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Download 11+ practice papers and 11+ past papers for free, with answers.

11+ Practice Papers

Bond

These 11+ Practice Papers from Bond can be downloaded free of charge.

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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet
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11+ English Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (10-Min Test)
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11+ English Answers (10-Min Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Comprehension Test 1)
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11+ English Answers (Comprehension Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Comprehension Test 2)
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11+ English Answers (Comprehension Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Comprehension Test 3)
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11+ English Answers (Comprehension Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (English Test)
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11+ English Answers (English Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 5-6)
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11+ English Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 5-6)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 6-7)
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11+ English Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 6-7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 7-8)
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11+ English Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 7-8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 8-9)
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11+ English Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 8-9)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 9-10)
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11+ English Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 9-10)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 10-11)
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11+ English Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 10-11)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (2004)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2006)
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11+ English Answers (2004)
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11+ English Answers (2006)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet
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11+ Maths Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (10-Min Test)
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11+ Maths Answers (10-Min Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Maths Test)
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11+ Maths Answers (Maths Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 5-6)
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11+ Maths Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 5-6)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 6-7)
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11+ Maths Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 6-7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 7-8)
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11+ Maths Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 7-8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 8-9)
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11+ Maths Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 8-9)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 9-10)
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11+ Maths Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 9-10)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (No-Nonsense Ages 10-11)
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11+ Maths Answers (No-Nonsense Ages 10-11)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Times Tables)
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11+ Maths Answers (Times Tables)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Mixed
11+ Mixed Question Booklet (Placement Test)
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11+ Mixed Answers (Placement Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (10-Min Test)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers (10-Min Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (2004)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers (2004)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (10-Min Test)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (10-Min Test)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (2004)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (2004)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Sample Test)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Sample Test)
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Bond also published these very helpful CEM 11+ practice papers several years ago. While CEM is no longer used, these papers are still useful for practice.

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CEMCEM Mixed
11+ Mixed Question Booklet
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11+ Mixed Answers
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These free 11+ practice papers by Bond are valuable resources for pupils preparing for their 11 plus exams. This collection of Bond papers includes all the key subjects (maths, English reading, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning) as well as full answers. Bond's materials are designed to align with GL Assessment standards, helping pupils familiarise themselves with the test format and build confidence before facing their actual 11+ entrance exams.

GL Assessment

These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves.

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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Answer Sheet (Test 1)
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11+ English Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ English Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Answer Sheet (Test 2)
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11+ English Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ English Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Answer Sheet (Test 1)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Answer Sheet (Test 2)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Mixed
11+ Mixed Answer Sheet (Non-Verbal & Maths)
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11+ Mixed Question Booklet (Non-Verbal & Maths)
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11+ Mixed Answers (Non-Verbal & Maths)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Test 1)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Test 2)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Test 3)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 3)
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Test 1)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Test 2)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Test 3)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 3)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet (Verbal Skills)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Verbal Skills)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Verbal Skills)
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These free GL 11+ practice papers are published by GL Assessment, the creators of the actual 11 plus exam papers used in many grammar schools. This comprehensive collection includes a range of 11+ maths papers and English reading papers as well as verbal and non-verbal reasoning papers. As you might expect, These GL 11+ practice papers closely mirror the format and difficulty of the real GL 11+ tests, providing pupils with authentic exam experience. GL Assessment's practice papers come with detailed answers, making them invaluable for understanding exam questions and improving performance.

Exam Ninja

These Free 11+ Practice Papers from Exam Ninja can be downloaded free of charge.

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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ English Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ English Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 3)
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11+ English Answers (Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 4)
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11+ English Answers (Test 4)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 5)
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11+ English Answers (Test 5)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 6)
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11+ English Answers (Test 6)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 7)
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11+ English Answers (Test 7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 8)
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11+ English Answers (Test 8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 9)
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11+ English Answers (Test 9)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 10)
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11+ English Answers (Test 10)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 3)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 4)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 4)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 5)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 5)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 6)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 6)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 7)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 8)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 9)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 9)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 10)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 10)
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These free 11 plus practice papers (published by Exam Ninja) are extremely valuable downloads for pupils preparing for their 11 plus exams. This collection of Exam Ninja papers includes English and Maths tests written to align with GL Assessment standards as well as full answers. Use these 11+ practice papers to build confidence before children face their real 11+ entrance exams.

Owl Tutors

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors.

