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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Birkdale 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 Birkdale School, South Yorkshire.

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING 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.

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.

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.

  • 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.

  • Registration forms must be filled out online before the end of the December of Year 6. A non-refundable £50 registration fee and a copy of your son’s birth certificate are required with registration.

  • The assessment exams take place in January 2022.

  • Your son will be invited to interview with the headteacher following the assessment exam.

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 | St Peter's School York 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 Bath St Peter's School, York, North Yorkshire.

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:

  • Mathematics

  • English

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Creative Writing

Exam length — Unknown.

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

Other exam information:

  • The online registration form must be filled out before the end of December in year 6, along with a non-refundable registration fee of £75. 

  • The entrance exam will be held in the January of year 6.  

  • All entrance exams are taken online, apart from the creative writing task.

  • Applicants will be invited to sit an interview with the headteacher as part of the application process.

  • Parents will receive a letter over the Christmas period which will provide further details on the assessment exam.

  • Parents will receive a form that is required to be filled out, detailing their child’s interests and achievements.

  • A report from the applicant’s current headteacher is required as part of the application process.

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+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers | Ampleforth College Guide

Our Practice Papers and Answers

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

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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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.

You can find all episodes of The Exam Coach Podcast on:

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

Our Practice Papers and Answers

GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

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The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Heckmondwike Grammar School.

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

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

About the School

 

Address — Heckmondwike Grammar School, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH.

Type of school — Mixed grammar school. 

Headteacher — Mr Peter Roberts.

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1485.

Places available in year 7 — 180.

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  Heckmondwike Grammar School has a set catchment area which can be seen on the map below

Heckmondwike Grammar School Catchment Area

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Children of selective ability who are in public care or have previously been in public care. 

  2. Children of selective ability who are eligible for the Pupil Premium.

  3. Children of selective ability who reside in the catchment area.

  4. Children of selective ability who already have siblings in the school, where those siblings will remain on roll when the child is admitted.

  5. Children of selective ability who have a parent who is employed by the school and has been so for two or more years at the time of sitting the entrance examination, or who has been recruited to a post where there is a recognised skill shortage.

  6. Children who have gained grade 2 or above in Music. (The percentage of children offered a place under this criterion shall not exceed 5% of the total number of offers made. If more candidates meet the criterion for Music, places will be offered to those children scoring highest on the entrance examination.)

Once criteria 1 to 6 have been applied, the remaining places will be offered on the basis of overall performance in the entrance examination.

School Summary

Heckmondwike Grammar School was established in 1898 and is a mixed grammar school in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. The school became an academy in 2010 and specialises in technology and languages. 

The school is a training school which has won a number of awards including Quality Standard for Careers Education and Guidance and the Healthy Schools Award. Students are separated into four houses: Brontë, Clarke, Houldsworth and Priestley, and compete in sports and other extracurricular competitions.

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2007. Find their reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment.

Exam types:

  • Non-verbal reasoning 

  • English

  • Mathematics

Exam length — 2x 50 minute exams.

Pass mark —  There is not a fixed pass mark for the admissions test, instead only the top 25% of candidates are considered eligible for entry each year.

Other exam information: 

  • All questions are multiple-choice and at a Year 5 curriculum level.

  • From 2023, all papers will be marked by GL.

Scores will be standardised.

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

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | The Mount School York 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 Mount School York, North Yorkshire.

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:

  • Mathematics

  • English

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

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

Other exam information:

  • The online registration form must be filled out before the deadline, along with a copy of your child's birth certificate and the non-refundable fee of £75.

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

  • An EAL paper will replace the English assessment, for applicants with English as an additional language.

  • As part of the assessment process, pupils must provide a reference and report from their current Headteacher.

  • The principal will make the acceptance decisions and offers will be sent to parents. The acceptance letter must be returned within three weeks to secure a spot.

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+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers | Gateways 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 Gateways 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.

