Exam Paper Details
Age-appropriate and GL Assessment Exam-Board Aligned
Our 11+ Grammar school-style English Exam Papers are designed by our Exam Entrance Specialists, who have had years of experience in the 11+ Grammar School admissions process. Each
paper is unique and designed to reflect the calibre of questions set by
top-tier Grammar schools in the GL Assessment entrance exam format. An answer sheet and answers are included.
This Paper Includes:
- Reading Comprehension: Students are assessed on their ability to understand and interpret passages of text. Questions may involve identifying main ideas, making inferences, understanding vocabulary in context, and analysing the author's purpose.
- Grammar and Punctuation: Testing students' knowledge of grammar rules, sentence structure, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, parts of speech, and proper use of punctuation marks.
- Vocabulary: Students may be assessed on their understanding of word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and context clues.
- Spelling: This section evaluates students' spelling skills, including commonly misspelt words, homophones, and irregular spellings.
- Composition and Writing Skills: Students will be asked to write a short essay, a descriptive paragraph, a letter, or a story. They are assessed on their ability to organize their thoughts, use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and express their ideas clearly and coherently.
This is a ★★★ paper. What does this mean?
This is a higher-difficulty paper designed to help students gain
entrance to the most selective schools in the country. It is recommended
for students who are confident in tackling the medium-difficulty
papers, and have a solid understanding of all aspects of the independent
school entrance examination format, and has scored highly in other
English, Maths, and Reasoning papers. We would recommend downloading
these papers if your child is looking to gain entrance into, but not
limited to, the following schools mentioned below.
Paper Grading
| Tier | Paper Type | Target Schools |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★ |
High-difficulty papers - for the most selective grammar schools in the country. | Wilson's School; Henrietta Barnett School; St Olave's; The Tiffin Schools; Queen Elizabeth's Schools; The Latymer School; Tonbridge Grammar School; Dame Alice Owen’s School; King Edward VI School; Colchester Royal Grammar School; Reading School; Altrincham Grammar School for Girls |
| ★★ |
Mid-difficulty papers - suitable for all competitive grammar schools and ideal for general exam practice. |
Aylesbury High School; Chesham Grammar School; Rugby High School; The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe; The Judd School; Stroud High School; Ripon Grammar School; etc. |
| ★ |
Lower-difficulty papers - suitable for all schools and students starting their entrance exam preparation. |
All Schools |
*Although these papers have been created by our expert independent
school specialist tutors to accurately reflect the skills and level
required at top grammar schools, each school’s admissions process is
unique and subject to change each year. Therefore, we have chosen to format our exams on the GL Assessment entrance exam format rather than exams from individual schools.
For more information on the GL Assessment exam format, click here.
