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11+ & entrance exams

Original analysis and evidence reviews on 11+ & entrance exams — written to help UK parents decide for themselves.

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Is it worth getting a tutor for the 11+? A data-based answer, not a guilt trip

Private tutoring has grown fast in England and Wales — 29% of secondary pupils have had it at some point, 45% in London — but that figure includes children being tutored for very different reasons. This piece walks through five questions to answer before booking a tutor for the 11+.

Evidence: High

2026-08-11 · 6 min read · Deep Teaching Research

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