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Welcome to Exceptional Academics educational blog page. Here you can see topics that our tutors and specialists have written to provide hints, tips, additional material and best practices, helping our clients to aid their children in becoming exceptional academics themselves. 

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  • Navigating the Tiffin Girls’ School 11+: A Two-Stage Marathon

    Published 28/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    The Tiffin Girls’ School in Kingston is one of the most academically rigorous grammars in the country. To secure a place, students must navigate a highly competitive two-stage testing process that filters for both speed and deep analytical abil
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  • Highgate School: Traditional Roots, Modern Minds

    Published 24/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Highgate is a school of fascinating contrasts. It is steeped in history and tradition, yet it is one of the most progressive co-educational schools in the country. It is a place for the "intellectually playful" children who don't just w
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  • The Godolphin & Latymer Standard: Measuring Potential For The 11+

    Published 24/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
      Godolphin & Latymer in Hammersmith is a true academic powerhouse. For girls who are intellectually curious and ready to be challenged, it offers an environment that is both empowering and rigorous. However, the school has intentionally
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  • The Harrodian Way: Cultivating the Individual For The 11+

    Published 24/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
      Harrodian is often described as the "cool" alternative in the London private school circuit. With its stunning riverside campus in Barnes and its famous policy of not having a school uniform, it certainly feels different from the
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  • Finding Your Feet at Emanuel School: A Guide to the 11+

    Published 24/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Emanuel School has a reputation for being one of London's most inclusive yet ambitious co-educational schools. Located just a short walk from Clapham Junction, it offers a rare combination of impressive academic results and a genuinely friendly a
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  • Ibstock Place School 11+ Entry: What To Expect

    Published 13/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Ibstock Place School is a well-regarded co-educational independent school in south-west London, offering a balanced academic environment. Entry at 11+ is competitive and designed to assess both knowledge and potential.  Exceptional Academics
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  • Sevenoaks School 11+ Entry: What to Expect

    Published 13/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Sevenoaks School is a leading co-educational independent school known for its academic strength and international outlook. Entry at 11+ is selective, with a multi-stage process designed to assess both academic ability and broader potential. Except
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  • St Paul’s Girls’ School 11+ Entry: What Parents Need to Know

    Published 13/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    St Paul’s Girls’ School is one of the UK’s most academically selective independent schools. Entry at 11+ is highly competitive and involves multiple stages designed to assess academic ability and potential. Exceptional Academics
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  • King's College School Wimbledon 11+ Entry: What Parents Should Know

    Published 13/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of London’s most academically selective independent schools for boys. Entry at 11+ is highly competitive, with an admissions process designed to identify pupils who can apply knowledge confidently a
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  • Preparing for Putney High School 11+: What to Expect​​​​​​​

    Published 02/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
      Putney High School is a highly regarded independent girls’ school in south-west London and part of the Girls’ Day School Trust. Known for its strong academic results and well-rounded approach, it’s a popular choice for Yea
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  • Dulwich College 11+ Entry: A Practical Guide for Parents

    Published 02/04/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Dulwich College is one of London’s most established independent schools for boys, known for its strong academic results and wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom. Year 7 entry is competitive, with a limited number of places available
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  • What Makes a Good Tutor? Seven Things Parents Should Look For

    Published 06/03/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Choosing a tutor can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, it is not always clear what separates a strong tutor from an average one. Subject knowledge is important but it is only part of the picture. Here are seven qualities worth look
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