The Selection Process
How schools decide which children get places through testing, assessments and admission criteria. Articles explain academic requirements, aptitude tests, waiting lists and priority systems.
How Exam Results Affect Your Child's Chances
Exam results shape your child's school path and future career options, so balance taking them seriously with keeping pressure manageable.
How Schools Prioritise Places
Schools decide who gets places mainly through catchment areas, but other factors like sibling status and nursery attendance also play a role.
Waiting Lists for School
UK schools have waiting lists because of popularity and distance, here's why they form and how to reduce your wait time.
Your Child's Aptitude
Your child will face national aptitude tests at different ages depending on where you live in the UK, with Key Stage exams in England starting at age 7.
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