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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

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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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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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

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

CEM MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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Other Practice Papers and Answers

CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

11 Plus Preparation Resources For Heathfield School

  • For Heathfield 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.


  • 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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. Verbal Reasoning

    Click here to learn more and book your first workshop.

  • 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.

    Click here to learn more and book.

  • 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.

    1. 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

    2. Save 15% if you spend over £100 on 11+ Revision Packs and resources.

      Offer Code: BIGBUNDLE

  • We offer personalised marking and feedback on your child’s writing.

    Click here to submit your child’s work.

  • We have plenty of 11 Plus exam and preparation advice, as well as free resources to help get you started, available on our blog.

    Click here to get started.

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

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

CEM MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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.

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Other CEM Sample Papers and Answers

CEM Select Online Familiarisation Test

Online Test

Verbal Reasoning

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

Numerical Reasoning/Maths

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus test papers by Reading Girls’ School.

11 Plus Preparation Resources For Reading Girls’ School

  • 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.

  • 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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. Verbal Reasoning

    Click here to learn more and book your first workshop.

  • 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.

    Click here to learn more and book.

  • 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.

    1. 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

    2. Save 15% if you spend over £100 on 11+ Revision Packs and resources.

      Offer Code: BIGBUNDLE

  • We offer personalised marking and feedback on your child’s writing.

    Click here to submit your child’s work.

  • We have plenty of 11 Plus exam and preparation advice, as well as free resources to help get you started, available on our blog.

    Click here to get started.

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:

  1. Children in care or who have been in care.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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. 

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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

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test

Online Practice Test

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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Downe House School | Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers

Our Practice Papers and Answers

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 Downe House School.

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test

Online Practice Test

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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Worth School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Worth School.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

You can sign up to receive more 11 Plus papers and resources by using the email form above.

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CEM Select online test.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

  • Non-verbal reasoning

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for these exams.

Other exam information —

  • All exams are taken online in the January of Year 6.

For information on Worth School’s use of the ISEB Common Pre-Test for Year 9 entry, click here.

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St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

Our Practice Papers and Answers

GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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

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Other GL Sample Papers and Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

MATHS PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

MATHS PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

MATHS PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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

11 Plus Preparation Resources For St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School

  • For St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School, we recommend signing up for our expert 11 Plus tuition in the following subjects.

    • 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.

  • 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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. Verbal Reasoning

    Click here to learn more and book your first workshop.

  • 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.

    Click here to learn more and book.

  • Click here to view our 11+ Revision Packs for St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar 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.

    1. 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

    2. Save 15% if you spend over £100 on 11+ Revision Packs and resources.

      Offer Code: BIGBUNDLE

  • We offer personalised marking and feedback on your child’s writing.

    Click here to submit your child’s work.

  • We have plenty of 11 Plus exam and preparation advice, as well as free resources to help get you started, available on our blog.

    Click here to get started.

About the School

 

Address — St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School, 1 Langley Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF

County — Berkshire

Type of school — Mixed, Roman Catholic grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 900+

Places available in year 7 —  150+

Average applicants per place — 5 or more

In recent years, there have been 800+ applications for just 150+ spaces.

Catchment area —  Entry to the school is based firstly on the scores gained in the entrance test. Children must achieve the minimum score to be considered eligible.

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

  1. Children in care or who have been in care.

  2. Practising Baptised Catholic children with a Priest’s reference

  3. Other Baptised Catholic children.

  4. Baptised or Dedicated Children of other Christian Churches with a religious leader’s reference. 

  5. Baptised or Dedicated Children of other Christian Churches

  6. Children from Other Faiths who attend a Slough Catholic Primary School within St Peter’s Pastoral Area, (Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary School, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School and St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School) and live in Slough with a permanent home address. 

  7. Children from Other Faiths who attend a Slough Primary School within St Peter’s Pastoral Area Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary School, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School and St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School. 

  8. Children of other faiths with a religious leader’s reference. 

  9. Children of other faiths.

  10. Any other children.

School Summary

St. Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School is a co-educational, Catholic grammar school; it is the only one in the country. The school was founded in 1897 and promotes a Roman Catholic lifestyle. Four out of five students at the school are Roman Catholic.

The school specialises in English, history and religious studies. It received the Artsmark Silver in 2010 and a Fair Trade status in 2011. 

In recent years, the school has achieved outstanding GCSE results, including 99% of students achieving a grade 5 in English and Mathematics. These results put the school in the top 1% of the country.

