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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | St Thomas More High School Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by St Thomas More High School.

About the School

 

Address — St Thomas More High School, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW

Type of school — Boys’ partially selective grammar school

Headteacher — G Ackred

Religious character — Roman Catholic

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1074

Places available in year 7 —  180 (30 selective based on the CSSE 11+ exams)

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  St Thomas More High School does have a catchment area which gives priority based on location and distance from the school. It covers the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9. 

St Thomas More High School’s Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Up to 30 places will be offered to boys who have passed the 11+ Exam Selective Test as administered by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (of which the school is a founder member), and whose normal place of residence lies within the postcode areas of SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9. 

  2. “Looked after” boys from Catholic families and boys who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted by Catholic families (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).

  3. Baptised, practising Catholic boys living in the parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh on Sea; St. Helen’s, Westcliff on Sea; Sacred Heart, Southend on Sea; St. Georges, Shoebury; St. Peter’s, Eastwood; St. John Fisher, Prittlewell; St. Teresa’s, Rochford; Holy Family, South Benfleet; Our Lady of Ransom, Rayleigh and Our Lady of Canvey, Canvey Island.

  4. Other baptised, practising Catholic boys.

  5. Baptised Catholic boys

  6. Other “looked after” boys and boys who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted by families (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).

  7. Practising Christian boys attending Catholic primary schools. In allocating places, the Governors will consider priority to applications that are supported in writing by their Minister.

  8. Practising Christian boys whose parents desire for them a Catholic education. In allocating places, the Governors will consider priority to applications that are supported in writing by their Minister.

  9. Families who desire a Catholic education for their son. 

If two boys tie, the boy with a sibling at the school will be given preference. If this is not applicable, the proximity of the child’s home to the school will be used (closest will be given priority).

School Summary

St Thomas More High School was established in 1906. It is a Roman Catholic, partially selective school for boys in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. The school has a large sixth form which also admits both boys and girls. It became an academy in 2011.

The school has specialised in mathematics and computing since 2004.

The school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘good’  in 2015. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  303 (in past years a score of above 309 has ensured a place).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | Southend High School for Girls Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Southend High School for Girls.

About the School

 

Address — Southend High School for Girls, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ

Type of school — Girls’ grammar school

Headteacher — Mr Jason Carey

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1178

Places available in year 7 —  180

Average applicants per place — 5 or more

Catchment area —  Southend High School for Girls does have a catchment area covering the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9.

Southend High School for Girls Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who have passed the selection tests.

  2. Children whose normal/habitual place of residence lies within the priority area subject to their passing the selection tests (in rank order). 144 places max.

  3. Children whose normal/habitual place of residence lies outside the priority area subject to their passing the selection tests (in rank order). 

In the event of pupils achieving the same mark for the last available place, priority will be given to any child entitled to ‘preferential consideration’; then, if this does not differentiate, to the pupil who lives closest to the school as measured in a straight line from the front door of the child’s home to the nearest pupil entrance to the school.

Please note - 10% of places reserved for pupils living within the priority area and for pupils living outside the priority area are designated for children who exceed the pass mark and who are entitled to ‘preferential consideration’, including looked-after children and those entitled to Free School Meals.

School Summary

Southend High School for Girls was founded in 1913 and is situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It is an all-girls grammar school with mixed sixth form. It became an academy in 2011. 

The school specialises in languages with students having the option of learning either French, German or Spanish. It holds Healthy Schools status, the International School award and the Eco-Schools award. The school was most recently rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in all inspection areas. 

The school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

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

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

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Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  303 (for inside the school’s catchment area, outside is often considerably higher).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | Westcliff High School for Boys Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Westcliff High School for Boys.

About the School

 

Address — Westcliff High School for Boys, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school

Headteacher — Mr Michael Skelly

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1266

Places available in year 7 —  185

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  Westcliff High School for Boys does have a catchment area which gives priority based on location and distance from the school. It covers the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9. 

Westcliff High School for Boys Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who have passed the selection tests.

  2.  Children  who live within the priority area (postcodes listed above), subject to their passing the selection tests. (184 spaces)

  3. Children who live outside the priority area, subject to their passing the selection test

Please note - 10% of places reserved for pupils living within the priority area and for pupils living outside the priority area are designated for children who exceed the pass mark and who are entitled to ‘preferential consideration’, including looked-after children and those entitled to Free School Meals.

In the event of pupils achieving the same mark for the last available place, priority will be given to the child entitled to ‘preferential consideration’; then, if this does not differentiate, to the pupil who lives closest to the School as measured in a straight line from the front door of the child’s normal/habitual place of residence to the nearest pupil entrance to the School, with those living nearest being given preference.

School Summary

Westcliff High School for Boys was established in 1920 and is a boys’ grammar school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. The school became an academy in 2010. 