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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 7)
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11+ English Answers (Test 7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 8)
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11+ English Answers (Test 8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 1a)
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11+ English Answers (Test 1a)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 2a)
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11+ English Answers (Test 2a)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 3a)
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11+ English Answers (Test 3a)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 4a)
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11+ English Answers (Test 4a)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 5a)
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11+ English Answers (Test 5a)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Question Booklet (Test 6a)
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11+ English Answers (Test 6a)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 4)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 4)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 5)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 5)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 6)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 6)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 7)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 8)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Test 9)
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11+ Maths Answers (Test 9)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 2)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 3)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 3)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 4)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 4)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 5)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 5)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Writing
11+ Writing Question Booklet (Test 1b)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Writing
11+ Writing Question Booklet (Test 2b)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Writing
11+ Writing Question Booklet (Test 3b)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Writing
11+ Writing Question Booklet (Test 5b)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Writing
11+ Writing Question Booklet (Test 6b)
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This collection of free 11+ practice papers from Owl Tutors provides valuable resources for pupils preparing for their 11 plus exams. This selection includes 11+ maths papers, writing papers and reading papers, all available as free PDFs with answers. These 11 plus practice papers closely resemble actual GL 11+ papers, offering essential exam practice. Pupils can download these free of charge to familiarise themselves with various exam questions and boost their confidence for their real 11+ tests.

CGP

These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. They are up to date and extremely useful.

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GL AssessmentGL Assessment English
11+ English Answer Sheet
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11+ English Question Booklet
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11+ English Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
11+ Maths Answer Sheet
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11+ Maths Question Booklet
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11+ Maths Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers
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These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them.

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CEMCEM Maths
11+ Maths Answer Sheet
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11+ Maths Question Booklet
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11+ Maths Answers
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CEMCEM Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Answers
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CEMCEM Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Answer Sheet
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers
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These 11+ practice papers were published by by CGP, a renowned educational publisher. We're grateful to CGP for granting us permission to distribute these valuable resources. Their 11 plus exam papers are up to date and exceptionally useful for exam preparation. These free 11+ practice papers (available as downloadable PDFs with answers) closely mirror the format and difficulty of actual GL Assessment tests. These 11 plus mock test papers (in maths, English comprehension, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning) offer pupils a realistic exam experience, helping them familiarise themselves with various question types and boost their confidence for the real 11+ tests.

CSSE

These Free CSSE 11+ Practice Papers were published by the 11+ exam board CSSE.

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CSSECSSE English
11+ English Question Booklet (2015)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2016)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2017)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2018)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2019)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2020)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2021)
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11+ English Question Booklet (2022)
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11+ English Answers (2015)
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11+ English Answers (2016)
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11+ English Answers (2017)
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11+ English Answers (2018)
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11+ English Answers (2019)
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11+ English Answers (2020)
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11+ English Answers (2021)
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11+ English Answers (2022)
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CSSECSSE English
11+ English Question Booklet (Familiarisation)
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11+ English Answers (Familiarisation)
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CSSECSSE Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (2015)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (2016)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (2017)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (2018)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (2019)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (2020)
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11+ Maths Question Booklet (2021)
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11+ Maths Answers (2015)
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11+ Maths Answers (2016)
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11+ Maths Answers (2021)
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11+ Maths Answers (2022)
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CSSECSSE Maths
11+ Maths Question Booklet (Familiarisation)
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11+ Maths Answers (Familiarisation)
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CSSECSSE Writing
11+ Writing Question Booklet (2015)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (2017)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (2018)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (2019)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (2020)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (2021)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (2022)
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11+ Writing Question Booklet (Familiarisation)
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These 11+ practice papers were published by CSSE (the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex), a key provider of 11 plus exam papers. These free 11 plus papers (complete with answers) are provided as PDFs, offering comprehensive preparation for the CSSE 11+ tests. These 11 plus practice papers (including 11+ maths, English reading and writing papers) all mirror the actual CSSE exam format, providing pupils with authentic 11 plus mock test papers complete with detailed answers to help understand the exam questions.

11+ For You

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by "11+ For You".

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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 1)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 2)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 2)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 3)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 3)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 4)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 4)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 5)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 5)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 6)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 6)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 7)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 7)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 8)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 8)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 9)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 9)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 10)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 10)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 11)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 11)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 12)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 12)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 13)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 13)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 15)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 15)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 16)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 16)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 17)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 17)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 18)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 18)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 19)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 19)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 20)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 20)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 21)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 21)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 22)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 22)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 23)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 23)
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GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 24)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 24)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 25)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 26)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 26)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 27)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 27)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 28)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 28)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 29)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 29)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 30)
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Examberry

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by "Examberry".

