The Maynard School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by The Maynard School.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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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 admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.
Other exam information:L
A non-refundable fee of £75 will be required for registration.
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning are combined into one paper.
The English paper is made up of comprehension and creative writing.
A school report and individual references from the child’s current school is required to be submitted as a part of the admission process.
Entry to the school is dependent on the child’s performance on the entrance exams and the submitted progress report.
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Devonport High School for Girls | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Devonport High School for Girls.
About the School
Address — Devonport High School for Girls, Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL
Type of school — Girls’ grammar school
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 900+
Places available in year 7 — 120+
Average applicants per place — 4 or more
Catchment area — Devonport High School for Girls does not have a catchment area however in the case of a tie, the location and distance of the child’s house to the school may be used to make the final decision, with the closest given priority.
Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Looked after and previously looked after children who achieve a score equal to or higher than the adjusted cut off score for this school, by rank order of highest score in the 11-plus examination.
Up to 12 places will be allocated to candidates who achieve a score equal to or higher than the adjusted cut off score for this school and who qualify for the free school meals pupil premium or Ever 6 FSM3 by rank order of highest score in the 11-plus examination.
Other candidates by rank order of highest score in the 11-plus examination.
To resolve any tied positions within this list the following criteria will be used (strictly in this order):
Pupils who qualify for the free school meals pupil premium.
Pupils whose home address is nearest the preferred school.
In the event of there still being a tie, there will be a random ballot using an electronic random number generator.
School Summary
Devonport High School for Girls was established in 1908 and is an all-girls’, grammar school in Plymouth, Devon. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in languages.
Devonport is part of The Link Partnership and also a Leading Edge School. Its students consistently produce good exam results.
The school’s mission is to offer a challenging and enriching educational experience, which enables their students to develop their curiosity, confidence and aspirations, so that they leave us equipped to enjoy life in a global society.
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Exam length — 2 x 45 minute exams.
Pass mark — Changes each year.
Other exam information:
The English exam is multiple choice and includes a comprehension exercise.
The maths exam is also multiple choice.
The final marks from the English and maths exams are combined to get the final result.
Scores will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — https://www.devonportgirls.plymouth.sch.uk/
Contact — https://www.devonportgirls.plymouth.sch.uk/page/?title=Contact+Us&pid=2
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DHSGirls/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/DHSGnews
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/devonport-high-school-for-girls/
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The Leys School | Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers
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The papers we’ve shared below contain similar content to the ISEB pre-test papers typically delivered as 11 Plus pre-test assessments by The Leys School.
ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1
ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test
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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 The Leys School’s use of school’s own testing for Year 7 entry, click here.
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Plymouth College | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Plymouth College.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Exam length — 2x 1 hour exams.
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:
A school report and individual references from the child’s current school are required.
An interview will be conducted by the headmaster and other senior members of staff.
The exams will take place in the January of year 6.
The English paper is made up of questions on comprehension and writing.
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St Gabriel's School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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The test papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by St Gabriel's School.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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In their 11+ exam year, successful applicants have typically attended one course before May and one course in the summer.
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Our weekly workshops are excellent for regular preparation and practice. We run at least two classes every week for students to practice their English and verbal reasoning skills. These fall into four categories:
Creative Writing
English Vocabulary
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
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Our 11 Plus preparation packs provide:
✅ Practice questions and answers for all types of question commonly found in this 11 Plus exam.
✅ Full examination syllabus coverage to make certain your child is ready for any question that could be included in their exam, even if it hasn’t appeared in recent years.
✅ Full range of question difficulty.
✅ Complete coverage of possible variants for each question type.
✅ A focus on building a student’s proficiency in answering questions quickly and accurately in a variety of possible formats. Exam formats can change, so it’s important to prioritise question familiarity and skill building so that your child can handle any type of 11 Plus question, no matter how exactly it is presented.
