus, free resources and sample questions.

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ISEB Common Pre-Test: the ultimate parents' guide

If your child is applying to a selective school, you may have heard about CEM Select. Find out which schools use this online assessment test in their admissions process, the topics assessed and how your child can prepare for success.

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A parents' guide to CEM Select

Over 100 UK senior schools use Atom Assessments in their entrance process. Learn about the assessment and the skills and content your child will be tested on.

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Atom Assessments: parents' guide

Are you considering a boarding school for your child? Discover top tips for choosing a school and find out more about the 10 best boarding schools in the UK.

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The best boarding schools in the UK

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The top private schools in the UK

Part 2 of our guide to moving to the UK for school. Learn what to expect when applying to British schools, and how to help your child prepare for entrance exams.

Moving to the UK for school: applying to UK schools from overseas

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Applying to UK schools from overseas

Considering a school in the London 11 Plus Consortium for your child? Learn about the entry assessment and admissions process for starting Year 7 in 2024.

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London 11 Plus Consortium: 2024 entry guide

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Your guide to understanding KS2 factors and prime numbers. Learn what your child will be taught at school and download free factors worksheets for Years 5–6!

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KS2 factors: guide for parents

Year 3

Year 4

Learn how to support your child with spelling in Key Stage 2. Plus, download free spelling lists for Years 3–6!

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Key Stage 2 spelling

Confused about clauses? Perplexed about the progressive tense? Learn about KS2 English terminology and feel confident helping your child with their homework!

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Key Stage 2 English glossary

Confused about the secondary school common application form (CAF)? Learn how to list your preferred schools and find out how the admissions process works. 

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Completing the secondary school common application form (CAF)

Did your child take the 11 plus in September 2023? Find out when you can expect their 11 plus results and what happens next. 

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11 plus results 2023

Science

Discover what your child will learn in Key Stage 2 science, get tips to help them deepen their knowledge, and download free KS2 science worksheets.

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Key Stage 2 science: what your child will learn

Over 75,000 children use Atom – the award-winning online learning platform for ages 7-13. See which target secondary schools are most popular with our users.

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Atom's top secondary schools

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Benenden School 11 plus guide

Wellbeing

Storytime is an underrated way to help your child develop their reading comprehension skills. Here's why we love reading to our kids!

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