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title: "How to Pass the 11 Plus: A 6-Month Action Plan"
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Guide 11+ Strategy Years 5 to 6

# How to Pass the 11 Plus: A 6-Month Action Plan

The calm, month-by-month plan from Pip 11 Plus

by Pip 11 Plus · Paperback

How to Pass the 11 Plus: A 6-Month Action Plan from Pip 11 Plus does what the other guides do not: it hands you a plan. Most 11 plus books explain the process and leave you to work out the rest. This one turns six months into a calm, ordered, month-by-month blueprint, built on close analysis of what the real papers actually test.

[Or read our free how-to-pass guide →](https://pip11plus.com/how-to-pass-the-11-plus)

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## Why this book is different

You do not need another book telling you the 11 plus is important. You need to know what to do, this week, to get your child ready. Every chapter is practical: clear actions, realistic timings, and a simple tracker so you always know where you stand.

## What is inside

-   Exactly what the 11 plus is, board by board (GL Assessment, ISEB Common Pre-Test, CSSE) and region by region
-   A full month-by-month plan, from Month 6 (assess and plan) to Month 1 (full mocks and polish), with concrete weekly actions
-   How to choose the right schools and set realistic, standardised score targets
-   Exam technique, timing, and how to use mock exams properly
-   How to keep your child, and yourself, calm, motivated and well throughout
-   What to do on results day: appeals, waiting lists and a sensible plan B
-   A free downloadable 6-month planner, subject-by-subject skill checklists, a glossary, and a sources page of official references

## Who it is for

Parents of children in Years 5 and 6 (ages 9 to 11) preparing for grammar school or independent school entrance, whether you are starting six months out or pulling a late plan together. No teaching or tutoring background needed. Keep the daily practice going on the free Pip app at [pip11plus.com](https://pip11plus.com/), and give your child the Pip 11 Plus advantage.

## Common questions

**We are starting late. Is this still useful?**

Yes. The plan is built to flex, with clear guidance on how to compress it if you have less than six months.

**Do I need to be a teacher to use it?**

No. Your job is to organise and encourage. The book tells you exactly what to put in front of your child, and when.

**Which exam board does it cover?**

All the main ones (GL Assessment, ISEB and CSSE), starting with a step that helps you confirm precisely what your target schools use.

**Does it include practice questions?**

This is the strategy and the plan. For the daily practice it points to, the free Pip 11 Plus app and the Pip 11 Plus workbooks cover the core skills the papers test.

## Details

-   **Format:** Paperback
-   **Reading age:** For parents of children aged 9 to 11 (Years 5 to 6)
-   **Covers:** GL Assessment, ISEB Common Pre-Test, CSSE
-   **Includes:** Free downloadable 6-month planner
-   **Series:** Pip 11 Plus
-   **Language:** English
-   **Published:** 2026

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