✅ The perfect amount of practice to ensure thorough exam preparation, but not too much to overwhelm the student or set unrealistic expectations. This is based on the amount of preparation we have seen our most successful students complete in previous years.
After completing all the questions within our recommended revision packs, your child will be set to perform strongly and with confidence in their exam.
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Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam.
Exam types:
English
Mathematics
Verbal Reasoning
Exam length — Unknown.
Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.
Other exam information:
There will be a short and informal interview conducted by the principal and vice-principal as part of the assessment process.
A non-refundable fee of £100 will be charged for registration.
The entrance examination will take place in late October/early November of the year before entry.
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Churston Ferrers Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL test papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Churston Ferrers Grammar School.
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ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Churston Ferrers Grammar School.
About the School
Address — Churston Ferrers Grammar School, Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
Type of school — Mixed grammar school
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 1100+
Places available in year 7 — 150+
Average applicants per place — 3 or more
Catchment area — Churston Ferrers Grammar School does not have a catchment area however in the case of a tie, the location and distance of the child’s house to the school will be used to make the final decision.
Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Children with an 11+ exam score equal to or higher than the 130th ranked candidate (up to 130 spaces).
Children with an 11+ exam score which places them in the range between the 131st ranked candidate and the 180th in the following order:
Children in care, or who were in care but ceased to be in care because they were adopted or made the subject of a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
Children in receipt of Free School Meals or Pupil Premium at the time of the test.
Children of staff working at the school at the time of the test. Staff members must be employed for at least two years and/or recruited more recently to fill a difficult to fill vacancy.
The remaining places available will be ranked according to the 11+ exam score.
If it proves impossible to discriminate between candidates on the basis of the above criteria, those students living closest to the school will have priority. The shorter distance is afforded the higher priority.
School Summary
Churston Ferrers Grammar School was established in 1957 and is a mixed, grammar school in Torbay, South Devon. The school specialises in humanities and became an academy in 2011.
Churston consistently ranks in the top 150 schools nationally for both GCSE and A Level results. The school has links with many schools in Europe and Peru, focusing on environmental issues. In 2007, it was named as a Lead School in south-west England for sustainability.
The school has won many awards including the Sportsmark, Healthy School and Investors in People awards.
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Pass mark — Changes each year.
Other exam information:
The English exam is multiple choice and includes a comprehension exercise.
The maths exam is also multiple choice.
The final marks from the English and maths exams are combined to get the final result.
Scores will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — https://churstongrammar.com/
Contact — https://churstongrammar.com/contact/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/churstongrammar/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/CFGS
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/churstongrammar/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/churston-ferrers-grammar-school/
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Hulme Hall Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
Practice Papers and Answers
The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Hulme Hall Grammar School.
CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE
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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:
Figure Classification (10 mins)
Figure Matrices (10 mins)
Verbal Classification (8 mins)
Verbal Analogies (8 mins)
Number Analogies (10 mins)
Number Series (8 mins)
Figure Analysis (9 mins)
Figure Recognition (9 mins)
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 —
CAT 4 is a computer based cognitive abilities test that assesses the child’s ability in verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning.
This test enables the school to know each and each child’s potential and current progress.
A non-refundable fee of £30 is required for registration.
The assessment takes place in the January of year 6.
There will also be an interview with the headmaster as part of the admissions process.
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Heathfield School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
Practice Papers and Answers
The test papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to CEM 11+ papers. CEM make the 11 plus assessments for Healthfield School.
CEM ENGLISH & VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
CEM MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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In their 11+ exam year, successful applicants have typically attended one course before May and one course in the summer.
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Learn more about how our 11+ exam preparation courses work here.
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Our weekly workshops are excellent for regular preparation and practice. We run at least two classes every week for students to practice their English and verbal reasoning skills. These fall into four categories:
Creative Writing
English Vocabulary
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
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Our weekly tuition workshops are available for purchase in bulk at a saving.
Class passes last one calendar month, or sign up to our Mega Pass for 6 months of tuition for less than half price.
