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Tiffin, St Olave's, Reading, Kendrick: 11+ Format and Writing Guide

This is a common shortlist mix, and families often feel pulled in different directions when one school's wording looks clearer than another's.

The practical way forward is school-by-school verification and a stable weekly routine that can handle mixed routes.

The short answer from official pages

All referenced schools publish admissions pages, but explicit creative-writing wording is not consistently stated on those pages.

When wording is high-level, use not explicitly stated in current published policy and avoid over-weighting writing.

Keep writing active with a lighter weekly slot while prioritising explicitly listed tested domains.

For a full map, use the school admissions guides hub and keep every row date-stamped.

School and route comparison table

School or routeRegionPublished summaryCreative writing statusOfficial source
Tiffin SchoolKingstonYear 7 admissions page published with route details.Not explicitly stated in referenced pageTiffin Year 7 admissions
St Olave's Grammar SchoolOrpingtonAdmissions page published with route documents.Not explicitly stated in referenced pageSt Olave's admissions
Reading SchoolReadingYear 7 entry page provides admissions route details.Not explicitly stated in referenced pageReading School Year 7 entry
Kendrick SchoolReadingAdmissions page available via school site navigation.Not explicitly stated in referenced pageKendrick admissions page

What this means for your plan this week

This weekly structure keeps mixed-route preparation manageable.

  1. Check one school page per week and capture wording in your tracker.
  2. Run one writing session for retention and confidence.
  3. Use remaining English slots for explicitly published route priorities.
  4. Refresh all sources in the six weeks before final mocks.

Parent checklist

  • Treat each school as a separate route.
  • Avoid assumptions based on geography or reputation.
  • Keep writing light but consistent.

Official links used in this guide

FAQ

Should writing be our main priority for these schools?

Only if current official documents explicitly require it; otherwise balance writing with listed tested domains.

Can one mock plan serve all four schools?

Not safely until you verify current-cycle format overlap.

What if one page is unclear?

Label as unconfirmed and verify through school-published admissions documents.

Where to go next

Turn this research into calmer weekly action

11 Plus Writing Coach helps families move from school research to one clear, practical next step each week.