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Free 11+ practice papers for Gloucestershire families

Free printable 11+ practice paper books in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, marked online when your child has finished. Then a quick guide to the Gloucestershire grammar schools entrance test, the key dates and the latest Gloucestershire 11+ news.

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The free practice paper books

4 books, one for each subject, with 5 papers in each (Level 2 · Exam standard). Free with a free account: open a book, add it to your account and download it.

  1. Print a paper

    Each book is a PDF to print at home on A4, as often as you like for your family.

  2. Scan the answer sheet

    When your child has finished, scan the code on the answer sheet and take a photo or tap in the answers.

  3. See it marked

    We mark it straight away, with an explanation for every question, and keep the score in your reports.

These are general 11+ practice papers at exam standard, using the question types found in 11+ tests. They aren't official papers and they aren't written for the Gloucestershire grammar schools entrance test. For the real format and timings, use any familiarisation material the organisers publish (linked below).

The 11+ test in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire's seven grammar schools share one entrance test. Results are a standardised score, and each school ranks candidates for its own places.

  • Gloucestershire grammar schools entrance test

    Run by:
    The seven Gloucestershire grammar schools
    About the test
    Standardised score with a qualifying rank per school. Pate's, Crypt, Denmark Road, Sir Thomas Rich's, Ribston Hall, Stroud High, Marling. Moves to a July test from 2028 entry.
    Test guide Official information(opens in a new tab)

Gloucestershire 11+ key dates

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

  1. 8 February 2027Registration opensNext
  2. 19 March 2027Registration closes
  3. 3 July 2027Test dayPlanned date: the county council says the grammar schools are planning for the test to take place on Saturday 3 July 2027.
  4. 31 October 2027Secondary school application deadlineApply through your local council, listing grammar schools you want.
  5. 1 March 2028National Offer Day

All key dates for Gloucestershire, including next year's