Useful Resources
Performance Tables
2007 Top Schools
2006 A-level Results from The Times & Telegraph
- A-Level Results 2006 - Top 500 State Schools - courtesy of The Daily Telegraph
- 2006 Telegraph Independent Schools League Table
- Times - Top 500 State Schools at A-Level - courtesy The Times
2006 GCSE & A-level Results - The Guardian
- GCSE results 2006: grammar schools 1-76
- GCSEs results 2006: grammar schools 76-152
- GCSE results 2006: comprehensives and academies 1-120
- GCSE results 2006: comprehensives and academies 122-240
- GCSE results 2006: comprehensives and academies 242-360
- A-Level results 2006: Comprehensives and academies
- A-level results 2006: Colleges
- A-Level results 2006: Grammar schools
2005 Results - The Daily Telegraph.
2005 Results – Guardian:
- Results by subject and gender
- Comprehensive schools
- Grammar schools
- Independent schools
- A-level results 2005 – Comprehensives
- A-level results 2005 – Colleges
- A-level results 2005 – Grammar schools
2004
A quick look at the 2004 Results courtesy of the Guardian newspaper.
- A-Level Results 2004 - Grammar Schools [top 100]
- A-Level Results 2004 - Comprehensive Schools [top 250]
- A-Level Results 2004 - Colleges [top 25]
Similarly from The Times newspaper these two links show:
- 2004 GCSE & A-Level Results by Local Education Authority (LEA)
- 2003 GCSE Results by Local Education Authority (LEA)
Presented by the BBC with a good search facility, and excellent guidance.
National Grammar School Association
A very useful authoritative source of academic and other information on Grammar Schools in the United Kingdom.
Independent Schools Examining Board
Common Entrance examinations: information, syllabus and past papers.
Schools Guide
Guardian
An excellent interactive guide to secondary education in your area.
Daily Mail - How your schools score?
These are the secondary school league tables, based on the 2005 GCSE examination results. They include all independent and state secondary schools in England and are compiled with data from the Department of Education and Skills.
Online Tests
BBC
The BBC has a series of interactive 11+ mini-tests for children based in Northern Ireland. These are fun to do and the tests are timed automatically as you do them. Please note that they contain a science section, which is not tested in the rest of the United Kingdom.
11 Plus Publishers
AFN Publishing
Specialists in publishing eleven plus practice tests, products highly regarded.
AFN Publishing 11 Plus Practice Papers
Athey Educational
Praised by the Daily Telegraph recently, produce a highly regarded series of test papers and a free sample of downloadable tests.
Athey Educational 11 Plus Practice Papers
Childs World Education Limited
Produce one of the best series of tests, practice papers and tips since 1992.
Susan Daughtrey 11 Plus Practice Papers
IPS Educational Publishing
Specialists in 11 Plus / 12 Plus practice, test and exam papers in Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. They also run summer revision seminars in the Buckinghamshire area.
IPS Publication 11 Plus Practice Papers
Learning Together
With over a dozen years of experience in the field Learning Together has produced a comprehensive portfolio of products dealing with Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, English and Science from 11+, 12+ to Key Stage 2. Especially recommened is their new title of Step By Step for Verbal Reasoning.
Learning Together 11 Plus Practice Papers
Newby Books
Whilst not a specialist in 11 Plus arena, this publisher produces an excellent series of vital practice books in Mathematics by author Peter Robson.
MW Educational
Two experienced primary school teachers have created their own brand of practice, revision and exam papers for both 11+ and Key Stage 2.
MW Educational 11 Plus Practice Papers
Nelson Thornes
Comprehensive and excellent quality educational publisher across all age group.
Bond Assessment 11 Plus Practice Papers
nferNelson
UK's leading publisher in 11+ examinations and favoured by the most grammar schools and some independent schools. Their papers have incorporated the methodology of NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research) Standardised Scores.
Nfer Nelson 11 Plus Practice Papers
11 Plus papers from other publishers
R & S Educational Services, AE Publications, Lucas Publications, CGP Books, Hodder Murray
11 Plus Exam Papers
ElevenPlusExams.co.uk
A collection of FREE to download 11plus practice papers focusing of specific types of questions rather than general mixed question papers. The answer sheets, where necessary, also provide additional explanations saving time for you and your child. The selection of dowloadable practice questions is constantly being added to so visit it regularly.
Dulwich College , London
Sample Mathematics and English papers for 11plus Entry in Adobe PDF format. Scroll half way down and you will see sample papers in bright green.
Emanuel School , London
Sample Mathematics and English papers for 11plus Entry in Abode PDF format
Kings School, Chester
Sample Mathematics and English Papers to practice
Standardised Scores
National Foundation for Educational Research has determined the methodology for Standardised Scores that are commonly used by most Grammar Schools, and many Independent Schools. Founded in 1946, the Foundation has been at the forefront of research and development in education for over 55 years. Their membership includes the local education authorities in England and Wales, the main teachers' associations in the UK and many other leading organisations with educational and training interests. The Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation and is a registered charity (registered charity no. 313392). Learn more about standardised scores from Nfer website.
Authorities
OFSTED
Office for Standards in Education, Alexandra House, 33 Kingsway, London WC2B 6SE. The Reports section is very useful for getting a further insight in your chosen school.
NATIONAL CURRICULUM ONLINE
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, QCA
National Grid for Learning
PARENT CENTRE
Maintained by Department for Education and Skills, DfES
QUALIFICATIONS AND CURRICULUM AUTHORITY (QCA)
Other Highly Recommended Sites
www.How-to-Study.com
A splendid American site giving children of all ages valueable advice on how to study. Some of their pages have been reproduced with their kind permission on this website.
www.mumsnet.com
'By parents - for parents', this site has a wealth of information and helpful advice on all aspects of parenting. Mumsnet is an online network of parents pooling their knowledge on everything from how to get a baby to sleep through the night to the best places to go on holiday with a five-year-old. Visit mumsnet for advice, tips and product recommendations from the people who know best, other parents.
National Media Sites
BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news
Channel Four News - www.channel4.com/news
ITV News - www.itv.com/news
The Daily Mail - www.dailymail.co.uk
The Express - www.express.co.uk
The Financial Times - news.ft.com/home/uk
The Guardian - www.guardian.co.uk
The Herald - www.theherald.co.uk
The Independent - www.independent.co.uk
The Mirror - www.mirror.co.uk
The Observer - observer.guardian.co.uk
The Scotsman - www.scotsman.com
The Sun - www.thesun.co.uk
The Telegraph - www.telegraph.co.uk
The Times - www.thetimes.co.uk
