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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | King Edward VI School, Southampton Guide

CONTENTS:

  1. Our Practice Papers and Answers

  2. Exam Information

  3. 10 Bonus Resources For 11 Plus Success

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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 VI School, Southampton.

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.

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2x 45 minute exams (reasoning and maths) + 1x 50 minute English exam (20 minutes comprehension + 30 minutes writing).

Pass mark —  Pass mark is unknown however there are only around 85 places available in year 7 each year.

Other exam information:

  • Exam questions are based on the KS"2 National Curriculum.

  • The English paper is made up of multiple choice questions.

  • The maths paper evaluates basic algebra, geometry and numerical skills.

  • There is an application fee of £50 or £25 for bursary candidates.

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