The Tiffin Girls' School: 11+ guide
The Tiffin Girls’ School mirrors its brother school’s two-stage model and sits among the most competitive girls’ grammars in England. Reading stamina and fast, accurate arithmetic are the differentiators at the top of the field.
Bespoke / Consortium
180
~12 applicants per place
1880
Exam format
A first-stage test in Maths and English, followed by a second-stage test for the highest-ranking candidates ahead of offers under the priority-area criteria.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
A defined priority area around Kingston is used at the offer stage; girls apply from a wide area of South West London and Surrey.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
Among the most selective girls’ grammars nationally. Aim for high-80s%+ accuracy under time pressure as a preparation benchmark, not an official threshold.
Preparation timeline
A Year 4 start gives the most comfortable runway: foundational topics first, then timed first-round practice in Year 5 and second-round depth over the pre-Year-6 summer.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a catchment area for Tiffin Girls?+
There is no qualifying catchment to sit the test, but a published priority area is applied when ranking candidates for offers, so distance can matter at the margin.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on The Tiffin Girls' School’s official admissions page.
Is your child on track for The Tiffin Girls' School?
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