11+ Exam Guides
The 11+ is not one single exam: areas and schools choose their own tests, and the mix of English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning varies.
These guides explain what each part tests, how it is marked where councils publish that, and how to prepare without overloading your child.
New to this topic? Start with 11+ English Guide 2026: Vocabulary, Comprehension, Writing.
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11+ English Guide 2026: Vocabulary, Comprehension, Writing
How to prepare for the 11+ English paper: vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and creative writing for CEM and GL Assessment grammar school exams.
11+ Results Day 2026: What Your Score Means and What to Do Next
When 11+ results come out in October 2026, what a standardised score means, and what to do next if your child qualified or missed the score.
11+ NVR Test: A Parent's Guide to Non-Verbal Reasoning (2026)
What the 11+ NVR test (non-verbal reasoning) involves, six example questions with answers, a six-point checklist and a Year 3 to Year 6 practice plan.
11+ Verbal Reasoning Guide 2026: Vocabulary for CEM & GL
A parent's guide to 11+ verbal reasoning: common question types with worked examples, CEM vs GL Assessment differences, study strategies and exam-day tips.
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