Our 11+ Papers and Answers
The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by St Mary's School, Cambridge.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
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Exam Information
Exam style — CEM Select and school’s own exam.
Exam types and lengths:
English
CEM Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)
Exam length — Unknown.
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 CEM Select is an online assessment that tests verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning.
The entrance examinations take place in the January of year 6.
The English paper tests creative writing only.
A school report and defence will be requested from the candidate’s current school.
Bursaries and scholarships are available.
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