Tiffin School

Tiffin School in Kingston upon Thames, London uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Tiffin School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as 10:1. Admissions criteria: English and math tests are used to academically select students for enrollment in the Tiffin School.

Admission to Tiffin School is determined primarily by rank order of 11+ entrance examination scores, although specific residency and oversubscription criteria may apply under the local authority admission policy.

Registering for the 11-plus Stage One exams is the first step in the application process. Key dates: Registration Opens: Approx. 2 June 2026; Registration Closes: Early September 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): Stage 1: 1-2 October 2026, Stage 2: Mid-November 2026; Results to Parents: 2 March 2027. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Focus on Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning as they are key components of the GL Assessment., Practice time management, as the tests are strictly timed., Develop strong mental arithmetic skills for the Mathematics paper.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.