Westcliff High School specialises in humanities and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). It also holds the Healthy Schools award. In 2019, 97% of all GCSE students achieved a grade 5 or higher in both English and Maths.

The school encourages students to:

  • Be intellectually curious

  • Have personal integrity

  • Be collaborative and supportive

  • Be open to opportunity 

  • Be globally aware 

  • Be an effective communicator 

  • Be a lifelong learner

The school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

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 — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  303 (a score of 341 is required for students living outside of the priority area).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | Westcliff High School for Girls Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Westcliff High School for Girls.

About the School

 

Address — Westcliff High School for Girls, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS

Type of school — Girls’ grammar school

Headteacher — Dr Paul Hayman

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1269

Places available in year 7 —  184

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  Westcliff High School for Girls does have a catchment area which gives priority based on location and distance from the school. It covers the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9. 

Westcliff High School for Girls’ Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who have passed the selection tests.

  2.  Children  who live within the priority area (postcodes listed above), subject to their passing the selection tests. (184 spaces)

  3. Children who live outside the priority area, subject to their passing the selection test

Please note - 10% of places reserved for pupils living within the priority area and for pupils living outside the priority area are designated for children who exceed the pass mark and who are entitled to ‘preferential consideration’, including looked-after children and those entitled to Free School Meals.

In the event of pupils achieving the same mark for the last available place, priority will be given to the child entitled to ‘preferential consideration’; then, if this does not differentiate, to the pupil who lives closest to the School as measured in a straight line from the front door of the child’s normal/habitual place of residence to the nearest pupil entrance to the School, with those living nearest being given preference. 

School Summary

Westcliff High School for Girls was established in 1920 and is a girls’ grammar school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The school became an academy in 2011 and has a sixth form which accepts both boys and girls.

Westcliff Girls’ has specialised in science and engineering since 2003. The school is a National Teaching School and has previously won both the Healthy Schools Award and the Diana Award. In 2014, Westcliff High School for Girls achieved the second highest GCSE results in the country.

The school’s key aims are:

  • To foster enthusiasm for life-long learning and the pursuit of excellence.

  • To develop in each student the skills, knowledge and qualities needed to play an active role in a changing world.

  • To give students the confidence to apply knowledge, experiment and embrace challenge.

  • To provide opportunities for personal reflection and to encourage a deeper awareness of spiritual, cultural, ethical and social issues.

  • To establish a community where students, staff, parents and governors work as partners with mutual respect and shared responsibility.

  • Our status as a Science and Engineering College allows us to promote high quality learning opportunities for our pupils using new technologies as they become available.

The school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding  in 2010. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  303 (a score of 338 is required for students living outside of the priority area).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | Southend High School for Boys Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Southend High School for Boys.

About the School

 

Address — Southend High School for Boys, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school.

Headteacher — Dr Robin Bevan

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1265

Places available in year 7 —  180

Average applicants per place — 6 or more.

Catchment area —  Southend High School for Boys does have a catchment area covering the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9.

Southend High School for Boys Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who have passed the selection tests.

  2. Children whose normal/habitual place of residence lies within the priority area subject to their passing the selection tests (in rank order). 150 spaces.

  3. Children whose normal/habitual place of residence lies outside the priority area subject to their passing the selection tests (in rank order). 30 spaces.

In the event of pupils achieving the same mark for the last available place, priority will be given to any child entitled to ‘preferential consideration’; then, if this does not differentiate, to the pupil who lives closest to the school as measured in a straight line from the front door of the child’s home to the nearest pupil entrance to the school.

Please note - 10% of places reserved for pupils living within the priority area (15 out of 150) and for pupils living outside the priority area (3 out of 30) are designated for children who exceed the pass mark and who are entitled to ‘preferential consideration’, including looked-after children and those entitled to Free School Meals.

School Summary

Southend High School for Boys (SHSB) was founded in 1895 and is a boys’ grammar school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The school has a large sixth form which allows both boys and girls. It became an academy in 2011.

The school has specialised in languages in 2001. It consistently has over 95% of its students attaining 5 GCSEs grade A*–C each year. In 2020, 75.2% of all GCSE entries received a grade 7-9.

The school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’  in 2014. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  303 (for inside the school’s catchment area, outside is often considerably higher).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | King Edward VI Grammar School Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

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

About the School

 

Address — King Edward VI Grammar School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school.

Headteacher — Tom Carter

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1128

Places available in year 7 —  150

Average applicants per place — 7 or more.

Catchment area —  King Edward VI Grammar School has a catchment area. The school has a priority catchment area which is defined by the area within a distance of 12.5 miles from the school. The child must have been living in this area since September of Year 6 to qualify.

120 spaces are given to candidates in the priority area. 

30 are given to candidates out of the priority area.

