11 Plus Information

11 Plus (11+) Exam Dates 2024

The date of the 11 Plus exams for 2024 depends on the grammar and/or independent schools you are applying for. Each school chooses when they hold their exam. Most grammar school exams occur in or around the September of Year 6, while most independent school exams take place from November-January of Year 6. Independent schools also often require an interview with the child after the exam.

For the exact exam dates for 2024 and beyond, please visit your chosen schools’ websites. This is the only place to get reliable information on the exam dates for your child’s year of entry. You will also be able to register for most 11 Plus exams this way.

Free 11 Plus Practice Papers and Answers

Please use the search bar below to find 11 Plus exam papers and answers for your chosen grammar and independent schools. Alternatively, you can select your local county from the list below to find 11 Plus papers and answers for different schools in your area.

Our free test papers below are in a similar style to the 11 Plus exam given by each school.

Alternatively, you can view all our Free 11 Plus Practice Papers and Answers here.

Birmingham and Warwickshire Grammar Schools — 11 Plus (11+) Changes for 2022 [2023 Entry Onward]

From 2022 (for 2023 entry), the grammar schools in Birmingham and Warwickshire will be using the same 11 Plus exam for all their grammar schools.

You can find all details and updates on these changes below, as well as some practice GL papers. Leave any questions in the comments below.


FAQs

Grammar Schools

Birmingham

Warwickshire

Exam Board

GL Assessment will be taking over the 11 Plus for these schools from 2022.

Exam Date for 2022 (2023 Entry)

The tests for 2023 entry will be held on Saturday 17 September 2022. There will be a morning and afternoon sitting.

Subjects Covered

The GL exams will cover:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (and Spatial Reasoning)

Exam lengths

There will be two exams with each one lasting around one hour. Each paper is divided into smaller timed sections that test all the subjects.

Pass mark

There is no set pass mark. It will differ each year. 

Applying for both Birmingham and Warwickshire?

By sitting this 11+ exam, your child will automatically become eligible to apply for any of the grammar schools in Warwickshire or Birmingham. The exam only needs to be sat once and should be sat in your home county. It can not be taken twice.


Our Practice Papers and Answers

GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by the Birmingham and Warwickshire grammar schools (from 2022 onwards).

New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form below.

Other GL Sample Papers and Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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