Free 11 Plus Resources
Download free sample papers, revision checklists, and preparation guides to support your child's 11 Plus journey — created by our expert tutors for families in Ilford, East London, and beyond.
Everything Your Child Needs to Prepare
We have put together a collection of free resources to help families navigate 11 Plus preparation. From GL Assessment and CEM style sample papers to revision checklists and a preparation timeline, these materials are available to download at no cost. Use them alongside your child's study programme or as a starting point before joining our tuition classes.
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11 Plus Sample Papers (GL Assessment)
Practice papers in the GL Assessment style covering Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Ideal for children sitting Hertfordshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, or similar GL-format exams.
Download / View11 Plus Sample Papers (CEM Style)
Practice papers in the CEM style covering combined verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning in the format used by Birmingham, Durham, and other CEM regions. Timed sections included.
Download / ViewMaths Revision Checklist
A comprehensive topic-by-topic checklist covering all Maths areas tested in the 11 Plus — from number and fractions through to algebra, geometry, and data handling. Use it to track what has been covered.
Download / ViewVerbal Reasoning Vocabulary List
A curated list of 300+ words commonly tested in Verbal Reasoning papers. Organised by difficulty level, with definitions and example sentences to support independent study and home revision.
Download / ViewNon-Verbal Reasoning Guide
A visual guide explaining every Non-Verbal Reasoning question type — sequences, matrices, analogies, and spatial patterns. Includes worked examples and strategies for each question format.
Download / View11 Plus Preparation Timeline
A month-by-month preparation timeline from Year 4 to the exam in Year 6. Shows when to introduce each topic, when to start mock papers, and how to structure the final weeks before the exam.
Download / ViewTop 5 Tips for 11 Plus Success
Guidance from our tutors, based on years of preparing children for grammar school entry.
Start Early — Year 4 is the Right Time
The 11 Plus is sat at the start of Year 6. Starting preparation in Year 4 gives your child two full years to build genuine understanding rather than rushing in the final months. Early starters perform more consistently on exam day because they have had time to develop confidence alongside knowledge.
Focus on Weak Areas, Not Just Favourite Subjects
Many children enjoy English but avoid Maths, or excel at Verbal Reasoning while struggling with Non-Verbal. Use our Maths Revision Checklist to identify gaps honestly, and allocate more practice time to areas where your child loses marks — not just to topics they already know well.
Practise Under Timed Conditions Regularly
Speed is as important as accuracy in the 11 Plus. From Year 5 onwards, ensure your child is completing practice papers under proper timed conditions. This builds the habit of working at pace and reduces the shock of exam pressure when the real day arrives.
Build Vocabulary Every Single Day
Verbal Reasoning and English comprehension both depend heavily on vocabulary. Download our Vocabulary List and commit to learning five new words per day. Small, consistent daily habits compound over a two-year preparation period into a substantial advantage on the day of the exam.
Review Mistakes — Do Not Just Move On
After every practice paper, go through every wrong answer carefully with your child. Understanding why an error was made is far more valuable than simply completing another paper. Keep a mistakes log and revisit those topics a week later to check understanding has genuinely improved.
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