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Click here to view our 11+ Revision Packs for Heathfield School.
Our 11 Plus preparation packs provide:
✅ Practice questions and answers for all types of question commonly found in this 11 Plus exam.
✅ Full examination syllabus coverage to make certain your child is ready for any question that could be included in their exam, even if it hasn’t appeared in recent years.
✅ Full range of question difficulty.
✅ Complete coverage of possible variants for each question type.
✅ A focus on building a student’s proficiency in answering questions quickly and accurately in a variety of possible formats. Exam formats can change, so it’s important to prioritise question familiarity and skill building so that your child can handle any type of 11 Plus question, no matter how exactly it is presented.
✅ The perfect amount of practice to ensure thorough exam preparation, but not too much to overwhelm the student or set unrealistic expectations. This is based on the amount of preparation we have seen our most successful students complete in previous years.
After completing all the questions within our recommended revision packs, your child will be set to perform strongly and with confidence in their exam.
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Offer Code: FREEPACK
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We offer personalised marking and feedback on your child’s writing.
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Exam Information
Exam style — CEM Select.
Exam types:
CEM Select
Exam length — 1 hour.
Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the admissions test. On completion of the tests, all candidates receive an age-standardized score.
Other exam information:
A non-refundable fee of £200 is paid for registration.
The assessment takes place in the November of year 6.
CEM Select is an online assessment that tests verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning.
Girls will also be required to have an interview with the headmistress or one of the deputy headmistresses as part of the admissions process.
A reference from the candidate’s current school will also be required.
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Reading Girls’ School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
Our Practice Papers and Answers
CEM ENGLISH & VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
CEM MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to CEM test papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Reading Girls’ School.
You can sign up to receive more 11 Plus papers and resources by using the email form above.
Other CEM Sample Papers and Answers
CEM Select Online Familiarisation Test
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Numerical Reasoning/Maths
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus test papers by Reading Girls’ School.
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For Reading Girls’ School, we recommend signing up for our expert 11 Plus tuition in the following subjects.
11+ Multiple Choice Comprehension
11+ Verbal Reasoning
In their 11+ exam year, successful applicants have typically attended one course before May and one course in the summer.
Click here to view and book all available courses.
Learn more about how our 11+ exam preparation courses work here.
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Our weekly workshops are excellent for regular preparation and practice. We run at least two classes every week for students to practice their English and verbal reasoning skills. These fall into four categories:
Creative Writing
English Vocabulary
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
-
Our weekly tuition workshops are available for purchase in bulk at a saving.
Class passes last one calendar month, or sign up to our Mega Pass for 6 months of tuition for less than half price.
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Click here to view our 11+ Revision Packs for Reading Girls’ School.
Our 11 Plus preparation packs provide:
✅ Practice questions and answers for all types of question commonly found in this 11 Plus exam.
✅ Full examination syllabus coverage to make certain your child is ready for any question that could be included in their exam, even if it hasn’t appeared in recent years.
✅ Full range of question difficulty.
✅ Complete coverage of possible variants for each question type.
✅ A focus on building a student’s proficiency in answering questions quickly and accurately in a variety of possible formats. Exam formats can change, so it’s important to prioritise question familiarity and skill building so that your child can handle any type of 11 Plus question, no matter how exactly it is presented.
✅ The perfect amount of practice to ensure thorough exam preparation, but not too much to overwhelm the student or set unrealistic expectations. This is based on the amount of preparation we have seen our most successful students complete in previous years.
After completing all the questions within our recommended revision packs, your child will be set to perform strongly and with confidence in their exam.
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Free 11 Plus Revision Pack with any 5-Day Course purchase. Simply add both items to cart and use the offer code below to claim.
Offer Code: FREEPACK
Save 15% if you spend over £100 on 11+ Revision Packs and resources.
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We offer personalised marking and feedback on your child’s writing.
