Tiffin School: 11+ guide
Tiffin School is one of the most heavily oversubscribed boys’ grammar schools in the country, drawing applicants from across South West London and Surrey. Its two-stage assessment rewards both speed and accuracy, so consistent timed practice matters as much as raw ability.
Bespoke / Consortium
180
~11 applicants per place
1880
Exam format
A two-stage process: a first-round multiple-choice test in Maths and English, with the highest scorers invited to a second-round test before places are offered against the published priority criteria.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
No fixed distance catchment, but a published inner and outer priority area around Kingston narrows the field at the offer stage. Boys from across London and Surrey apply.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
Extremely competitive — strong candidates typically need to score well above the median across both rounds. Treat ~85%+ accuracy as a working target rather than an official cut-off.
Preparation timeline
Most families begin focused preparation in Year 4, build topic mastery through the first half of Year 5, then shift to full timed papers and second-round style questions over the summer before the Year 6 tests.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tiffin use GL or CEM?+
Tiffin sets its own bespoke assessment rather than a standard GL or CEM paper, but the underlying skills — Maths, English and reasoning — are the same ones GL-style practice builds.
How many rounds is the Tiffin entrance exam?+
Two. A first-round test is sat by all registered candidates, and the top scorers are invited to a second-round test that determines the ranking for offers.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Tiffin School’s official admissions page.
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