Tiffin & Kingston 11+ — Two-Stage Tests & Free Practice
The Tiffin 11+ covers Kingston upon Thames’ famous grammar schools — Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School. Both set their own two-stage entrance tests and are among the most competitive grammar schools in the country.
What the Kingston (Tiffin) 11+ tests
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓English — comprehension and vocabulary
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
The Tiffin schools set their own tests rather than using a shared county exam.
Both use a two-stage process: an initial test, then a second-round test for those who qualify.
Sat in the autumn of Year 6; families register directly with each school.
Competition is extremely high, with far more applicants than places.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Kingston (Tiffin) admissions website.
Grammar schools in Kingston (Tiffin)
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Kingston (Tiffin) 11+:
How to prepare for the Kingston (Tiffin) 11+
- 💡Register directly with each Tiffin school and note the separate first- and second-round dates.
- 💡Second-round tests are harder and faster — build strong timed accuracy.
- 💡Aim well above a bare pass, since places are heavily oversubscribed.
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Kingston (Tiffin) 11+ — questions parents ask
How do the Tiffin school tests work?▸
Both Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School use a two-stage process: a first-round test, then a second-round test for children who reach the threshold. Offers are based on the second stage and admissions criteria.
Do the Tiffin schools use GL or CEM?▸
The Tiffin schools set their own entrance tests rather than using a shared GL or CEM county exam. Check each school’s admissions page for the current format.
How competitive are the Tiffin schools?▸
Very. They are among the most oversubscribed grammar schools in the country, so strong, consistent performance is essential.