Does every child in Buckinghamshire take the 11 Plus?

Yes. Buckinghamshire is a fully selective county. All children attending a Buckinghamshire state primary school automatically sit the Secondary Transfer Test (STT) in September of Year 6, unless parents opt out. The test determines whether a child receives a grammar school recommendation, which is required to apply to any Bucks grammar school.

What happens if my child doesn't pass the Buckinghamshire 11 Plus?

Children who do not receive a grammar school recommendation are allocated a place at a non-selective secondary school in Bucks. Some families apply to independent schools as an alternative. A small number of selective schools also operate an 'appeals' process for borderline scores, which a specialist tutor can help prepare children for.

How competitive is entry to RGS and Dr Challoner's?

Royal Grammar School and Dr Challoner's are the most selective schools in Buckinghamshire. A grammar school recommendation is necessary but not sufficient: these schools are also heavily oversubscribed, so distance to the school plays a significant role in allocation. Many families in the catchment area invest heavily in 11+ preparation to ensure their child scores well above the minimum qualifying mark.

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11 Plus tutors in Buckinghamshire

Specialist 11 Plus tutors in Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire prepare children for the GL Assessment exam format used by local grammar schools, including Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. Compare rates and profiles, and enquire directly with one all-in price.

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