11+ Entrance Exam
Grammar & Independent School Entry
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About 11+ Entrance Exam: what it covers, how practice works and answers to common questions.
Where can I practise 11+ Entrance Exam for free?
PassNova offers free 11+ practice for grammar and independent school entry — verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English (comprehension, grammar and vocabulary) and maths, each question with a clear explanation. There is no single national 11+ exam board: GL Assessment is now the most common provider after CEM withdrew its paper tests in 2023, and some areas use ISEB or school-set papers. Scores are age-standardised and the qualifying mark is set by each school or consortium, not nationally. PassNova's 225 questions cover all four question types — 100% free, no sign-up.
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- Comprehension18 questions
- Grammar12 questions
- Arithmetic12 questions
- Shape Sequences12 questions
- Vocabulary11 questions
- Verbal Analogies10 questions
- Verbal Odd One Out9 questions
- Sentence Completion9 questions
- 3D Shapes & Nets9 questions
- Shape Analogies9 questions
- Word Codes8 questions
- Fractions8 questions
- Percentages8 questions
- Punctuation8 questions
- Spelling8 questions
- Shape Odd One Out8 questions
- Rotation & Reflection8 questions
- Hidden Words7 questions
- Synonyms & Antonyms7 questions
- Letter Sequences6 questions
- Ratio & Proportion6 questions
- Algebra6 questions
- Area & Perimeter6 questions
- Word Problems6 questions
- Grids & Matrices6 questions
- Direction & Position4 questions
- Data & Graphs4 questions
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The 11+ exam explained
The 11+ is an entrance test used by grammar schools and some independent schools to select pupils, usually sat in Year 6. There is no single national 11+ exam board — the format depends on where you live and which schools you are applying to.
Who sets the papers
GL Assessment is now the most widely used provider, after CEM stopped producing its 11+ papers in 2023. Some areas use ISEB Common Pre-Tests or papers set by the schools themselves. The core subjects are similar across providers — verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths — but the emphasis differs: GL leans on logical puzzles in the reasoning papers, while the former CEM style put more weight on vocabulary.
How marking works
There is no fixed national pass mark. Raw scores are age-standardised — adjusted for the child's exact age on the test date so that younger children are not disadvantaged — and each school or consortium sets its own qualifying score and admissions rules.
How to prepare
Broad, steady practice across all four question types beats last-minute cramming. Work each type in study mode, then sit timed rounds to build speed and accuracy. PassNova's 11+ practice explains every answer — 225 questions across verbal, non-verbal, English and maths, 100% free, no sign-up.
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11+ Entrance Exam: your questions answered
Which exam board sets the 11+?
There is no single national 11+ board. GL Assessment is now the most widely used provider after CEM stopped producing its 11+ papers in 2023; some regions use ISEB Common Pre-Tests or school-set papers. Check your target school or consortium to see which format applies.
What is the 11+ pass mark?
There is no fixed national pass mark. Raw scores are age-standardised (adjusted for how old the child is on the test date) and each grammar school or consortium sets its own qualifying score and admissions rules, so the mark needed varies by area and year.
What subjects are on the 11+?
11+ tests draw on four areas: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English (comprehension, grammar and vocabulary) and maths. Which of them your child sits, and in what format, depends on the area and the test provider, so check your council's or grammar school's familiarisation materials.
Is PassNova's 11+ Entrance Exam practice free?
Yes — 11+ Entrance Exam practice on PassNova is 100% free. There's no paywall and no sign-up needed to start. A free account is optional and only saves your progress and badges.
Do I need an account or have to pay?
No. You can start practising 11+ Entrance Exam instantly with no account, no email and no card. All 30 Kids Zone courses are completely free.
How many 11+ Entrance Exam practice questions does PassNova have?
PassNova has 225 exam-style 11+ Entrance Exam questions and 4 timed 50-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.
Is the 11+ Entrance Exam practice up to date for 2026?
Yes — PassNova's 11+ Entrance Exam question bank is reviewed and kept current for 2026.
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