The 10 Plus (10+) Exam: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

As 11 Plus entry to the UK’s top schools becomes ever more competitive, more parents are opting for early entry at 10 Plus level.

 

But what is the 10 Plus exam and how does it differ from the 11+?

What is the 10 Plus (10+) Exam?

The 10+ is taken by children in Year 5, at around 10 years old – a year earlier than the 11 Plus exam. There are only a handful of schools that offer the 10 Plus, so the option may not be available to every student that wished to take the test.

What Does the 10+ Exam Involve?

The exam usually involves sitting test papers in Maths, English, and Reasoning, prepared at a slightly lower level than in the 11 Plus. Parents may go down the route of the 10 Plus if they feel their child is academically capable.

Understanding 10+ School Admissions

Before your child commits to taking the exam, it’s important that you and your child arrange a visit to the school to meet the teaching staff and see the school grounds. Most schools arrange open days throughout the year, or can arrange private tours of the school.

 

Most schools then require you to register your child with the school, which involves completing the school’s registration form and paying an initial registration fee. You will then usually be sent details of the 10 Plus assessment by post, approximately 6 weeks before the day of the exam.

 

Most schools also request a report from your child’s current school.