Guides
Evergreen explainers — how the 11+ actually works, how to apply, what "superselective" means, and what the evidence does and doesn't show about grammar schools.
Are grammar schools worth it? What the evidence says
A balanced look at the research on grammar schools and social mobility — where studies agree, where they don't, and why the honest answer depends what question you're actually asking.
How to apply for a grammar school place
The general timeline for 11+ applications in England — registration, testing, results, the Common Application Form, National Offer Day, and appeals.
What does "superselective" mean?
There's no official definition of a superselective grammar school — here's how this site decides, and why the answer is genuinely unresolved for some schools.
What is the 11+?
A plain explanation of England's grammar school entrance test — who sets it, what it covers, and why it looks different depending on where you live.