Kingston Grammar vs Tiffin boys

[KindergartenKop]

Are the two 11+ exams equally difficult? Do people who pass both tend to go to Tiffin because it's free? So is KGS technically easier to get into if you're willing to pay? How bright, roughly, do you need to be to get into these schools? Thanks

[nocampinghere]

KGS is more like 800 for 100 places btw (20 are pre-allocated at 10+)

[thesunalwaysshines]

Apparently it was 900 this year, but maybe including 13+?

[ReelingLush18]

Slightly off topic but in response to the comment There are kids who were and still are tutored in his form thanks for confirming what I have been saying all along about pupils at super-selectives (but some MNetters refuse to believe it to be true).

Tiffin is much harder to get into than the independent schools. Some for sure. I argued (possibly earlier on on this thread) that I know children who did 11+ exams (but failed) but got into KGS.

[Notenoughsleepmumof3]

Reelinglush. Regarding kids being tutored to get it yes. Regarding kids still being tutored yes. Still a huge cohort of kids who weren't or aren't. Equally. There's one boy in my sons form who is still tutored but he has already passed his Gcse maths. His parents really push him. My DS is just a normal bright kids. He would have been fine at his sisters comp, but the pastoral care at Tiffin is what I wanted for him.

[BakerBoys77]

Great thread, very informative to read! We’re going for the Tiffins 11+ this year, also St Paul’s as an aspirational ‘Wild card’! But my son is an extremely talented musician, so we’re hoping it will help him with StP! Quick question - does anyone know where we can find exam papers that are close to the Tiffins exam? We’d like to practice a few and see how he does. He’s going to start with a tutor to help him with StP’s soon, so we’ve got that covered! Any tips on Tiffin prep gratefully received ;)

[ch16]

BB17 try Manchester Grammar School online mocks-a bit quirky and good alternative test.

[Babyqueen]

Hello can anyone recommend a tutor for Kingston Grammar School for their 11plus / 13plus maths, english and verbal reasoning? A tutor who has had success in getting kids in tomthe school? thanks in advance, please message me if you can recommend anyone