11 Plus Practice Papers: When and How to Use Them

11 Plus practice papers are most useful after a child understands most of the content and question types in the target exam. Used too early,…

11 Plus Preparation

The best 11 Plus preparation is gradual, targeted and matched to the exam your child will actually sit. Build secure English and maths foundations first,…

When Should You Start 11 Plus Preparation?

For many children, Year 4 is a sensible time to begin structured 11 Plus preparation. Earlier years are best used to build reading, vocabulary, number…

What Helps a Child Succeed in the 11 Plus?

No resource, tutor or revision timetable can guarantee 11 Plus success. A child’s result depends on their knowledge, reasoning skills, accuracy, response to time pressure…

Preparing your Child for the Non-Verbal Reasoning Test

What non-verbal reasoning tests: Non-verbal reasoning uses shapes and diagrams to assess pattern recognition, spatial awareness, sequences, analogies and logical relationships. Children improve most when…

11 Plus Maths Questions

11 Plus maths questions usually build on Key Stage 2 knowledge but apply it in unfamiliar, multi-step and time-pressured ways. Secure arithmetic is essential, but…

Non-Verbal Reasoning Codes: How to Solve 11 Plus Questions

Quick answer: To solve an 11 Plus non-verbal reasoning code question, compare shapes with the same letter in the same code position. Identify the feature…