Exam BoardSubjectAnswer SheetQuestion BookletAnswersComplete PDF PackPremium Downloads
GL AssessmentGL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning
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Independent Junction

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Independent Junction.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswersComplete PDF PackPremium Downloads
GL AssessmentGL Assessment Verbal Reasoning
11+ Verbal Reasoning Question Booklet (Test 1)
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Answers (Test 1)
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These 11+ practice papers were initially written some time ago by Independent Junction, a former educational publisher.

IPS

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).

Exam BoardSubjectAnswer SheetQuestion BookletAnswersComplete PDF PackPremium Downloads
GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
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These 11+ practice papers were published by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd), a former educational publisher.

Schofield & Sims

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Schofield & Sims.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswersComplete PDF PackPremium Downloads
GL AssessmentGL Assessment Maths
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These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.

Free 11+ Practice Papers

Welcome to the UK's largest collection of free 11+ practice papers for 2025 entry. All papers include answers and are available as instant PDF downloads. Updated weekly with new papers from GL Assessment, CEM, and 163 grammar schools.

11+ Papers are used by all grammar schools as part of their entry procedure. We host a number of free practice papers for 11+ entry, published by Exam Ninja, Bond, Owl Tutors, GL Assessment, CSSE and CGP (as well as many more).

The purpose of the 11+ is to gauge your child's intelligence and academic potential. Test providers try hard to craft exams that children cannot prepare for but it's a very tricky task. No matter how they are structured, good preparation will always be essential.

11+ papers are not easy. Their purpose is to separate higher ability children so don't expect your child to achieve full marks. However, with 11+ practice papers you will see their performance and confidence improve.

11 plus papers are available in English Reading, Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-Verbal reasoning (and sometimes, writing too!). Pay close attention to the subjects and 11+ test provider for your target schools. Some grammar schools test certain subjects while others don't so make sure your preparation is correctly targeted.

Several grammar schools require a separate test in creative writing. These are sometimes used to analyse children's grammar, punctuation and spelling (as well as their imagination) but more often than not this test is used as a tie-breaker.

As a further complication, some grammar schools will use two 11+ exam papers whilst others will use three or more. Pay close attention to the number of 11 plus exam papers for your target school.

We firmly recommend using 11+ practice papers to help your child prepare for their real 11+ papers.

Past 11+ Papers

A number of schools publish 11 plus past papers for children to use to familiarise themselves with the subjects and question styles before their real 11+ exams.

Below is an exhaustive table of all the 11+ past papers from grammar schools in England. Click on the links below to read each school's full 11+ entrance guide and download their 11+ past papers.

Grammar SchoolExam BoardSubject11+ Past PapersPremium Downloads
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (Greater Manchester)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Barton Court Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Beths Grammar School (Bexley, London)GL AssessmentMaths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Bexley Grammar School (Bexley, London)GL AssessmentMaths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Borden Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Calday Grange Grammar School (Wirral)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Cranbrook School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Dane Court Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Dartford Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Denmark Road High School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Devonport High School for Boys (Devon)Internal*
*Now use GL Assessment
English
English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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Maths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Dover Grammar School for Boys (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Dover Grammar School for Girls (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Ermysted's Grammar School (North Yorkshire)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Gravesend Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Haberdashers' Adams (Shropshire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Heckmondwike Grammar School (West Yorkshire)CEM*
*Now use Internal
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Highsted Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Highworth Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Invicta Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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King Edward VI Aston School (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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King Edward VI Five Ways School (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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King Edward VI Handsworth School (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Maidstone Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Marling School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Newport Girls' High School Academy (Shropshire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Oakwood Park Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet, London)GL AssessmentEnglish
English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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Maths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Queen Mary's Grammar School (Walsall)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Queen Mary's High School (Walsall)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Ribston Hall High School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Ripon Grammar School (North Yorkshire)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Sale Grammar School (Greater Manchester)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Sir Roger Manwood's School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Sir Thomas Rich's School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Skipton Girls' High School (North Yorkshire)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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St Anselm's College (Wirral)InternalEnglish
English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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Maths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Stretford Grammar School (Greater Manchester)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Stroud High School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (Birmingham)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Sutton Grammar School (Sutton, London)Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET)English
English 11+ Past Paper
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Maths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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The Crossley Heath School (Calderdale)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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The Crypt School (Gloucestershire)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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The Folkestone School for Girls (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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The Harvey Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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The Judd School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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The Latymer School (Enfield, London)Internal*
*Now use GL Assessment
English
English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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English 11+ Past Paper
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Maths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Maths 11+ Past Paper
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The North Halifax Grammar School (Calderdale)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning 11+ Past Paper
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The Norton Knatchbull School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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The Skinners' School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Tonbridge Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School (Devon)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Townley Grammar School (Bexley, London)GL AssessmentMaths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Wallington County Grammar School (Sutton, London)Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET)English
English 11+ Past Paper
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Maths
Maths 11+ Past Paper
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Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Weald of Kent Grammar School (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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West Kirby Grammar School (Wirral)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (Kent)GL AssessmentMixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Wirral Grammar School for Boys (Wirral)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Wirral)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School (Wolverhampton)CEM*
*Now use GL Assessment
Mixed
Mixed 11+ Past Paper
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11+ Past Papers