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About the School
Address — Reading Girls’ School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
County — Berkshire
Type of school — Girls comprehensive school with selective stream
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 500+
Places available in year 7 — 170+
Average applicants per place — 6 or more
Catchment area — Girls living nearest the school being accorded priority, as measured in a straight line from the school to the home address.
Priority is given to children who meet the following criteria in the following order:
Children in care or who have been in care.
Up to 42 places may be selected by ability assessed by means of the selection tests and ranked according to the results of the tests.
Girls who have strong medical or social grounds for admission provided that the application is fully supported by written confirmation from the professional involved in the case, which states that Reading Girls’ School is in their professional opinion the appropriate school for the pupil to attend for specific medical or social reasons.
Girls who have a sibling who currently attends the school and who will reasonably be considered to attend the school on the date of admission.
Girls living nearest the school being accorded priority, as measured in a straight line from the school to the home address. Distance is measured on the straight line between Ordnance Survey data points for the home address and the school using Reading Borough Council’s digital mapping software.
School Summary
Reading Girls’ School was founded in 1818 and is a partially selective, girls-only bilateral school. It is a relatively small secondary school but is known for its focus on business and enterprise. The school became an academy in 2017.
Reading Girls' School is in the top 1% of all schools nationally.
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — CEM Select online 11 Plus.
Exam types:
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mathematics/Numerical Reasoning
Exam length — 1 × 60 minute exams.
Pass mark — Different each year.
Other exam information — The exam is completed independently, working at a computer guided by on-screen instructions. All questions are multiple choice.
Contact information
Website — http://www.readinggirlsschool.co.uk/
Contact — http://www.readinggirlsschool.co.uk/page/?title=Contact+Us&pid=11
Twitter — https://twitter.com/readinggirlssch
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
Our Practice Papers and Answers
GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
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ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3
The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
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About the School
Address — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL
Type of school — Girls’ grammar school
Cost — Free
Pupils in school —1400
Places available in year 7 — 200+
Average applicants per place — 6 or more
Catchment area — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls has a catchment area that is defined as an 8-mile radius from the main entrance of the school.
Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Children who are Looked After or who have been previously Looked After, regardless of their place of residence.
Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area who are in receipt of pupil premium.
Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area who have a sister who will be a pupil of the school at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission.
Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area who are in receipt of pupil premium. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area who have a sister who will be a pupil of the school at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
School Summary
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls was established in 1910 and is an all-girls grammar school in Altrincham, Cheshire. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in languages. It is one of the largest, single-sex grammar schools in England.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls was one of the first schools to be designated as a National Teaching School, and it is a lead school in maths, science, PSHE and languages.
It is one of the highest achieving grammar schools in the country, with students consistently achieve top exam results. Recently, the school had a 100% GCSE pass rate.
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment for the Trafford Grammar Schools’ Consortium.
Exam types:
Verbal reasoning
Non-verbal reasoning
Mathematics/numerical reasoning
Other exam information —
All questions will be multiple choice.
The exams are split into sections.
There will be a short break between the papers.
Scores will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — http://www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk/
Contact — http://www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk/contact-us/
Facebook — https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=107889812565915
Twitter — https://twitter.com/AGGSchool
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/279312822/altrincham-grammar-school-for-girls?hl=en
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/altrincham-grammar-school-for-girls
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Eton College | Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers
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The test papers we’ve shared below contain similar content to the ISEB Pre-Test papers typically delivered as 11 Plus pre-test assessments by Eton College.
ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1
ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
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✅ Full range of question difficulty.
✅ Complete coverage of possible variants for each question type.
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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.
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Pipers Corner School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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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 admissions test. On completion of the tests, all candidates receive an age-standardized score.
Other exam information:
A non-refundable fee of £150 is required for registration.
The entrance examinations take place in the November of year 6.
Girls will also have an interview with the Headmistress as part of the admissions process.
A combination of exam results, interview outcome and a reference from your child’s previous school will be used to influence the school’s decision.
