At our school, 11+ preparation is not just something we focus on in the final years—from Nursery through to Year 2, we focus on developing the core skills that underpin future success: strong literacy and numeracy, confident communication, and a love of learning.These early foundations are carefully built upon as children progress through the school.

 

From Year 3 onwards, we introduce timetabled reasoning lessons, covering both online and book-based testing, to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for 11+ success. As pupils progress, this structured approach becomes more focused. In Year 5, we introduce academic streaming from May half-term to ensure tailored preparation in readiness for Year 6.

 

Our approach delivers excellent results. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we are proud to have achieved a 100% success rate for pupils applying to selective independent schools. Additionally, for entry into our three local selective schools, 96% of our pupils (46 out of 48) were offered a place.

 

This track record reflects the strength of our teaching, the dedication of our staff, and the hard work of our pupils. Our goal is to ensure that every child reaches their full potential, equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in their next steps.

11+ Applications and Results 

• City of London (Boys)

  • 6 pupils sat

  • 2 successful, including 1 award

• City of London (Girls)

  • 2 pupils sat

  • 1 successful 

• Bancroft’s

  • 35 pupils sat

  • 22 successful, including 2 awards

• Chigwell

  • 36 pupils sat

  • 29 successful, including 7 awards

• Forest

  • 45 pupils sat

  • 41 successful, including 16 awards

• St Edmund’s

  • 5 pupils sat

  • 5 successful, including 1 award

• Brentwood

  • 27 pupils sat

  • 26 successful, including 5 awards

• Normanhurst

  • 10 pupils sat

  • 10 successful, 3 awards

• Haileybury

  • 8 pupils sat

  • 6 successful, including 1 award

• Felsted 
  • 1 pupil sat
  • 1 successful  

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