You can find a map of the priority area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

Priority area spaces:

Up to 8 out of the 120 ‘priority area’ places are available to the top performing boys in the selection test who fulfil all the following criteria:

  1. At the time of test registration, are EITHER in receipt of the Pupil Premium payment OR are classified as ‘looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children. In each case, this must be declared on the CSSE Supplementary Information Form when registering for the tests (evidence will be required).

  2. Achieved a final standardised score of at least 340.

Further places will be offered in descending rank order of marks to the boys up until 120 places have been awarded to priority area applicants (this total includes any places awarded above).

Out of priority area:

Up to 2 out of these places are available to the top performing boys in the selection test who fulfil all the following criteria regardless of their location:

  1. At the time of test registration, are EITHER in receipt of the Pupil Premium payment OR are classified as ‘looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children. In each case, this must be declared on the CSSE Supplementary Information Form when registering for the tests (evidence will be required).

  2. Achieved a final standardised score of at least 368.

The remaining places from the 30 will then be offered in descending rank order of marks to the boys scoring highest in the selection test.

School Summary

King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) is a boys’ grammar school with mixed sixth form. The school is situated in Chelmsford, Essex and became an academy in 2011. 

KEGS gained a specialism in science in 2004 and gained leading edge status in 2003 (this was renewed in 2006). It also specialises in languages. The school is consistently ranked in the top 50 schools in the country in national examination league tables. 

This school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2006. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  Changes each year.

In 2016, the lowest qualifying score was 332 (or 350 outside the priority area).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | St Bernard’s High School Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by St Bernard’s High School.

About the School

 

Address — St Bernard’s High School, Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS

Type of school — Girls’ partially selective grammar school

Headteacher — Mr Anthony Sharpe

Religious character — Roman Catholic

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 883

Places available in year 7 —  175 (63 selective based on the CSSE 11+ exams)

Average applicants per place — 5 or more.

Catchment area —  St Bernard High School does have a catchment area which gives priority based on location and distance from the school.

St Bernard’s High School’s Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Catholic children in public care or who were previously in public care.

  2. Practising Catholic girls living in the following parishes, whose application is supported by a Certificate of Catholic Practice from their Parish Priest: Our Lady of Lourdes, Leigh-on-Sea; St. Helen’s, Westcliff-on-Sea; Sacred Heart, Southend- on-Sea; St. Teresa’s, Rochford; St. George’s, Shoebury; St. Peter’s, Eastwood; St. John Fisher, Prittlewell; Holy Family, South Benfleet; Our Lady of Ransom, Rayleigh and Our Lady of Canvey, Canvey Island.

  3. Other practising Catholic girls whose application is supported by a Certificate of Catholic Practice from their Parish Priest.

  4.  Baptised Catholics whose application is not supported by a Certificate of Catholic Practice from their Parish Priest.

  5. Other children in public care or who were previously in public care.

  6. Girls of the Eastern Orthodox Church and whose normal place of residence lies within the priority area whose application is supported by their priest.

  7. Practising Christian girls attending Catholic Primary schools, whose application is supported in writing by their Minister.

  8. Practising Christian girls whose normal place of residence lies within the priority area and whose application is supported in writing by their Minister.

  9. Non-Christian girls whose normal place of residence lies within the priority area and whose application is supported in writing by their local religious leader

  10. Applications from girls who do not fall into the above categories. 

Up to 63 selective places will be offered to girls who have passed the 11+ Exam Selective Test as administered by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex and whose normal place of residence lies within the priority area. If two or more girls tie for the final selective place, then it will be awarded using the oversubscription criteria.

School Summary

St Bernard’s High School was founded in 1910 and is a Roman Catholic, partially selective girls’ school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex with a mixed sixth form. The school specialises in the arts and science. It became an academy in 2011.

The school produces consistently high GCSE and A-Level results. In the most recent set of school performance tables, which were published in 2019, Year 11 students at St Bernard’s achieved a Progress 8 figure of 0.89, the highest score in Southend; this score placed St Bernard’s in the top 100 schools in the country. 

The school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘good’  in 2012. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  303 (in past years a score of above 310 has ensured a place).

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

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

About the School

 

Address — Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school with optional sixth form boarding.

Headteacher — Mr John Russell

Cost — Education is free, but all boarding costs are paid.

Boarding fees for 2021 entry are fixed for 2 years and are £4,725 per term.

Pupils in school — 1004 

Places available in year 7 —  128

Average applicants per place — 9 or more.

Catchment area —  Colchester Royal Grammar School has a catchment area. The school give priority based on location and distance from the school building (closest first).

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after (or previously looked after) children who have named CRGS as a preferred school and who score more than 320 in the selection tests. (Up to 12 places).

  2. Children who receive free school meals or pupil premium who have named CRGS as a preferred school and who score more than 320 in the selection tests. (Up to 12 places).