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Devonport High School for Boys | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL ENGLISH PAPER 2
Gl MATHS PAPER 1
Gl MATHS PAPER 2
Past Paper 1 (2019)
Past Paper 2 (2020)
Past Paper 3 (2021)
Past Paper 4 (2022)
The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Devonport High School for Boys.
About the School
Address — Devonport High School for Boys, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP
Type of school — Boys’ grammar school
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 1300+
Places available in year 7 —180+
Average applicants per place — 4 or more
Catchment area — Devonport High School for Boys does not have a catchment area however in the case of a tie, the location and distance of the child’s house to the school may be used to make the final decision, with the closest given priority.
Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Looked after children and all children who were previously looked after who achieved a qualifying mark.
Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
174 candidates who achieve a qualifying mark in rank order.
Up to six students, who achieve a qualifying mark, who are registered and in receipt of the pupil premium at the date of testing. Evidence will be required at the time of allocation.
Other candidates who achieve a qualifying mark in rank order.
To resolve any tied positions within this list the following criteria will be used (strictly in this order):
Students who are registered and in receipt of the pupil or service premium at the date of testing. Evidence will be required at the time of allocation.
Children of a member of staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made or Children of a member of staff who is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
The mark for the DHSB English paper.
If there is still a tie, then distance from DHSB will be used to favour those living nearer to the school.
School Summary
Devonport High School for Boys was established in 1896 as a specialist engineering college. Today it is an all-boys’, grammar school in Plymouth, Devon. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in engineering, languages and applied learning.
The school was recognised as a High Performing Secondary School in 2007. Students are split into six houses: Campbell, Edison, Newton, Priestley, Smeaton and Winstanley.
The school’s vision is, no matter your role in the school or personal ambition, ‘Everyone Succeeds’.
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment and school written testing.
Exam types:
English (GL).
Maths (GL).
Creative Writing (school written).
Exam length — 3 x 40-50 minute exams.
Pass mark — Changes each year. An average of the two GL Assessment multiple choice papers (Mathematics and English reading) is used to rank each child as either A, B or C.
An A ranking means that your child has passed the tests and can apply for a place at the school.
A B ranking means that your child has passed the tests and can apply for a place at the school. Your child's rank in the tests means that he may be put on the waiting list for a place in Year 7.
A C ranking means that your child has not qualified and cannot be considered for a place at this selective school.
All candidates must also pass the school written English writing paper to be considered eligible. This pass mark also changes every year.
Other exam information:
All questions in the GL papers will be multiple choice.
The creative writing paper ask students to plan and write a descriptive/persuasive piece. Pupils will be marked on sentence structure, punctuation, composition, spelling and vocabulary.
Contact information
Website — https://www.dhsb.org/
Contact — https://www.dhsb.org/contact
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DevonportHighBoys/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/DHSBoys
YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNmWqATBLn2OpdDRr292lw
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/devonport-high-school-for-boys-academy-trust/about/
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3
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About the School
Address — Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EG
Type of school — Mixed grammar school.
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 900+
Places available in year 7 — 160+
Average applicants per place — 4 or more.
Please note, in recent years over 220 children have sat the test per year.
Catchment area — Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith has a catchment area of feeder Primary Schools. These are:
Beaconside CE Primary School
Calthwaite CE School
Clifton Primary School
Culgaith CE School
Kirkoswald CE School
Langwathby CE School
Lazonby CE School
Lowther Endowed School
North Lakes School
Patterdale CE School
Penruddock Primary School
Plumpton School
Shap Endowed CE School
Skelton School
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School
Stainton CE Primary School
Yanwath Primary School
Over-subscription policy — Applicants who have an Education, Health and Care Plan which names Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and who meet the academic standard are admitted with the highest priority.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated based on 11+exam rank order.
Where two or more applicants achieve the same test score, rank order will be determined as follows:
Looked after children (Children in public care) or previously looked after children.
