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Admissions

Expert guides and practical tips for 11 plus admissions preparation.

9 articles
12 min read · David Chen

Grammar School Admission Process in the UK: What Parents Need to Know

Understand the grammar school admission process in the UK. Registration, exam dates, scoring, appeals, and how to give your child the best chance of success.

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9 min read · EdifyPod Team

11 Plus Exam Timetable 2026: Every Key Date You Need

The essential 11 plus exam timetable for 2026. Registration deadlines, exam dates, results days, and application milestones every UK parent needs to know.

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8 min read · David Chen

Grammar School Appeals: How the Process Works and How to Win

A complete guide to grammar school appeals. Understand the legal framework, build your case, prepare for the hearing, and learn what makes appeals succeed.

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8 min read · David Chen

Grammar School Waiting Lists: What Parents Need to Know

Understand grammar school waiting lists. How they work, how movement happens, what affects your position, and practical steps to improve your child's chances.

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8 min read · David Chen

Grammar School Catchment Areas and Distance Rules Explained

Understand grammar school catchment areas and distance rules. How distance is measured, which schools have catchment zones, and how location affects your chances.

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12 min read · EdifyPod Team

11 Plus Registration Deadlines 2026: Every Region in England

Every 11 Plus registration deadline for 2026 by region. Kent, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, Essex, London boroughs, and all selective areas across England.

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11 min read · Sarah Mitchell

Secondary School Open Days: How to Make the Most of Your Visits

How to make the most of secondary school open days. What to look for, questions to ask, and how to evaluate grammar and independent schools during visits.

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3 min read · David Chen

What Score Do You Need to Pass the 11 Plus?

There is no fixed 11 plus pass mark. Grammar schools rank applicants by score and offer places to the highest scorers. Qualifying thresholds typically fall

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4 min read · David Chen

UK Grammar School Admission from Abroad: Complete Guide

UK grammar schools accept applications from international families regardless of nationality. The 11 plus exam must be sat in person in England. Registrati

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