  3. The remaining places will then be offered in descending rank order of marks to the boys scoring highest in the selection tests.

Where two or more applicants achieve the same rank, preference will first be given to the child in care/eligible for the pupil premium/eligible for free schools meals. If this is not applicable, the boy living closest to the school by straight line measurement will be awarded the place (measured from the school main entrance front doors).

School Summary

Colchester Royal Grammar School is a boys’ grammar school in Colchester, Essex. It was established in 1206 and has a mixed sixth form, allowing both boys and girls. Boys are able to board at the school for sixth form.

The school became an academy in 2012 and specialises in science. In 2013, it was recognised as a National Support and Teaching School. The school’s sixth form often ranks highly for A-Level results. CRGS is ranked 27th in the country for Oxbridge admissions.  

This school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

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 — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  Changes each year.

In 2016, the lowest qualifying score was 350.

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | Colchester County High School For Girls (cchsg) Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Colchester County High School For Girls (CCHSG).

About the School

 

Address — Colchester County High School For Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US.

Type of school — Girls’ grammar school 

Headteacher — Mrs Gillian Marshall

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1031 

Places available in year 7 —  192

Average applicants per place — 6 or more.

Catchment area —  Colchester County High School for Girls does not have a catchment area.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked After Children or Previously Looked After Children who score 320 or above in the selection test.

  2. Up to 20 places will be allocated to the highest scoring candidates on the Order of Merit List who are eligible for the pupil premium on the date that the 11+ test is taken and who achieve a standardised test score of 320 or above.

  3. Places will then be allocated in descending score order from the Rank Order of Merit List, highest scoring first, until all places are filled. 

Where two or more applicants achieve the same rank, preference will first be given to the child eligible for the pupil premium if they have not already been offered a place, followed by the girl living closest to the school by straight line measurement, measured from the school main entrance front doors.

School Summary

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective, girls, grammar school in Colchester, Essex. The school was established in 1909 and moved to its current site in 1957. 

The school always ranks well in exam league tables. In 2018, the school came joint first in the country in the GCSE league tables. It became an academy in 2011 and specialises in Science and Languages, offering French, German and Latin.

This school is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2009. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  Changes each year.

In 2016, the lowest qualifying score was 350.

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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 | Shoeburyness High School Guide

Practice Papers and Answers

English Paper 1

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 2

Exam Paper (Comprehension and Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

English Paper 3

Exam Paper (Comprehension)

Exam Paper (Creative Writing)

Answers (Comprehension)

Mark Scheme (Creative Writing)

Maths Paper 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 2

Exam Paper

Answers

Maths Paper 3

Exam Paper

Answers

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

About the School

 

Address — Shoeburyness High School, Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL

Type of school — Partially selective, mixed grammar school.

Headteacher — Ms Clare Costello

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1753

Places available in year 7 —  310 (31 of which are selective and based on the CSSE 11 results).

Average applicants per place — 4 or more.

Catchment area —  Shoeburyness High School has a catchment area. Please see the map below.

Shoeburyness High School Catchment Area

You can check if your postcode is in the catchment area here.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children.

  2. Up to 31 pupils will be granted preferential admission on the basis of their performance in the selection test procedure organised by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex.

    1. If any selective places remain unfilled, the Governors should consider whether any of the remaining applicants who took the selection tests are eligible to be awarded a borderline selective place. In doing so, preference will be given to those students with the highest scores in order of merit (298 or above).

  3.  Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the school and who have an older sibling attending the school.

  4. Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the school.

  5. Pupils who live outside the catchment area served by the school and who have an older sibling attending the school.

  6. Pupils who live outside the catchment area served by the school.

Within each category, priority will be given to a pupil in public care. Therefore, a pupil in public care living outside the catchment area for the school will get preference over a pupil not in public care living inside the catchment area.

School Summary

Shoeburyness High school is a partially selective, mixed, grammar school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The school became an academy in 2011 and has been a technology specialist college since 1999. It also has a CAD/CAM Centre. 

In 2008, the school became a Leading Space Education School after the creation of a Year 8 Space Academy Course. The school works with local primary schools as part of this course.

Shoeburyness High School is a member of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT). It is also part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex:

CSSE Members. (Source)

Ofsted rated this school as ‘good’ in 2017. Find their reports here.

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

Exam Information

Exam style — The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE).

Exam topics:

  • English and Verbal Reasoning

  • Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2 × 1 hour exams (plus 10 minutes reading time).

Qualifying score —  298

Other exam information:

  • The English paper will consist of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, creative/extended writing, and applied reasoning (literacy and verbal). 

  • The Mathematics paper will consist of questions consistent with KS2 National curriculum and applied reasoning (mathematical/non-verbal).

  • The overall score will have a 50:50 weighting - English (50%) and Mathematics (50%).

  • Score will be aggregated and mathematically standardised for each candidate.

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

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