📍 Kingston (Tiffin) · Schools’ own entrance tests

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+:

Tiffin SchoolThe Tiffin Girls’ SchoolGrey Court SchoolCoombe Girls’ School

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.

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