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 Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Mathematics/Numerical Reasoning

  • English

Pass mark —  A standardised score of 111 is the minimum score required to be eligible for consideration for admissions.

Other exam information — Both exams will cover a combination of all topics and consist of multiple choice style questions. Both papers include verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths.

St. Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School uses the same 11+ Entrance Test as the other grammar schools in the Slough Consortium (Herschel Grammar School, Langley Grammar School and Upton Court Grammar School). If you are applying to multiple schools in this category, your child only needs to take the tests once.

Scores will be standardised.

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Queen Anne's School, Caversham | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The test papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Queen Anne's School, Caversham.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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Other Practice Papers and Answers

CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

ISEB Common Entrance English Practice PAPER 1

Exam Paper (Part 1)

Exam Paper (Part 2)

ISEB Common Entrance Maths Practice PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answers

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam, CEM Select and ISEB Common Entrance.

Exam types:

  • English

  • CEM Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)

  • ISEB English and maths (only set for girls applying for a scholarship)

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam information:

  • The CEM Select is an online assessment that tests verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning.

  • These two examinations are done on the assessment day. Common entrance examinations are completed at a later date for those wishing to apply for a scholarship or receive an offe4r stating ‘subject to common entrance’.

  • During the assessment day, a group interview will take place. Non-assessed workshops will also take place, allowing the girls to get to know each other and also get a glimpse of life at the school.

  • The common entrance examinations are set by ISEB.

  • The assessment day usually takes place in October prior to the year of entry. The common entrance examinations take place in January.

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Holme Grange School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

Our 11+ Papers and Answers

The test papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Holme Grange School.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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Other Practice Papers and Answers

CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CEM Select.

Exam types:

  • English

  • CEM Select

Exam length — 2x 1 hour exams.

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:

  • The CEM Select is an online test that examines verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning.

  • The school’s own English paper assesses only creative writing.

  • The entrance examinations are held in the January of year 6.

  • Applicants will also sit an interview with the headteacher as part of the admissions process.

  • A report from the child’s current school will be required.

  • The registration deadline is usually towards the end of November of year 6.

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Langley Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

Our Practice Papers and Answers

GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus test papers by Langley Grammar School.

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Other GL Sample Papers and Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

ENGLISH PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

MATHS PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

MATHS PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

MATHS PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

Exam Paper

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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    • Multiple Choice Comprehension

    • 11+ Verbal Reasoning

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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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. 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.

    1. 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

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About the School

 

Address — Langley Grammar School, Reddington Drive, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7QS

County — Berkshire

Type of school — Mixed grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1200+

Places available in year 7 —  180+

Average applicants per place — 6 or more

In recent years, there have been 1400+ applications for only 180+ spaces.

Catchment area —  Entry to the school is based firstly on the scores gained in the entrance test.

Pupils who achieve an equal score which is over the qualifying minimum score are then prioritised based on the following criteria:

  1. Any Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education Health and Care Plan where the School has been named by the Local Authority will be admitted automatically.

  2. Children in care or who have been in care.

  3. Children who live within the school’s Priority Area 1 which consists of the following postcodes: SL3 7, SL3 8, SL3 9, SL3 0.

  4. Children who live within the schools’ Priority Area 2 AND are eligible for Pupil Premium. Priority Area 2 consists of the following postcodes: : SL0, SL1, SL2, SL3 (outside Area 1), SL4, TW18, TW19, TW20, UB3, UB4, UB7, UB8, UB10.

  5. Children of permanent members of the school staff who have been continuously employed by the school for a period of not less than 2 years.

  6. Children who live within the school’s Priority Area 2 which consists of the following postcodes: SL0, SL1, SL2, SL3 (outside Area 1), SL4, TW18, TW19, TW20, UB3, UB4, UB7, UB8, UB10.

  7. Children who live within the school’s Priority Area 3which consists of the following postcodes: SL5, SL6, SL7, SL8, SL9, TW3, TW4, TW5, TW7, TW13, TW14, TW15, UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6, UB9, HA1, HA2, HA3, HA4, HA5, HA6, W5, W7, W13, RG12, RG42.

  8. Children who live outside the school’s Priority Areas.

School Summary

Langley Grammar School was established in 1956 and is a co-educational, selective grammar school in Langley. It has a large sixth form and is designated as a National teaching School. In 2012 it became an academy.

The school has specialisms in mathematics and computing. It has also been awarded multiple awards, including the Sports Mark and the Healthy Schools silver award.

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 Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Mathematics/Numerical Reasoning

  • English

Pass mark —  A standardised score of 111 is the minimum score required to be eligible for consideration for admissions.

