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Bexley Grammar Schools – 11+ Selection Test

Parents who wish their child to apply for a place at a grammar school in the London Borough of Bexley must register their child online to sit the Bexley Selection Test.

The Bexley Selection Test is provided by Quest Assessments and consists of two papers. Each paper contains a mixture of question types and is divided into timed sections. Children will be given a set amount of time for each section and will then be instructed to move on. An invigilator will guide candidates through the test and inform them when to begin and end each section.

All questions are in multiple-choice format and answers are recorded on an Optical Mark Reading (OMR) answer sheet. There is a short break between the two papers.

Test Content and Weighting

The test assesses three key areas:

• Verbal Ability – 50%
• Numerical Ability – 25%
• Non-Verbal Ability – 25%

Raw scores (the number of correct answers in each section) are converted into age-standardised scores to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged.

The average weighted age-standardised score is 200 with approximately two-thirds of candidates scoring between 170 and 230.

Grammar School Qualification

Achieving the selective standard does not automatically guarantee a grammar school place unless a child is among the 180 highest-scoring candidates.

The majority of grammar school places are allocated according to each school’s admissions criteria and home-to-school distance plays an important role for most applicants.

Bexley Grammar Schools

• Beths Grammar School (Boys)
• Bexley Grammar School (Mixed)
• Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (Mixed)
• Townley Grammar School for Girls

🌟 INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSES – NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🌟

We are excited to launch our Intensive Summer Courses designed to strengthen your child’s exam technique, subject knowledge, confidence and time-management skills.

🕒 Each session runs for 4 hours.

1. English Comprehension Course

This course will focus on key comprehension skills, including:

• Information Retrieval
• Inference and Deduction
• Literary Device Analysis
• Vocabulary in Context
• Author’s Purpose
• Tone and Attitude
• Author’s Techniques

2. Creative Writing Course

Students will explore and practise a variety of writing styles:

• Story Writing and Story Continuation
• Descriptive Writing
• Recounts and Diary Entries
• Articles and Argument Writing
• Persuasive Letters
• Instructional Writing

3. Maths Course

We will cover key topics essential for 11+ success:

• Algebra
• Statistics
• Permutations and Combinations
• Probability
• Factors and Ratios
• Graphs and Pie Charts
• Venn Diagrams
• Simultaneous Equations

📘 Course 1: 13-Day Intensive Summer Programme

Course Dates

• Saturday 4 July
• Sunday 5 July – Creative Writing
• Wednesday 8 July – Classroom English and Maths Exam
• Saturday 11 July
• Sunday 12 July – Creative Writing
• Wednesday 15 July
• Saturday 18 July
• Sunday 19 July – Creative Writing
• Monday 20 July
• Tuesday 21 July
• Wednesday 22 July
• Thursday 23 July
• Saturday 25 July
• Sunday 26 July – Hall Mock Exam

🕒 Each session: 4 hours

📚 Includes full English and Maths revision, timed exam papers and exam strategies.

✔️ Designed to build exam stamina, improve accuracy and develop effective time- management

📘 Course 2: Ongoing Summer Revision Programme

Classes are held every:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Saturday

Students will attend three classes per week throughout the summer holidays, continuing right up to the First Stage of the Tiffin Entrance Exam.

📌 Register Now

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🚨 Breaking News for 11+ Parents!
Several grammar schools are now moving their entrance exams from September to July, giving families less preparation time than before. Early preparation and regular revision will now be more important than ever.

Hello Parents,
We’re excited to announce our Easter Course in Maths, English, Non-Verbal, and Verbal Reasoning, designed to strengthen core skills and boost confidence ahead of upcoming exams!
📌 Course Details
📅 Dates: March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Daily)
📍 Location: Online / In-Person
💡 Bonus Mock Exam on April 9th – A full-length English & Maths Mock Exam (Free for all students enrolled in the course).
📖 Practice Exams: Each student will receive at least one full exam paper per subject for extra preparation.
📚 Subjects & Topics Covered
1️⃣ Maths
• Maths Reasoning
• Algebra
• Probability
• Percentages
• Fractions
• Areas & Angles
• Ratios & Factors
• Statistics
2️⃣ English
• Comprehension & SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar)
• Sutton-Specific: Comparing Texts
• Vocabulary Development

