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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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  • 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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  • Heritage & Scope: Securing 11+ Success at St George’s College (Weybridge)

    Published 10/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Set across an expansive 100-acre estate in Weybridge, Surrey, St George’s College is a premier co-educational independent Catholic day school. Celebrated for its Josephite ethos (welcoming pupils of all faiths), academic rigour, and state-of-th
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  • Mindful Intellect in West London: Inside St James Senior Girls’ School

    Published 10/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Located in Kensington and Olympia, St James Senior Girls’ School is an independent day school renowned for its unique, holistic approach to education. Combining high academic standards with mindfulness, philosophical enquiry, and creative arts,
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  • STEM Excellence & Character: What it Takes to Join Reed’s School (Cobham)

    Published 10/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Situated in Cobham, Surrey, Reed’s School is an outstanding independent day and boarding school for boys aged 11 to 16, with a co-educational Sixth Form. Celebrated for its sports excellence (notably tennis and rugby), cutting-edge STEM program
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  • Broadening Horizons: Navigating Year 7 Entry at Woldingham School

    Published 10/08/26, by Exceptional Academics
    Set within a breathtaking 700-acre estate in the Surrey Downs, Woldingham School is one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious independent day and boarding schools for girls aged 11 to 18. Guided by a warm Sacred Heart ethos that welcomes pupi
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