Other exam information — Both exams will cover a combination of all topics and consist of multiple choice style questions. Both papers include verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths.

Upton Court Grammar School uses the same 11+ Entrance Test as the other grammar schools in the Slough Consortium (Herschel Grammar School, Langley Grammar School, St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School and Upton Court Grammar School). If you are applying to multiple schools in this category, your child only needs to take the tests once.

Scores will be standardised.

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The Marist School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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Model Answers

Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and GL.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

  • Non-verbal reasoning

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:

  • The school recommends interested applicants apply two years prior to their child joining year 7.

  • The English paper examines both comprehension and creative writing skills.

  • Once registered, the students will be sent a ‘Marist passport’ in which they will be asked to complete an ‘all about me’ project at home.

  • The applicants will be interviewed in small groups where they will be asked to submit the project they were sent to complete.

  • The entrance examinations are held in the November of year 6.

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

Exam Information

Exam style — CEM Select and school written exams.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • CEM select

Exam length — 2 hours.

Pass mark —  No definitive pass mark.

Other exam information —

  • The English paper usually consists of writing skills, comprehension passages, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling.

  • For the school’s maths exam, the child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills are assessed. A general maths paper include measurement, geometry, Statistics and number.

  • The school also uses the CEM Select exam to assess verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning through a series of short online tests.

  • Interviews are also conducted by a senior staff member and with a parent present.

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St Joseph's College Reading | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

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Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

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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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. 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.

    1. 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.

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass mark for the exams.

Other exam information:

  • A non-refundable fee of £50 is charged for registration.

  • Entry to the school depends on the child’s success on the entrance examinations and a satisfactory report from the child’s current school.

  • The entrance examinations are held in January of the year of entry.

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Queenswood | Free 11 Plus (11+) ISEB Pre-Test Practice Papers and Answers

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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Answering Booklet

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test

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    Learn more about how our 11+ exam preparation courses work here.

  • 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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. Verbal Reasoning

    Click here to learn more and book your first workshop.

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    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 Queenswood.

    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 — 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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Upton Court Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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Answering Booklet

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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Answering Booklet

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

Exam Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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    • 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.

  • 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:

    1. Creative Writing

    2. English Vocabulary

    3. English Comprehension

    4. Verbal Reasoning

    Click here to learn more and book your first workshop.

  • 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.

    Click here to learn more and book.

  • Click here to view our 11+ Revision Packs for Upton Court Grammar 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.

    1. 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

    2. Save 15% if you spend over £100 on 11+ Revision Packs and resources.

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About the School

 

Address — Upton Court Grammar School, Lascelles Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7PR

County — Berkshire

Type of school — Mixed grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1100+

Places available in year 7 —  170+

Average applicants per place — 5 or more

In recent years, there have been over 1400 applications for just 170+ spaces.

Catchment area —  Entry to the school is based firstly on the scores gained in the entrance test.

Pupils who achieve an equal score which is over the qualifying minimum score are then prioritised based on the following criteria:

  1. Children in care or who have been in care.

  2. Children who are currently eligible, or have been eligible within the past six years, for Free School Meals (Pupil Premium). Up to 20 spaces. 

  3. Children of members of staff who have been employed for 2 years or more.

  4.  Children that are attending a primary school that is a member of Pioneer Educational Trust, as the designated feeder schools. 

  5. Highest score in the 11+ test.

  6. Proximity to the school.

School Summary

Upton Court Grammar School (previously known as Slough Grammar) was founded in 1912 and is a mixed, selective grammar school. In 2011, it became an academy.

The school specialises in languages and science. It is  a Leading Edge School, an ICT-Focus School, a Training School and an International School, with connections in China, Pakistan, India, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Cyprus, Sweden and South Africa. The school has a Sixth Form partnership with St Bernard’s Grammar School.

In recent years, almost all GCSE candidates achieved 5 or more passes between grades 9 - 4 (A*-C), including English and Maths.

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 Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Mathematics/Numerical Reasoning

  • English

Pass mark —  A standardised score of 111 is the minimum score required to be eligible for consideration for admissions.

Other exam information — Both exams will cover a combination of all topics and consist of multiple choice style questions. Both papers include verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths. 

Upton Court Grammar School uses the same 11+ Entrance Test as the other grammar schools in the Slough Consortium (Herschel Grammar School, Langley Grammar School, St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School and Upton Court Grammar School). If you are applying to multiple schools in this category, your child only needs to take the tests once.

Scores will be standardised.

