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11-plus (grammar school entrance): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Varies by area: English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Usually September of Year 6.

At a glance

Who takes itYear 6
SubjectsVaries by area: English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning
WhenUsually September of Year 6
Format
  • Set by local consortia or schools, often using GL Assessment or other providers.
  • Multiple-choice or standard-answer papers.
Does it count?Used for selection in areas with grammar schools (for example Kent, Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire).
Official informationgov.uk

Practice tests in this format

🔢 11-plus maths

Practice Test 130 questions · Number · Statistics & Probability · Algebra
Practice Test 230 questions · Number · Statistics & Probability · Number (Money)
Practice Test 330 questions · Number · Number (Money) · Geometry & Measures
Practice Test 430 questions · Number · Number (Money) · Algebra
Practice Test 530 questions · Geometry & Measures · Number · Number (Money)

📖 11-plus English

Practice Test 120 questions · Key details · Inference · Theme
Practice Test 220 questions · Key details · Inference · Punctuation
Practice Test 320 questions · Key details · Grammar · Usage
Practice Test 420 questions · Key details · Punctuation · Inference
Practice Test 520 questions · Grammar · Supporting details · Spelling

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 11-plus (grammar school entrance)?

Varies by area: English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Usually September of Year 6. Used for selection in areas with grammar schools (for example Kent, Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire).

What is the format?

Set by local consortia or schools, often using GL Assessment or other providers. Multiple-choice or standard-answer papers.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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