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Is Your Child Preparing for the 7+?

At Academic Success, we help children aged 6–8 develop the skills and confidence to excel in the competitive 7+ entrance exams for top independent prep schools.

Whether your child is sitting for schools like Haberdashers’, City Junior, North London Collegiate, St Paul’s Juniors, Highgate, or another leading London prep, our personalised, nurturing tuition approach ensures they are ready to shine.

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Is Your Child Preparing for the 7+

What is the 7+?

The 7+ is an entrance exam taken in Year 2 or early Year 3 by children applying for Year 3 entry to selective independent schools. It assesses:

  • Core Academic Skills – English, Maths, and Reasoning
  • Potential & Academic Promise – Not just what a child knows, but how they think
  • School Readiness – Can they thrive in a faster-paced learning environment?

Many schools also include interviews and group activities to assess communication, confidence, and social skills.

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What’s Tested in the 7+?

Each school sets their own papers, but most cover:

📚 English

  • Comprehension
  • Creative Writing
  • Spelling & Grammar

➗ Maths

  • Number Bonds
  • Word Problems
  • Arithmetic
  • Reasoning

🧩 Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Patterns
  • Sequences
  • Logic puzzles

🎙️ Interviews

  • Picture discussion
  • General conversation
  • Problem-solving

Our 7+ Tuition Programmes

We offer both small-group and personal tuition options tailored to each child’s needs and school targets.

What we offer:

  • Diagnostic Assessments
  • Personalised Roadmaps
  • Targeted Skills Practice
  • Creative Writing Workshops
  • Mock Interviews & School Simulations
  • Past Paper Practice & Feedback

We make sure your child develops academic excellence, exam technique, and emotional readiness — all while building confidence and curiosity.

When Should We Start Preparing?

Every child is different. Some may be ready to begin formal preparation 6–12 months in advance, while others may benefit from a more exploratory start earlier in Year 1 or Year 2.

Our advice?

📅 Start with a gentle foundation early — then build up gradually.

🎯 Book a baseline assessment to see where your child is now and how best to support them.

How We Teach

Our 7+ approach blends early academic foundations with creativity, confidence-building, and emotional support — helping young learners thrive in both the exam and beyond.

Strategy

Diagnostic Assessment

Small-Group Learning

7+ Style Papers & Games

Scaffolds & Visual Tools

Mock Interviews & Feedback

Expert KS1 Teachers

What It Looks Like

Discover your child’s current strengths and gaps

Gentle stretch in a nurturing, age-appropriate setting

Real questions made fun through puzzles and play

Sentence starters, number lines, reasoning frames

Build communication skills and confidence

Specialists in phonics, early maths, and exam readiness

We don’t just teach for the exam. We teach to spark curiosity, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning habits.

Why Choose Academic Success?

Over 20 years' experience preparing children for competitive entry
Specialist KS1 teachers who make learning joyful and effective
Proven results with entry to top London prep schools
Focus on confidence, growth mindset, and lifelong skills

We don’t just teach to the test — we build thinkers, readers, and resilient learners who are ready for anything.

Book a 7+ Assessment or Join a Class

🔎 Ready to find out how your child is doing?
Book a 7+ Assessment Session – includes feedback, parent meeting, and a personalised plan.

📚 Want to start preparing?
Explore our Small Group Classes and Tutoring options.

📍In-person in North London (Stanmore)
💻 Online lessons available UK-wide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most children start preparing for the 7+ in Year 1 or early Year 2, depending on their confidence and school goals. At Academic Success, we welcome children for 7+ support from as early as age 5½, focusing on playful, structured learning that builds gradually.

We group students by year group, ability, and school goals. Our small group sizes ensure that your child receives individual attention, tailored activities, and plenty of encouragement in every session.

Yes! Our 7+ programme includes:

  • English (comprehension, grammar, creative writing)
  • Maths (arithmetic, reasoning, word problems)
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Interview Preparation and Confidence Building Activities

We also include mock papers and games to boost exam technique and reduce anxiety.

Both follow our proven Academic Success curriculum, but with flexible options:

  • In-person (Sundays, Stanmore) – Ideal for younger learners who benefit from face-to-face connection and routine
  • Online (Saturdays) – Live, interactive, and convenient for families across the UK and internationally

No problem! We’ll share a class summary and resources so your child can stay on track. If needed, we can suggest a quick 1:1 booster to fill any gaps.

We use:

  • A baseline assessment at the start
  • Ongoing class feedback
  • Termly mock assessments

You’ll receive regular updates and can speak with your child’s teacher at any time.

Absolutely. Whether you’re targeting City Junior, Haberdashers’, Highgate, NLCS, St Paul’s Juniors, or another top prep school, we tailor preparation accordingly — right down to past paper style and interview format.

Just fill in our enquiry form or book a free consultation. We’ll recommend the best class or tuition option for your child and guide you through next steps.