Some grammar schools release their 11+ past papers. These are extremely valuable for children attempting to gain entry to those schools.

It's rare for children to have complete sets of 11 plus past papers from a target school. If these are available, use them extensively. The papers will tell you what test styles, subjects and topics come up. This information makes these 11 plus past papers incredibly valuable to your preparation.

GL Assessment have released several past 11+ papers in recent years. If your target schools use them, download the GL Assessment sample papers and use them to help your child prepare for their 11+ exams.

If your school has not released their past 11+ papers, you can use our 11+ practice papers to prepare your child for their 11+ exams.

Applying to a private school? They set their own entrance exams at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Browse our private school entrance papers for free PDF past papers from Eton, Winchester, Tonbridge, Westminster and 50+ other schools.

Past 11+ papers can be very helpful and informative
Past 11+ papers can be very helpful and informative

About 11+ Papers

11+ papers test children's academic potential for grammar school entry. These tests cover reasoning, problem-solving and core subjects.

Only 163 grammar schools remain in England. Competition is fierce - proper preparation with practice papers is essential for success.

Getting through 11+ papers and into grammar school can be stressful.
Getting through 11+ papers and into grammar school can be stressful.

There are plenty of 11+ practice papers and 11+ past papers available to download. By using these free 11+ exam papers, your child will feel more confident approaching their real 11+ papers.

Our 11 plus test papers are enormously valuable for children hoping to enter a grammar school. With so many grammar school test papers free of charge on our website, we urge you to use them. Grammar schools, for all their faults, offer amazing possibilities to children.

Since 2011 we have offered grammar school test papers free of charge to millions. Thank you for your support!

11+ Test Providers

Different grammar schools often use different exam providers (for example GL Assessment, FSCE, CSSE etc). Ensure you know which 11+ exam provider your target grammar school uses.

Entry to that school's 11+ tests will be organised by your local authority, a group of schools or the individual school. It's absolutely essential you do your homework and be organised - otherwise you risk missing an all-important deadline.

Stay up to date with the latest 11+ paper providers by checking our 11+ schools page.

The content, structure and timing of these papers can vary significantly. Again, ensure your 11+ preparation is correctly targeted.

Passing 11 plus papers can get children into a traditional grammar school
Passing 11 plus papers can get children into a traditional grammar school

11 Plus

What is the 11 Plus?

What's the 11 plus you ask? Well first, a brief bit of history...

After World War 2, the Education Act dictated that state education should be free of charge and fall into two forms - grammar schools and secondary moderns. Grammar schools would focus on academic subjects whilst secondary moderns would teach trades.

The 11 plus (also known as 11+ exam or 11plus) was the test to determine whether a child went to a grammar school or a secondary modern.

Children judged to have a higher academic potential would go to a grammar school with the rest going to a secondary modern.

In 1960 there were over 1,200 grammar schools in the UK.

A typical British grammar school photo from the 1960s.
A typical British grammar school photo from the 1960s.

