11+ Learning Journey

How to get started on the 11+ Learning Journey

In order to cover all the skills that your child will have to master by the time they sit the 11+ test (in the autumn term of Year 6) either work through the worksheets below in order or pick those worksheets that cover topics where you know your child needs some extra help.

There is a downloadable 11+ Learning Journey checklist to help you keep track of your progress.

You can also receive a weekly email, which includes recommended exercises in all four disciplines and tips and tricks from 11+ experts. To join this (subscriber-only) mailing list email enquiries@theschoolrun.com

From a beginner's guide to the 11+ to detailed explanations of verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, Cloze tests, CEM and GL Assessment papers and more, you'll also find lots of articles and information to help you support your child's preparation in our 11+ section.

The 11+ is administered differently in each area where it's used, and the test itself will be produced specifically for that area or group of schools. Our parents' guides to each 11+ area give you a detailed overview of what you need to know about the test in the area where you live.

Good luck!

Don't forget to download our 11+ introduction learning pack...

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning: an introduction pack

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11+ past and practice papers

As well as learning and practising English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning skills, 11+ preparation should include completing some timed practice papers.

TheSchoolRun doesn't produce 11+ mock papers, but a number of other companies offer practice papers for sale. They are usually based on the format devised by the different testing companies (look through our guides to the 11+ area-by-area to find out which test provider sets the exam in your area / school). We recommend:

For general timed practice

Learning Together's epapers, which can be purchased for immediate download. TheSchoolRun users can benefit from a 15% discount on all Learning Together orders with the discount code schoolrun15

For the CEM test

CGP Books produce a series of 11+ Practice Tests for the CEM Test: Pack 1, Pack 2 and Pack 3 each contain two sets of realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice papers with mixed questions on maths, verbal reasoning, comprehension and non-verbal reasoning.

For the GL Assessment test

Variety packs of different papers are available for the GL Assessment test, but find out whether your child will be answering in multiple-choice or standard format before you buy: Variety Pack 1 (multiple choice); Variety Pack 1 (standard format); Variety Pack 2 (multiple choice); Variety Pack 2 (standard format); Variety Pack 3 (multiple choice); Variety Pack 3 (standard format).

For the Northern Ireland Transfer test

Learning Together offers AQE practice tests and GL (PPTC) tests. TheSchoolRun users can benefit from a 15% discount on all orders from Learning Together with the discount code schoolrun15