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A selective entrance exam for secondary schools, used by grammar schools and independent schools to identify academic ability and potential. Children usually take it at the start of Year 6.
The 11+ exam is no longer a compulsory test, however it continues to be used in those areas with grammar schools, and by selective independent schools, to identify academic ability and potential.
The 11+ exam is no longer a compulsory test, however it continues to be used in those areas with grammar schools, and by selective independent schools, to identify academic ability and potential.
A set of examinations taken by boys and girls for entrance to senior independent schools at 11+ or 13+. These exams are administered by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board).
The 11+ exam is highly regionalised: the subjects covered and how your child will be tested will depend on where you live.
If we look at the Kent and Gloucestershire 11+ exam processes, you can see just how much the exam can vary from one Local Authority to another:
Kent has the largest number of grammar schools of any LA in England with 35 fully selective grammar schools and 4 partially selective grammar schools. As a result, parents who want their child to apply for grammar school must register their child for the Kent Test. The test comprises of 3 separate assessments and the exam board is GL Assessment:
By contrast, in Gloucestershire there are only 7 grammar schools remaining and the exam follows a different format and is administered by the CEM (Durham University) exam board:
As these examples show, there can be significant differences between the exams depending on where your child is taking the 11+. This makes it extremely important to check with your LA and local grammar schools so that you know exactly what subjects and skills your child will be tested on as part of their 11+ exam.
Checklist – to find out how the 11+ exam is structured in your area, check the following details with your chosen school:
GL and CEM are the two main exam boards for the 11+ and although they cover broadly the same topics – English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning/spatial awareness – there are very real differences to the way the GL and CEM 11+ exams work, which will have an impact on how you support your child.
To help you prepare your child for the 11+, we’ve summarised the key differences between GL and CEM.
Your child will require strong skills in the following areas:
Read more detailed information about the format of GL and CEM 11+ exam papers.
The CEM 11+ exam is favoured by some regions and schools as it is seen as more ‘tutorproof’ than GL. CEM places much emphasis on:
We know how daunting the 11+ can be, with many parents unsure how to start preparing their child for the 11+ exam. To help you get started, we’ve put attached a Getting Started guide to the 11+ for parents by Bond covering everything you need to know – from when to start preparing to how to create a revision schedule. We recommend you read this guide now.
The 11+ exam is about testing your child’s natural aptitude and the importance of a wellrounded education cannot be stressed enough. Reading widely, building vocabulary and developing mathematical skills are all keyways of helping to prepare your child for the 11+. With that in mind, here are some key pieces of advice that will help your child prepare for their specific 11+ exam.
For both tests, but especially the CEM-examined tests, time management skills are of great importance:
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Our improved exam papers are designed to be straightforward and accessible, helping students focus on demonstrating what they know—without unnecessary confusion.
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