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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Wellington School Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Wellington School, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

Exam length — Unknown

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • The online application form must be submitted before sitting the assessment along with a non-refundable fee of £100.

  • The admissions process will require the candidate to handwrite a 100-word "About Me" piece at home.

  • The candidate will be required to provide a report from their current school along with a reference.

  • Candidates will be invited to a 10-15 minute meeting with a school staff member to discuss their favourite school subjects and interests.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers | Downside School Guide

Our Practice Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below contain similar content to the ISEB pre-test papers typically delivered as 11 Plus pre-test assessments by Downside School.

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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

ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test

Online Practice Test

Exam Information

Exam style — ISEB Common Pre-Test.

Exam types:

  • English (reading comprehension, sentence completion, spelling and punctuation).

  • Maths (in line with the National Curriculum up to Year 5).

  • Verbal reasoning (common words, antonyms, word combinations, letter transfer, number codes, etc.).

  • Non-verbal reasoning (shape analogies, classes like, horizontal codes, etc.).

Exam length — 4 exams totalling 2.5 hours.

Pass mark —  There is not a fixed pass mark for the admissions test. On completion of the test, all candidates receive an age-adjusted and standardised score. The average score is 100. Schools will also be able to see each child’s score and the time taken for each section of the test.

If a child does well in their 11+ pre-test, they will usually be offered a place, contingent on them then passing the common entrance exam at 13+.

Other exam information: 

  • The tests cover English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning separately.

  • All tests are completed online.

  • All questions are in multiple-choice format.

  • The English test takes 25 minutes, mathematics 50 minutes, non-verbal reasoning 32 minutes and verbal reasoning 36 minutes.

  • The four tests can either be taken together or at separate times. They can be taken in the candidate's own school, at the senior school for which he or she is entered or at an independent testing centre.

  • All candidates are registered by the senior school(s) for which they are entered.

  • Test results are available to all senior schools which register the same candidate and therefore a candidate need only sit the tests once for a range of senior schools.

  • An assessment fee of £24 applies and is non-refundable.

For information on Downside School’s use of school’s own testing for Year 7 entry, click here.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Bruton School for Girls Guide

11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Bruton School for Girls, Somerset.

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • The assessment exam will be written in the spring term of year 6.

  • A school visit from pupil and parents is encouraged to get a chance to meet the headmistress and staff.

  • Online registration must be filled out along with a registration fee of £50.

  • Your child will participate in a taster day as part of the admissions process to experience Bruton School for Girls. Boarding pupils are invited to also spend the night.

  • An offer is dependent on satisfactory references from the current school's headteacher, a satisfactory school report, Taster visit, and successful completion of the assessment exams.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers | King's College Taunton Guide

Our Practice Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below contain similar content to the ISEB pre-test papers typically delivered as 11 Plus pre-test assessments by King's College Taunton.

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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

ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test

Online Practice Test

Exam Information

Exam style — ISEB Common Pre-Test.

Exam types:

  • English (reading comprehension, sentence completion, spelling and punctuation).

  • Maths (in line with the National Curriculum up to Year 5).

  • Verbal reasoning (common words, antonyms, word combinations, letter transfer, number codes, etc.).

  • Non-verbal reasoning (shape analogies, classes like, horizontal codes, etc.).

Exam length — 4 exams totalling 2.5 hours.

Pass mark —  There is not a fixed pass mark for the admissions test. On completion of the test, all candidates receive an age-adjusted and standardised score. The average score is 100. Schools will also be able to see each child’s score and the time taken for each section of the test.

If a child does well in their 11+ pre-test, they will usually be offered a place, contingent on them then passing the common entrance exam at 13+.

Other exam information: 

  • The tests cover English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning separately.

  • All tests are completed online.

  • All questions are in multiple-choice format.

  • The English test takes 25 minutes, mathematics 50 minutes, non-verbal reasoning 32 minutes and verbal reasoning 36 minutes.

  • The four tests can either be taken together or at separate times. They can be taken in the candidate's own school, at the senior school for which he or she is entered or at an independent testing centre.

  • All candidates are registered by the senior school(s) for which they are entered.

  • Test results are available to all senior schools which register the same candidate and therefore a candidate need only sit the tests once for a range of senior schools.

  • An assessment fee of £24 applies and is non-refundable.

Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | King Edward's School, Bath Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by King Edward's School, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 3x 50 minute exams.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • Sample maths papers will be sent to all registered applicants before their assessment day.

  • The online application form must be submitted before sitting the assessment along with a non-refundable fee of £50. The registration deadline is usually in the December of year 6.

  • The assessment exam will take place in the January of year 6.

  • Upon registration, the candidate will be invited for an interview with a senior staff member.

    King Edward's School will contact the candidate's current school to request a report.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Downside School Guide

11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Downside School.

CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions

CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE

Parent’s Guide

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

Exam Information

Exam style — CAT4.

Exam types:

  • CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the admissions test.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The online registration form must be filled out before the closing day alongside a non-refundable registration fee of £100.

  • The assessment exam will be held in the January of Year 6.

