Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 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 Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation.

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.

Interviews — Interviews will be conducted prior to the entry examinations by a senior member of staff.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • A non-refundable fee of £75 is paid for registration.

  • References and school reports from the candidate’s previous school will be required to help the school see the candidate’s progress over the years.

  • Entry to the school is dependent on the candidate’s references and progress report from their current school.

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

  • There are opportunities for scholarships and bursaries.

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