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Introductory Practice Entrance Exam: What to Expect

Our introductory practice entrance exam is this Sunday, 1st March (yes, it’s March already!). It’s a big day for those children who will sit the exam as, for most of them, it is the first time they have experienced formal … Continue reading

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FREE 2020 Entrance Exam Seminar at Better Tuition

Is your child currently in Year 5? Are you considering grammar school entrance exams in 2020? If so, our FREE Entrance Exams seminar is for you. Come along to Better Tuition at 1pm on Saturday, 19th October to find out … Continue reading

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Entrance Exams: How to Prepare During the Final Week

Is your child taking entrance exams in Trafford over the next couple of weeks?  Here are the questions we are most frequently asked during this crucial time. 1. What sort of reward should I tell my child to expect if s/he … Continue reading

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Core Skills Masterclasses in NVR, VR and Maths 2020

Entrance Exam Core Skills Masterclasses in NVR, VR and Maths 2020 at Better Tuition this March     Is your Year 5 child preparing for grammar school entrance exams? You may find s/he needs some extra support in specific areas. … Continue reading

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Trafford Entrance Exams 2019 – Some Dates and Deadlines

Many parents have been asking when the 2019 entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools will take place.  Whilst we know that all the state grammars tend to run their exams for Year 6 children in September, not all the dates … Continue reading

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Entrance Exam Registration for Trafford’s Grammar Schools – What You Need to Know

Entrance exam registration for grammar school entrance exams in Trafford [POST UPDATED ON 9TH MAY 2022] Entrance exam registration is now open for students wishing to try for Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium (TGSCC), which is comprised of: Urmston Grammar; … Continue reading

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Entrance Exams 2019: Information Events for Year 4 Parents

Preparing for grammar school entrance exams can be daunting, especially if you have never done it before. To help Year 4 parents, Better Tuition is running two (identical) entrance exam information events. The first of these is on Saturday, April … Continue reading

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Practice entrance exams 2016

Each year, Better Tuition runs practice entrance examinations to help Year 5 children prepare for Trafford’s grammar school entrance exams.  Our papers are tailored to the requirements of the school of your choice, including: Urmston Grammar, Stretford Grammar, Altrincham Grammar … Continue reading

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Entrance Exam Preparation: What Should I Be Doing Now?

If your child is currently in Year 5 you will ideally have begun to help them prepare for Trafford’s grammar school entrance exams.  If you haven’t already begun then you really need to do so as soon as possible.  If … Continue reading

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North Cestrian Grammar School to apply for Free School status

North Cestrian Grammar School in Altrincham has announced it is to seek Free School status from September 2015. What does this mean? If the bid is successful, from September 2015, North Cestrian Grammar School will become a Free School – … Continue reading

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