Dorset 11 Plus Forum

Parents often have questions about a range of 11 Plus exam areas such as preparation, what the test contains or what arrangements are in their area.

In this section we have answered the core questions most parents have about Dorset. It applies to the following schools. Use the menu on the left to go into the area that most interests you.

For a list of grammar schools in Dorest with links to schools’ admissions pages and our own exam preparation pages go to Grammar Schools in Dorset.

Dorset 11 Plus exam forum grammar schools

Bournemouth School for Girls

Bournemouth School

Parkstone Grammar School

Poole Grammar School

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    Which 11 Plus Exam Preparation Options Are Right For You ?

    11 Plus Private Tutors

    • Personalised Work
    • 1-1
    • High feedback levels

    but

    • VERY Expensive
    • Lots of work at home
    • Lots of travel

    11 Plus Tuition Centres

    • Structured work
    • Third party involvement
    • Some feedback

    but

    • Some children don't progress
    • Lots of work at home
    • Lots of travel

    11 Plus Guided Courses

    • Structured work provided
    • No wasted time
    • Help and advice on hand

    but

    • High parental commitment
    • Cost higher than DIY

    11 Plus DIY- Books

    • Parents in full control
    • Work can be totally tailored
    • Lowest cost

    but

    • Difficult to plan well
    • Difficult to deliver well
    • Maximum parental effort