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Grammar schools can beat many mid-tier private schools on grades. So what are you paying for: outcomes, or smaller classes and support systems?
Studoo11+ blog & guides
Short, practical articles to help you understand the 11-plus and support your child without turning home into a tutoring centre.
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How the VAT on private school fees and the 2026 ruling are reshaping grammar competition—and what parents can do.
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Evidence-based advice on Year 3, 4 and 5: when to build foundations, when to start exam-style practice, and how to avoid burnout.
StudooWhat is the 11+ exam? A plain-English guide for parents
New to the 11-plus? This guide explains what the 11+ is, who sits it, subjects, timings, and how grammar school selection works.
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