In short: Common Entrance 13+ Maths is the maths assessment many independent senior schools use for entry at 13. Preparation covers the CE 13+ maths content and exam technique across a range of difficulty, and it works best when a child builds confidence steadily rather than cramming near the date. Papers and requirements vary by school, so check the schools you are aiming for. Our self-study CE 13+ course is in development, so for now we help through one-to-one tuition and free resources.
CE 13+ Maths tests number, algebra, geometry and data handling, plus the exam technique to apply them under time. Good preparation diagnoses where a child is now, closes the gaps, and then rehearses the paper style so the exam holds no surprises. The aim is a calm, prepared child, not a crammed one.
The material is best worked through at the right level of stretch for the child, from securing the fundamentals to the more demanding questions. Starting early, with short regular sessions, beats a last-minute push. If your child’s exam window is in the next school year, the sensible time to begin building is now.
Common Entrance papers and entry routes vary between schools, and some senior schools set their own entrance papers rather than using CE. This course covers the CE 13+ maths content and technique, but confirm the exact requirements of the schools you are applying to before you plan.
| What this is | Preparation and support for CE 13+ Maths, not an assessment or an affiliation |
|---|---|
| Covers | The CE 13+ maths content and exam technique |
| Who it is for | Parents preparing a child for Common Entrance at 13 |
| Teacher | Tracy Davis, UK-qualified teacher (QTS), 30+ years’ experience |
| What this is not | Not ISEB-affiliated, not an exam-entry service, not a guaranteed outcome |
| Last updated | July 2026 |
We are rebuilding our self-study courses and will not sell them until they are genuinely finished. In the meantime:
Structured CE 13+ preparation around your child’s real gaps, at a steady pace. Places are limited.
Enquire about tutoringOur blog and the Confident Parent, Confident Child resource pack support confident maths at home.
Get the free resourcesA self-study CE 13+ Maths course is in development. Tell us you want it and we will let you know when it is ready.
Register interestTracy Davis is a UK-qualified teacher (QTS) with a PGCE, NPQ Middle and Senior Leadership, an enhanced DBS check, and more than 30 years teaching maths in UK and international schools. She teaches through Hashtag M-Cubed as Tracy Davis and publishes education books under the name Tracy Schultz. Hashtag M-Cubed is operated by VitaVerse LLC.
It is the maths part of Common Entrance, the assessment many independent senior schools use for entry at 13.
It covers the CE 13+ maths content and technique. It is not ISEB-affiliated or endorsed.
Yes. It is built for children preparing for Common Entrance at 13, whether at a prep school or educated at home.
Earlier and steadier is better. Short regular sessions across the year beat a last-minute push.
The self-study course, when ready, is designed to teach independently. One-to-one tuition with Tracy is available now for children who want more support.
Confirm each school’s requirements directly, as routes vary.