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Grammar school preparation for Marlow families, targeting Borlase's, RGS, and the top Buckinghamshire grammar schools.

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Marlow's Route to Grammar School

Marlow families have a unique advantage in the Buckinghamshire grammar school landscape, Sir William Borlase's Grammar School sits right in the heart of the town. But Borlase's is a relatively small school with high demand, and many Marlow children also target RGS High Wycombe, Wycombe High School, and the Dr Challoner's schools further east. Whatever the first choice, the common requirement is a strong performance on the GL Assessment, and that is where specialist preparation makes the difference between a strong score and a near miss.

Think Smart Academy's High Wycombe centre is just 10 to 15 minutes from Marlow and has been a trusted choice for local families for over a decade. We have worked with children from Marlow CE Infant School, Foxes Piece Community School, Great Marlow School feeder primaries, Holy Trinity CE Primary Marlow, and many others. Our tutors understand the Marlow admissions context, which schools Marlow children typically target, how distance factors into admissions, and what score your child realistically needs.

Every child begins with a free diagnostic assessment that benchmarks their current abilities across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We then create a structured programme that fills gaps systematically, sharpens exam technique, and builds the stamina needed for a timed test. Our classes are small, eight students maximum, and our termly mock exams give your child repeated experience of exam-day pressure before the real thing arrives.

Programme at a Glance

Age Group
Year 4 and Year 5 (ages 8โ€“10)
Exam Board Focus
GL Assessment (Buckinghamshire transfer test)
Subjects
Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
Class Size
Maximum 8 students per group
Pricing
From ยฃ120 per month
Nearest Centre
High Wycombe, HP13 6LS (~10โ€“15 min drive)
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions, 11+ Tuition for Marlow Families

Our High Wycombe centre (HP13 6LS) is approximately <strong>10 to 15 minutes by car</strong> from Marlow via the A404. It is a straightforward route through the Wycombe valley. Free parking is available at the centre.
No. While <strong>Sir William Borlase's Grammar School</strong> is the closest and most popular choice for Marlow families, children also apply to <strong>Royal Grammar School (RGS) High Wycombe, Wycombe High School, Dr Challoner's Grammar</strong>, and <strong>Dr Challoner's High School</strong>. All Bucks grammar schools use the same GL Assessment format, so one preparation programme covers them all.
Sir William Borlase's is a smaller grammar school, which means fewer places relative to demand. It draws applications from Marlow, Bourne End, Cookham, and Henley, creating a high concentration of well-prepared candidates. A strong score, not just a qualifying one, is essential. Our programme is designed to push students into the <strong>upper percentiles</strong>, giving them the best possible chance.
Yes. We teach <strong>Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning</strong> as separate dedicated sessions. Each subject gets focused attention rather than being crammed into a single lesson. This approach builds deeper understanding and allows tutors to target subject-specific weaknesses effectively.
Yes, though we recommend Year 4 as the ideal starting point. For Year 5 starters, we offer an <strong>intensive programme</strong> that covers the core material at an accelerated pace. This works particularly well for children who are already strong academically and need focused exam technique training rather than subject remediation.

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