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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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  • The Complete Guide to the UKiset Test

    Published 08/09/26, by Exceptional Academics
    For international families living outside the UK, applying to British independent schools previously meant flying to the UK multiple times to sit individual school entrance exams. The creation of the UKiset (UK Independent Schools Entry Test) transfo
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  • The Complete Guide to 11+ SET & Grammar School Entry

    Published 08/09/26, by Exceptional Academics
    For parents targeting top UK state grammar schools, navigating the 11+ admissions process requires a clear understanding of regional exam formats, consortium rules, and score calculations. Two of the most influential frameworks in the country are
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  • The Complete Guide to the ISEB Common Pre-Test

    Published 08/09/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Securing a place at premier independent senior schools such as Eton College, Harrow School, St Paul’s School, City of London, or Brighton College—requires navigating one of the most critical hurdles in the UK independent education sector:
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  • The Complete Guide to the CAT4 Test

    Published 08/09/26, by Exceptional Academics
    When top independent schools, grammar schools, or international academies inform parents that their child will be sitting the CAT4, it often causes immediate confusion. Unlike traditional school exams in English or Mathematics, the Cognitive Abilitie
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  • County-Wide Grammar Excellence: The Buckinghamshire 11+ Framework

    Published 24/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    All 13 state grammar schools in Buckinghamshire (including Dr Challoner's, Aylesbury High, RGS High Wycombe, and Sir William Borlase's) use a single standardised entrance exam: the Secondary Transfer Test (STT), produced by GL Assessment.
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  • World-Leading Boarding Excellence: Navigating 13+ Pre-Assessment at Eton College

    Published 24/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Founded in 1440, Eton College in Berkshire is a full-boarding independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. While the main entry occurs in Year 9 (13+), the competitive selection process takes place when candidates are in Year 6 (age 10–11) via Et
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  • Faith, Tradition & Excellence: Navigating 11+ Entry at The London Oratory School

    Published 24/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Situated in Fulham, The London Oratory School is a voluntary-aided Catholic school for boys aged 11 to 18 (with a co-educational Sixth Form). Renowned for its musical traditions, classical academic environment, and sporting achievement, entry to Lond
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  • Selective Excellence in Surrey: Navigating 11+ Entry at Wallington High School for Girls

    Published 24/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Located in Wallington, Surrey, Wallington High School for Girls (WHSG) is an outstanding selective grammar school for girls aged 11 to 18. Renowned for its high academic performance and strong STEM focus, WHSG is a key destination within the Sutton g
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  • Heritage & Holistic Success: Navigating 11+ Entry at Ewell Castle School

    Published 17/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Set in 15 acres of historic grounds in Ewell, Surrey, Ewell Castle School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 18. Known for its small class sizes, strong academic progression, and rich co-curricular life, Ewell Castle off
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  • Two-Stage Academic Rigour: Securing 11+ Success at St Dunstan’s College

    Published 17/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Located in Catford, St Dunstan’s College is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18. Famous for its broad co-curricular life and modern facilities, St Dunstan's uses a structured two-stage admissions' framework
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  • Empowerment in Knightsbridge: Inside More House School

    Published 17/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Located in Knightsbridge, More House School is an independent day school for girls aged 11 to 18. As a member of the London 11+ Consortium, More House utilises a single, standardised digital evaluation. The More House 11+ Selection Framework Th
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  • Warmth & Academic Ambition: Navigating Year 7 Entry at Halliford School

    Published 17/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Situated in Shepperton, Halliford School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18 (with a co-educational Sixth Form). Famous for its ethos "Warmth, Care, and Individual Attention," Halliford combines high academic expectations wi
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