Comprehension Practice
• Retrieval Questions
• Vocabulary Analysis
• Inference Making
• Prediction Techniques
• Sequencing Events
• Literal Interpretation

3️⃣ Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Odd Ones Out
• Similarities
• Cubes & Nets
• Matrices
• Analogies
• Spatial Reasoning
• Sequences

4️⃣ Verbal Reasoning
• Structured verbal reasoning techniques and practice exercises
✨ Why Join?
✔️ Expert-led sessions tailored to 11+ preparation
✔️ Focused revision on high-scoring topics
✔️ Interactive lessons with practice questions
✔️ Bonus Mock Exam on April 9th (English & Maths)
✔️ At least one full exam paper provided per subject

📌 Secure Your Spot Now!
🔗 Register Here:
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Looking forward to helping your child excel this Easter!

Best regards,
Learning Steps Tuition

National Offer Day – Best of Luck to All Our Year 6 Families

Dear Parents,
The wait is finally over. This evening brings the reward for months of hard work, dedication and resilience. Whatever the outcome, your child should feel incredibly proud.

📌 Quick reminders:
• If allocated a lower preference, you are automatically placed on waiting lists for higher choices.
• It is usually advisable to remain on waiting lists ,you can decide later if a place is offered.
• You may stay on multiple waiting lists without affecting your chances.
• Inform the council immediately if you have changed address, as this may affect eligibility.

Please remember , one result never defines a child’s future. There are always options, and we will approach them calmly and strategically.

I have supported many families through this process, and I am here to guide you.

📞 Call me between 9 am – 3 pm if you need any advice.

Wishing every child success and a bright new beginning

kind Regards
Mrs sheikh

Learning Steps An experienced 11 plus tutor active in the field since 2014.
Active in areas of West London.
Along with online sessions for students.

MOCK EXAMS SCHEDULE — 2026

Announcement of Mock Examination Schedule

We are delighted to announce the schedule for our upcoming mock examinations. These examinations are expertly designed to closely replicate the real exam environment and are an essential part of preparation for the Sutton, Tiffins, Slough, Kent, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Queen Elizabeth examinations.

The papers include English tasks focusing on comparing texts and a specially designed, challenging Maths answer sheet tailored to the Tiffin standard.

Tiffin and Sutton Mock Examinations
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 26th April 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 28th June 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 16th August 2026

Slough, Kent and Gloucestershire Mock Examinations
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 24th May 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 26th July 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 30th August 2026

Queen Elizabeth Mock Examinations

Venue: TW3 2RQ
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Wednesday 27th May 2026
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Wednesday 10th June 2026
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Wednesday 8th July 2026
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Wednesday 22nd July 2026

• Participation Fee: £35 per examination
• Online Registration: Please register using the following link:
https://forms.gle/GAdV8cKoiDb6Jkko8

Main Venue (All Sunday Mocks)

Percy Road, Twickenham, TW2 6JL

Accessible via public transport:
• Buses 481 and H22: Stop at Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre
• Bus 110: Nearest stop available nearby

MOCK EXAMS SCHEDULE — 2026

Announcement of Mock Examination Schedule

We are delighted to announce the schedule for our upcoming mock examinations. These examinations are expertly designed to closely replicate the real exam environment and are an essential part of preparation for the Sutton, Tiffins, Slough, Kent, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Queen Elizabeth examinations.

The papers include English tasks focusing on comparing texts and a specially designed, challenging Maths answer sheet tailored to the Tiffin standard.

Tiffin and Sutton Mock Examinations
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 26th April 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 28th June 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 16th August 2026

Slough, Kent and Gloucestershire Mock Examinations
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 24th May 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 26th July 2026
• 12:00 – 3:00 pm | Sunday 30th August 2026

Queen Elizabeth Mock Examinations

Venue: TW3 2RQ
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Wednesday 27th May 2026
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Wednesday 10th June 2026
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Wednesday 8th July 2026
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Wednesday 22nd July 2026

• Participation Fee: £35 per examination
• Online Registration: Please register using the following link:
https://forms.gle/GAdV8cKoiDb6Jkko8

Main Venue (All Sunday Mocks)

Percy Road, Twickenham, TW2 6JL

Accessible via public transport:
• Buses 481 and H22: Stop at Whitton Corner Health and Social Care Centre
• Bus 110: Nearest stop available nearby

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