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

You can find all episodes of The Exam Coach Podcast on:

Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers | Tranby (Hull Collegiate 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 Hull Collegiate School (Tranby).

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.

You can find all episodes of The Exam Coach Podcast on:

Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers | Leeds Grammar 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 Leeds Grammar 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 Leeds Grammar School’s use of school’s own testing for Year 7 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 | The Crossley Heath School Guide

Our Practice Papers and Answers

GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

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The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by The Crossley Heath School.

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

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

About the School

 

Address — The Crossley Heath School, Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG.

Type of school — Mixed grammar school. 

Headteacher — Mrs Lynnette Cassidy.

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1139.

Places available in year 7 — 180.

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  The Crossley Heath School does not have a set catchment area. 

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Children looked after and children previously looked after.

  2. Children attracting the Pupil Premium.

  3. All other candidates in order of merit until the school reaches its planned admission number.

School Summary

The Crossley Heath School was established in 1985 when Crossley and Porter Schools joined with Heath Grammar School. It is a mixed grammar school in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The school became an academy in 2013 and specialises in languages.

Pupils are split into four houses: Kings, Porter, Queens and Savile. Across the academic year, houses compete with each other in a variety of events and competitions.

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2011. Find their reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment.

Exam types:

  • English 

  • Maths 

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning 

Exam length — 2x 50 minute exams.

Pass mark —  There is not a fixed pass mark for the admissions test, instead candidates must be in the top 500 places, in order of merit, to reach the required standard. Reaching the required standard does not guarantee the offer of a place, as places are typically over-subscribed. On average, 1,000 students sit the exam each year.

Other exam information — 

  • From 2023, all papers will be marked by GL.

  • The tests will take place at North Halifax Grammar School and The Crossley Heath School.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | The North Halifax Grammar School Guide

Our Practice Papers and Answers

GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

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Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by The North Halifax Grammar School.

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

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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The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by The North Halifax Grammar School.

About the School

 

Address — The North Halifax Grammar School, Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU.

Type of school — Mixed grammar school. 

Headteacher — Mr A Fisher.

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1197.

Places available in year 7 — 180.

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  The North Halifax Grammar School does not have a set catchment area. 

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Children looked after and children previously looked after.

  2. Children attracting the Pupil Premium.

  3. All other candidates in order of merit until the school reaches its planned admission number.

School Summary

The North Halifax Grammar School was established in 1985 and is a mixed grammar school in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in science and languages.

The school's motto is “‘Living to Learn, Learning to Live” which reflects the schools aim to help its students reach their full potential. The North Halifax Grammar School is a high performing school and has won many awards including the Investors in People, Artsmark, Healthy School status, Eco-Schools Silver Award and intermediate International Schools Award.

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2011. Find their reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

  • Non-verbal reasoning

Exam length — 2x 50 minute exams.

Pass mark —  There is not a fixed pass mark for the admissions test, instead candidates must be in the top 500 places, in order of merit, to reach the required standard. Reaching the required standard does not guarantee the offer of a place, as places are typically over-subscribed. On average, 1,000 students sit the exam each year.

Other exam information — 

  • From 2023, all papers will be marked by GL.

  • The tests will take place at North Halifax Grammar School and The Crossley Heath School.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, North Yorkshire.

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 — 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 these exams.

Other exam information:

  • School open days take place in November.

  • If parents receive an offer, they will need to return a registration form along with a non-refundable deposit of £295.

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 | The Read School Guide

11+ Papers and Answers

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

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam 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:

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

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

Other exam information:

  • Taster visits are recommended for your child to experience the school. They will get to meet school staff and current students.

  • A medical form must be completed before any prospective child arrives for Taster Day, which can be accessed on the school website in the admissions section.

  • Registration must be filled out online before the deadline, along with a non-refundable fee of £40 for day students and £75 for overseas students.

  • As part of the application process, an updated report from the child's current school is required.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Fulneck 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 Fulneck School.