Quick Facts: Grammar Schools Today

  • โœ“ 163 grammar schools still operate in England
  • โœ“ Found mainly in Kent, Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire and parts of London
  • โœ“ Each school uses 11+ exams for selection
  • โœ“ Competition typically sees 10-12 applicants per place
  • โœ“ Tests happen in September for entry the following year
Contrary to popular belief (and legislation), the 11+ exam is still alive and extremely popular.
Contrary to popular belief (and legislation), the 11+ exam is still alive and extremely popular.

Should my child take the 11 plus?

The Benefits:

  • Outstanding academic results - top grammar schools achieve 100% good GCSEs
  • Excellent facilities and extra-curricular activities
  • High-achieving peer group
  • Strong university progression rates

The Reality:

  • Extremely competitive - only 20-30% of applicants get places
  • Requires significant preparation time
  • Can be stressful for children

Bottom line: If your child is academically able and there's a grammar school nearby, it's worth trying. The education opportunity is exceptional.

167,000 children attend grammar schools in England
167,000 children attend grammar schools in England

So how do I enter them for an 11 plus exam?

Getting your child into a grammar school is not a simple task.

Every grammar school continues to offer an 11 plus paper to determine their intake.

Some local authorities automatically enter children for these tests while they're still in primary school. Others require you to apply. Some grammar schools band together as a consortium and offer a grouped test to whomever applies. Also, some grammar schools offer 11 plus exams to parents and children that only apply directly to them. Sadly, it was probably all a lot easier prior to 1965...

To confuse matters, the 11 plus exams that each of the above scenarios offer can be from different test providers. GL Assessment is the main test provider but there are others.

Lastly, to confuse you even more, two grammar schools could have the same test provider but not the same subjects! For example, some use Non-Verbal reasoning tests whilst others only use English and Maths.

Confusing eh?!

Even that doesn't put off the hundreds of thousands of parents that apply every year. Many schools report over 12 children applying for every single place.

Thankfully, we have a helpful 11 plus entry table to help you with your 11+ exam process.

How can I enter my child for an 11 plus exam?

First of all, look at our 11 plus entry table. Check the "Admissions" column.

Applying for the 11+

All 11+ areas have a responsibility to be fair with their entries but they do have very strict deadlines. Get informed and be organised.

Contact the admissions provider for the school (or schools) you would like to apply for. This could be the LEA, the school or a body that acts on behalf of the consortium of schools.

Politely request detailed information about:

  • When 11+ exam will take place.
  • Where 11+ exam will take place.
  • What topics are in their 11+ exam.
  • What format the test(s) will take (multiple choice or standard answer).

It's also very important to ask whether there are any other admissions criteria such as a maximum distance from the school.

Don't feel nervous contacting them, you won't be the only person asking.

Get organised and plan it. It's not much work and it could well be the best thing you ever do for your child's education.

There doesn't seem to be a grammar school near me.

Sorry, you're going to need a time machine. Blame the politicians that made those decisions back in 1965.

Sorry Marty, it's probably not going to happen
Sorry Marty, it's probably not going to happen

How do I prepare my child for their 11+ exam?

By now you should know:

  • The target grammar school(s).
  • The test provider (GL Assessment, FCSE etc).
  • The subjects that will be tested (Maths, English etc).
  • The format of the tests (Cloze, Multiple Choice etc).

Some parents appoint 11+ personal tutors for their children to help improve their performance. This can be very confidence boosting and test providers do their best to limit the "exam coaching" effect that it has.

Personal tutors can be expensive though and by no means are they essential to passing the 11+ exam. Indeed many pupils obtain places in grammar schools by only practising past 11 plus papers, 11+ practice papers or free 11+ online mock tests.

11+ Verbal reasoning and 11+ Non-verbal reasoning are both unique tests. They are often used because they gauge aptitude and don't require any previous experience. Having said that, the distinct nature of the tests means a child will benefit from preparation.

The 11 plus is the same as everything else in life: There's no substitute for experience.

11+ Maths and 11+ English tests will seem more familiar to your child. 11+ Maths tests will be of a problem solving nature and get harder as children progress through the paper.

11+ English assessments typically contain a comprehension test or a writing assessment. Often they contain both. They may also have a Cloze test. Again, practice makes perfect.

Most important of all is that your child prepares for the tests that they will be facing.

With enough practice, your child can walk into the actual exam feeling far more confident and much more likely to pass.

Is all this too much to read and take in? Ok - here's the most important take-away - Don't delay, start preparing today.

Understanding your local grammar school system isn't necessarily very simple
Understanding your local grammar school system isn't necessarily very simple

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