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Luckley House School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions

CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE

Parent’s Guide

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CAT 4.

Exam types:

  • English (writing)

  • 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:

  1. Figure Classification (10 mins)

  2. Figure Matrices (10 mins)

  3. Verbal Classification (8 mins)

  4. Verbal Analogies (8 mins)

  5. Number Analogies (10 mins)

  6. Number Series (8 mins)

  7. Figure Analysis (9 mins)

  8. Figure Recognition (9 mins)

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 £100 is paid for registration.

  • The school recommends interested applicants apply end of November of the year prior to the child joining year 7.

  • The school’s English paper tests the child’s creative writing abilities.

  • The CAT 4 is an online cognitive abilities test that assesses acquired skills in verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning.

  • The entrance examinations are held in the January of the year 6.

  • Applicants will have an interview with the headteacher or senior member of staff as part of the assessment process. They will be asked to complete a personal ‘storyboard’ to showcase their hobbies achievements and interests.

  • A report from the child’s current headteacher will also be required.

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The Abbey School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

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Mark Scheme

INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answers

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Exam Information

Exam style — School written exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Reasoning (verbal and non-verbal)

Exam length — 2x 1hour exams and 1x 45 minutes exam.

Interviews — The girls that are registered will be invited for an interview day in the autumn term. They will spend the day sampling the life at The Abbey. They will participate in a workshop, an activity session as well as a short informal interview. Lunch will be included.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The 11+ tests take place in January in the year of entry.

  • The entrance examination tests are based on the National Curriculum and are designed to assess potential.

  • A non-refundable fee of £100 is charged for registration of the 11+ entrance exam for The Abbey school.

  • Registrations must be submitted by December of the year before entry.

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Herschel Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

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ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus test papers by Herschel Grammar School.

11 Plus Preparation Resources For Herschel Grammar School

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About the School

 

Address — Herschel Grammar School, Northampton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW

County — Berkshire

Type of school — Mixed grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1000+

Places available in year 7 —  150+

Average applicants per place — 10 or more

In previous years, there have been 1400+ applications for just 140+ spaces

Catchment area —  Entry to the School is based firstly on the scores gained in the entrance test.

Pupils who achieve an equal score which is over the qualifying minimum score are then prioritised based on the following criteria:

  1. Any Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education Health and Care Plan where the School has been named by the Local Authority will be admitted automatically.

  2. Children in care or who have been in care.

  3. Children who live within four miles of the school (in a straight line from the front door of your child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance gate of the school). The closer you live, the higher the priority.

  4. Children eligible for Pupil Premium who live within 10 miles of the school.

  5. Children of permanent members of the school staff who have been continuously employed by the school for a period of not less than 2 years.

School Summary

Herschel Grammar School is a selective, co-educational grammar school in Slough. It is part of both the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools and an over-16 consortium with Baylis Court School and The Westgate School. Herschel also runs the Herschel Pupil Training Centre for pupils from Slough and neighbouring local authorities. The school specialises in science, maths, computing and technology. In 2012, it became an academy.

The school has had many names over the years, including:

  • Slough Technical School

  • Slough Technical High School (to 1972)

  • Herschel High School (1972 to 1984)

  • Sir William Herschel Grammar School (from 1984)

  • Herschel Grammar School

In recent years, GCSE candidates at the school have achieved their highest ever results, including a record-breaking 8-9 (A*) pass rate of 46%. 

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 Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Mathematics/Numerical Reasoning

  • English

Pass mark —  A standardised score of 111 is the minimum score required to be eligible for consideration for admissions.

Other exam information — Both exams will cover a combination of all topics and consist of multiple choice style questions. Both papers include verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths.

Upton Court Grammar School uses the same 11+ Entrance Test as the other grammar schools in the Slough Consortium (Herschel Grammar School, Langley Grammar School, St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School and Upton Court Grammar School). If you are applying to multiple schools in this category, your child only needs to take the tests once.

Scores will be standardised.

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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ISEB COMMON PRE-TEST VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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ISEB Pre-Test Familiarisation Test

Online Practice Test

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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Our 11+ Practice Papers and Answers

The test papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Leighton Park School.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Creative writing

Exam length — 3x 1 hour exams.

Pass mark —  Different each year.

Other exam information:

  • The English paper includes comprehension (focusing on testing inference), spelling, vocabulary and punctuation questions.

  • The maths paper assesses problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills.

  • A non-refundable fee of £100 is paid for registration of the entrance exam.

  • The entrance tests will be taken at the school.

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