Grammar and Independent School Admissions Information

Use our school guides to learn more about grammar and independent schools considered by families preparing for selective entrance exams. The guides bring together useful information about individual schools, their admissions routes and the types of assessment families may encounter.

Admissions arrangements, eligibility rules, test providers and application dates can change, so always confirm the latest details directly with each school before applying. If your child is preparing for a selective-school assessment, explore our 11 Plus tuition and exam preparation. Families considering fee-paying schools can also review our private and independent school preparation.

Choose a school below to read the relevant guide and understand the next steps.

How to use these school guides

Start with a realistic shortlist, then check each school’s current admissions information. Note the application route, registration deadline, eligibility rules and the subjects assessed. Requirements can differ even between nearby schools.

Keep exam registration separate from the school application itself. Use the school’s official instructions to confirm which steps apply to your family, and keep a record of any confirmation you receive.

Choose preparation around your child

Before adding more practice, identify whether your child needs help with knowledge, unfamiliar question formats, timing or confidence. A focused next step makes it easier to judge whether practice is helping.

Our Beyond Method begins with a clear goal and an understanding of the student’s starting point. Families can explore our 11 Plus Elite Programme or enquire about suitable classes.

Support after the entrance exam

School entry is one stage in a longer learning journey. Our KS3 programme supports Maths, English and Science in Years 7–9, with a focus on confidence, understanding and independence. Read our starting secondary school guide for practical routines.