Children eligible for Pupil Premium and/or Service Premium.
Children resident within or attending state schools within the catchment area.
Scores in the verbal reasoning elements of the entrance test.
Scores in the non-verbal reasoning elements of the entrance test.
By distance from the school, with priority given to children who live nearest to the school as measured by postcode.
School Summary
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) was founded in 1564 and is a mixed, grammar School in Cumbria. The school became an academy in 2011. It is the only grammar school in Cumbria.
QEGS specialises in maths and computing. It has won several awards, including:
The Healthy Schools Award
The International School Award
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style: GL Assessment.
Exam types:
English
Mathematics
Verbal Reasoning
Non-verbal Reasoning
Exam length — 2x 50 minute exams.
Pass mark — Changes each year.
Other exam information:
All questions will be multiple choice and must be answered in a separate booklet.
All exam results will be combined to create the final result.
Scores will be standardised and age-weighted.
Contact information
Website — https://qegs.website/
Contact — https://qegs.website/contact-us/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/QEGS-Penrith-1537915363148855/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/qegspenrith?lang=en
Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/qegspenrith/?igshid=1mbfoq8ow7lz3
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/queen-elizabeth-grammar-school-penrith/about/
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Stockport Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
Stockport Grammar School English PRACTICE PAPER
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Stockport Grammar School Sample Papers and Answers
11 Plus Preparation Resources For Stockport Grammar School
Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exams.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Verbal Reasoning
Exam length — 2x 60 minute papers (English and maths) +1x 50 minute paper (verbal reasoning).
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:
A non-refundable registration fee of £40 is to be paid to the school.
The English paper assesses both comprehension and creative writing. All comprehension questions are multiple choice. 30 minutes is given for each section.
The maths paper tests maths skills in line with the national curriculum for key stage two.
The verbal reasoning paper tests general verbal reasoning questions, all of which are multiple choice.
An interview with the pupil will be required as part of the admissions process.
A progress report will also be required from the child’s previous school.
Entry to the school is dependent on the child’s performance on the entrance exam, interview and progress report.
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Derby Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
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The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Derby Grammar School.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
Other Practice Papers and Answers
Derby Grammar School Sample Papers
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Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Exam length — 2 hours.
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:
A non-refundable fee of £70 will be required to be paid for registration.
All entrance exam questions are based on the KS2 National Curriculum.
The English paper is divided into two parts. The first will assess writing skills and the second will test comprehension.
A school report and references from the child’s current school are required as a part of the admission process.
The entrance examinations take place on in the January of year 6.
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Aylesbury Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers
Our Practice Papers and Answers
GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL test papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Aylesbury Grammar School.
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English Paper 1
English Paper 2
English Paper 3
Maths Paper 1
Maths Paper 2
Maths Paper 3
Verbal Reasoning Paper 1
Verbal Reasoning Paper 2
Verbal Reasoning Paper 3
Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper 1
Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper 2
Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper 3
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English Vocabulary
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
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✅ Practice questions and answers for all types of question commonly found in this 11 Plus exam.
✅ Full examination syllabus coverage to make certain your child is ready for any question that could be included in their exam, even if it hasn’t appeared in recent years.
✅ Full range of question difficulty.
✅ Complete coverage of possible variants for each question type.
✅ A focus on building a student’s proficiency in answering questions quickly and accurately in a variety of possible formats. Exam formats can change, so it’s important to prioritise question familiarity and skill building so that your child can handle any type of 11 Plus question, no matter how exactly it is presented.
✅ The perfect amount of practice to ensure thorough exam preparation, but not too much to overwhelm the student or set unrealistic expectations. This is based on the amount of preparation we have seen our most successful students complete in previous years.
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About the School
Address — Aylesbury Grammar School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7RP
County — Buckinghamshire
Type of school — Boys’ grammar school
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 1300+
Places available in year 7 — 190+
Average applicants per place — Unknown but only around 30% of applicants pass the 11+ exam.