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:

  • Mathematics

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal 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 online before the closing date. A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is required.

  • The assessment exams will be written in the January of Year 6.

  • Applicants will be invited to sit an informal interview with a senior staff member or the headteacher.

  • Fulneck School will request references and an updated report from the applicant's current school.

  • A deposit fee of £400 is required.

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 | Pocklington 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 Pocklington School.

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

Pocklington School Sample Papers

English Sample Paper 1

English Sample Paper 2

Maths Sample Paper 1

Maths Sample Paper 2

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

Exam length — 2x 1 hour exams.

Interviews — An interview may be held.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • A non-refundable registration fee of £100 is payable to the school.

  • A school report from the child’s current school will be requested.

  • Entry to the school is dependent on vacancy in the school, successful performance on the entrance examination and the school report submitted.

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

  • The English paper tests comprehension and writing.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Leeds Grammar 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 Leeds Grammar School.

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

Leeds Grammar School Sample Papers

Maths Sample Paper

English Sample Paper (Reading)

English Sample Paper (Writing)

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • Mathematics

  • English

Exam length — 60 minute maths exam + 2x 45 minute English exams.

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

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The English exam is split into two sections: reading and writing.

  • The online registration form must be filled out online before the end of December in Year 6. A non-refundable registration fee of £75 is required.

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

  • Leeds Grammar School will request references and an updated report from the applicant's current school.

  • Applicants will be invited to sit an informal interview with a senior staff member.

For information on Leeds Grammar 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 | Bootham 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 Bootham School, North Yorkshire.

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:

  • Registration must be filled out online before the deadline, along with a non-refundable fee of £75.

  • The assessment exams will take place on an assessment day in the January of year 6. The assessment day will also include activities in the science and art room for candidates to participate in.

  • Candidates will also be required to sit a 30-minute interview with the headteacher. They will be asked to discuss their likes and dislikes about school and what they do in their leisure time.

  • Reference and full report from their current school will be required as part of the admissions process.

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 | Harrogate Ladies' 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 Harrogate Ladies' College, North Yorkshire.

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:

  • Year 7 taster days are held in the November of year 6 for candidates to meet the staff and become familiar with the school.

  • Online registration forms must be filled out before the December deadline.

  • The assessment exam takes place in the January of Year 6.

  • Following the exam, the candidate will be invited to interview a senior staff member.

  • References from the candidate's current school will also need to be provided.

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 | Hipperholme Grammar 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 Hipperholme Grammar School, West Yorkshire.

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 — Schools own exam.

Exam types:

  • Maths

  • English

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam lengths — English exam consists of 2x 45 minutes of creative writing and comprehension + 15 minutes of punctuation and grammar questions.

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

Other exam information:

  • Parents and pupils are invited to visit on open tour mornings held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

  • The assessment exams will be held in late November in year 6.

  • Following the exam, a family interview will take place in November/December 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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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Giggleswick 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 Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire.

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:

  • Mathematics

  • English

Exam length — Unknown.

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

Other exam information:

  • Giggleswick School recommends that both the parent and child visit the school on open or taster days. This is an opportunity for your child to experience the school, meet the headmaster and current pupils.

  • The assessment exam will be taken in either the January or February of year 6.

  • The child will also be required to sit an interview with the headmaster as part of the application process.

  • As part of the application process, an updated report from the child's current school is required.

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

You can find all episodes of The Exam Coach Podcast on:

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Yarm 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 Yarm School, North Yorkshire.

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:

  • Mathematics

  • English

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, along with a £60 registration fee.

  • The assessment exams will be taken in the January of Year 6. Any late applicants can sit the exam by appointment at a later date. If successful but there are no available spots, they will be placed on a waiting list.

  • As part of the application process, an updated report from the child's current school is required, along with a reference.

  • Offers are set out one week after the January entrance examination, and the acceptance letter must be returned by the deadline specified in the offer letter.

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

You can find all episodes of The Exam Coach Podcast on:

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