  • After successfully completing the entrance exam, the applicant will be invited to interview with a senior staff member in the following January.

  • Offers will be sent to successful candidates after the assessments, and the acceptance forms must be returned by the closing date specified, along with a deposit of £1000.

For information on Downside School’s use of the ISEB Common Pre-Test for Year 9 entry, click here.

Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Millfield School Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by The Millfield School, Somerset.

CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

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

Exam Information

Exam style — CEM Select.

Exam types:

  • Cem Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)

Exam length — 1x 60 minute online test.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • The CEM Select is an online assessment that tests verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning.

  • Online registration forms must be submitted before the deadline.

  • Pupils are encouraged to attend an Open Day which is held in February, May and October. The tour includes a lunch where admissions questions will be answered.

  • Millfield School will request a recent report and a reference from the applicant’s current school.

  • If the report and reference are satisfactory, the applicant will be invited to take the assessment exam and to sit a 20-minute interview. The interview will focus on the applicant's extracurricular activities and other experiences.

  • Successful pupils will receive an offer one week following the assessment exam and interview. Parents will be required to return the acceptance letter before the deadline specified in the letter.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Royal High School Bath GDST Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Royal High School Bath GDST, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

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

Other Practice Papers and Answers

CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions

CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE

Parent’s Guide

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CAT4.

Exam types:

  • English (writing)

  • CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)

Exam lengths: 72 minutes.

The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:

  1. Figure Classification (10 mins)

  2. Figure Matrices (10 mins)

  3. Verbal Classification (8 mins)

  4. Verbal Analogies (8 mins)

  5. Number Analogies (10 mins)

  6. Number Series (8 mins)

  7. Figure Analysis (9 mins)

  8. Figure Recognition (9 mins)

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • Registration must be filled out online by the end of November in year 6.

  • Parents are encouraged to register their children for a taster day. There are eight scheduled taster days a year.

  • As part of the assessment process, your daughter will sit an interview with the headteacher and head of Year 7.

  • A reference from the child’s current school will be required.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Kingswood School Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Kingswood School, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • Registration must be filled out online before the deadline.

  • The candidate will be required to provide a report from their current school and sit an interview in December with a senior staff member.

  • The candidate will be invited to a taster morning to participate in Chapel service and various taster lessons.

  • The assessment exams will take place in the January of Year 6.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Prior Park College Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Prior Park College, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Other Practice Papers and Answers

CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

Prior Park College’s English Sample Paper

Sample Paper

Prior Park College’s Maths Sample Paper

Sample Paper

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CEM Select.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • CEM Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)

Exam length — 1x 45 minute exam (English) + 2x 1 hour exams (maths and CEM Select).

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • The online application form must be submitted before sitting the entry assessments along with a non-refundable fee of £100.

  • Prior Park College will contact the candidate's current school to request a report. 

  • Candidates will be invited into a mandatory interview with the headteacher as part of the assessment process. This is where the final decision and offers will be made. 

  • If there are more applicants than spots available, places will be offered centred around the following criteria:

    • Academic ability shown in the entry exams.

    • Additional extracurricular activities and proven talents.

    • If the child is from a family of Roman Catholics or other Christian faiths.

    • Whether the candidate has siblings at Prior Park College or affiliate Prior Park Schools.

    • If the candidate had previous attendance at The Paragon or Prior Park School Gibraltar.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Sidcot School Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Sidcot School, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • The online application form must be submitted before sitting the entry assessments along with a non-refundable fee of £150.

  • Admissions exams are held in each term, so arrangements between the parent and school can be made.

  • The candidate will be required to provide a report from their current school.

  • Following the assessment exam, the candidate will be invited in for an interview with the headteacher.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Wells Cathedral School Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Wells Cathedral School, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • Parents can contact admissions to book an in-person appointment or virtual meeting.

  • The assessment exam will take place during a visit or taster day.

  • Offers are based on good results in the entrance exams, references from the child’s current school, and an interview with a senior staff member.

  • Offer letters will be sent to parents one month following the exam date, and acceptance must be returned before the deadline.

Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Monkton Combe School Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Monkton Combe School, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • All questions are multiple choice.

  • Registration must be filled out online before the deadline.

  • Following registration, candidates are invited to a taster day to help them become more familiar with the school. A taster stay will be available for boarding school applicants.

  • The candidate will be required to provide a report from their current school and will be required to sit an interview.

  • Assessment exams will take place in the October, February or May of year 6.

  • An offer will be made based on successful completion of the assessment exam with a satisfactory mark, the interview, and a positive school report.

  • If an offer is placed, the parents should complete and return the Acceptance Form before the deadline.

Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Queen's College, Taunton Guide

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Queen's College, Taunton, Somerset.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • Registration forms must be filled out online before the deadline.

  • Following registration, candidates are invited to a taster day to help them become more familiar with the school.

  • Parents can also arrange for a personal visit to the school, including a meeting with the headteacher.

  • The assessment exam will take place in the January of year 6.

  • The candidate will be requested to submit a report from their current school along with references.

  • Following the assessment, the candidate may be invited to an interview with a senior staff member.

Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.

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