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8+ exam preparation Kings College Junior/Latymer Prep/Dulwich College

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GentleViolet · 10/01/2026 17:48

DS's progress test results in the end of Autumn term were 116 in English and 121 in Math. His scores improved by 10-11 points since Y1 Summer term assessment. So I hope his scores will got up to 130 in Y2 Summer term.
I would like to try to prepare DS for 8+ exams in Kings College, Latymer Prep and Dulwich College. I am aware there are not many places available at 8+ and Latymer Prep offers occasional places only. This year my DS has heard about his classmates sitting 7+ exams so he is more open to the idea to sit exams before Y6. Previously he was saying he wanted to stay in his current school till Y7. Could someone please recommend the best resources to prepare DS for 8+ exam. I am not looking for a tutor, just wanted to get him practice some sample papers, but not sure which ones are the best. Exam paper plus is expensive and information about the schools looks a bit outdated. Is it still the best resource for self preparation? If I buy King's College Junior 8+ Bundle from exampaperplus would it be sufficient to get prepared for Dulwich College exam and Latymer prep, assuming DS completes all materials?

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Barboursandbaking · 22/01/2026 20:57

I would say that when we’ve used some of the EPP papers there wasn’t that much differentiation between 7+ and 8+ (repeated questions etc) which just felt lazy at the price!

We used a mixture of those papers, Bond and ones found online. Good luck!

*Full disclosure we did also have a tutor.

GentleViolet · 24/01/2026 17:51

Thank you @Barboursandbaking .

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