Catchment area — Aylesbury Grammar School does have a catchment area.
Enter your postcode into Buckinghamshire Council's catchment area checker here.
Oversubscription policy - Candidates will only be considered eligible for admission if they meet the required qualifying score of 121 in the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT).
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:
Boys in care or who have previously been in care.
Boys who are eligible for free school meals at the date of the application deadline.
Siblings of boys who will be on roll of Aylesbury Grammar School at the date of the applicant boy's entry to Year 7 in September.
Siblings of girls who will be on roll of Aylesbury High School at the date of the applicant boy's entry to Year 7 in September.
Siblings of boys who have previously been on the roll of Aylesbury Grammar School.
Boys who have exceptional medical or social needs which can only be met at Aylesbury Grammar School, and no other school, where their application for admission is supported by written evidence from a doctor, social worker, educational welfare officer or other appropriately qualified person confirming this.
Boys living in the catchment area of the school as at and continuously from 31st October of the year preceding entry to Year 7 in September.*
All other boys
*Where the number of eligible applicants within each over-subscription category above exceeds the number of places available, places will be allocated by reference to the distance between the applicant boy's home address (as defined by this policy) and the middle of the school's main entrance gate on Walton Road in a straight line, with those living closest receiving higher priority.
School Summary
Aylesbury Grammar School (AGS) was founded in 1598 and is an all-boys grammar school. It specialises in science, languages, maths and computing. The school used to be mixed but in 1959, the girls moved to a separate site, which became today’s Aylesbury High School. The two schools are still closely linked and work together often.
The school became an academy in 2011. It has won many awards including:
Investors in People Status
Artsmark Award
Healthy Schools Award
Sportsmark Award
The International School Award (Intermediate)
The school has consistently high results. In recent years, 78% of students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades 9–7 (A*/A) and 41% of all entries were graded 9-8.
Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment.
Exam types:
English
Verbal reasoning
Non-verbal reasoning
Maths
Exam length — 2 × 45 minute exams.
Qualifying Score — 121 or above.
This score is calculated by age-standardising the child’s scores and adding the marks from both exams together. The topics have the following weighting: 50% verbal reasoning; 25% maths and 25% non-verbal reasoning.
Other exam information —
The first paper includes: comprehension, technical English and verbal reasoning.
The second paper includes: non-verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning and maths.
Questions must be answered in the separate answer booklet provided.
Score will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — https://www.ags.bucks.sch.uk/
Contact — https://www.ags.bucks.sch.uk/contact-us/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/OldAylesburians
Twitter — https://twitter.com/AGSHeadmaster
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Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Exam length — 1x 1 hour English paper +1x 45 minute maths paper + an unknown length NVR paper.
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:
A non-refundable fee of £50 is paid for registration.
The mathematics paper will examine familiarity in a number of skills including solving mathematical problems. No calculators are allowed during the exam.
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Exam Information
Exam style — CAT4.
Exam types:
CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)
English
Mathematics
Exam length — 72 minutes (CAT4) + 2x 15 minute exams (English and maths).
The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:
Figure Classification (10 mins)
Figure Matrices (10 mins)
Verbal Classification (8 mins)
Verbal Analogies (8 mins)
Number Analogies (10 mins)
Number Series (8 mins)
Figure Analysis (9 mins)
Figure Recognition (9 mins)
Interviews — Candidates will be interviewed by a senior member of staff.
Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exams.
Other exam and entry information:
The CAT4 test is administered by GL Assessment and is an online assessment that examines verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning.
The entrance examination will take place in the January of year 6.
A non-refundable fee of £100 is paid to the school for registration.
A reference and school reports from the candidate’s current school will be requested.
On the interview day, after taking CAT4, candidates will be asked to complete a short English creative writing/comprehension task and a short mathematics test which will take 15 minutes each.
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Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam.
Exam types:
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Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the admissions tests.
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There is a non-refundable registration fee of £125.
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