by Tim | Oct 13, 2026 | 11+, 13+, 7+, A-Levels, Exams & Revision, GCSEs, IB (International Baccalaureate), News, UCAS & Universities
The last layer of Clarendon’s sun burn has only just peeled off, but already we are faced with the October half term, which for some lucky / unlucky (delete as appropriate to your disposition) parents is two weeks long. One or two weeks off school this early in...
by Clarendon Tutors | Sep 22, 2026 | Exams & Revision, News
How many times have you read a report from your school, full of sound and fury, but signifying nothing? How wonderful that my child is ‘meeting expectations’ but what are these mysterious expectations? Are they the same for every child? Do you have a specific...
by Clarendon Tutors | Aug 21, 2026 | GCSEs, News
We’re obviously in danger of tooting our own horn, but, if we can’t shout out our brilliant students and heroic tutors during exam season, then what’s the point of this all? The summer of 2026 is set to be Clarendon’s best ever GCSE year in terms of improvements from...
by Clarendon Tutors | May 19, 2026 | 11+, 7+, News, School Admissions
When choosing the right educational approach for children preparing for competitive entrance exams such as the 7+ and 11+, at Clarendon Tutors we utilise two teaching methods: spiral learning and mastery learning. Both approaches aim to improve understanding and...
by Clarendon Tutors | May 1, 2026 | Exams & Revision, News
Happy international workers day, comrade, or, depending on your ideological orientation, happy Beltane! The summer is here. When yours truly was at a sweet little boarding school in Sussex, the girls use to adorn their hair with blossom and wash their faces with the...
by Clarendon Tutors | Apr 13, 2026 | 11+, News, School Admissions
Marlborough College is one of the UK’s most prestigious co-educational boarding schools, known for its rich history, expansive campus, and commitment to academic and personal excellence. Founded in 1843, the school blends tradition with innovation, offering a broad...
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