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Mock exams

Timed 11+ papers, sat online or on paper at any time in a set exam window, with results on results day.

What are mock exams?

A mock exam is a timed 11+ paper booked for a set exam window. Your child sits it once, at any time while the window is open, and the results come out on the results date, with a score report and, when enough children take part, a ranking against the others who sat it.

What you get

  • A timed paper under exam conditions
  • A score report with topic results
  • A ranking within the mock (when enough take part)

How they work

  • Book a place for each child
  • Sit it any time in the exam window
  • Results on the results date

What's included

  • Timed paper

    One timed attempt, sat at any time in the exam window. An online paper ends when the window closes.
  • Online or on paper

    Choose for each child: sit it on screen, or print it, time it yourself and upload the answer sheet.
  • Score report

    The score, how your child did in each topic, and every question marked right or wrong.
  • Ranking within the mock

    When enough children sit the mock, the report shows your child's rank within the group who sat that same mock.
  • Results day

    Results are released on the results date shown on the mock's page (or when the window closes if none is set). We email you then.
  • Reminders

    A confirmation email with a calendar file, then reminders the day before, when the window opens and near the end if your child hasn't started.

How to use mock exams

  1. Step 1: Book a place

    Choose a mock in Mock exams and book a place for each child, online or on paper. Any fee is paid separately: mock exams aren't included in Premium.
  2. Step 2: Take the exam

    Your child sits the mock once, timed, at any time while the exam window is open. Children sign in with their own login, or a parent presses "Start as" their child.
  3. Step 3: Review analytics

    On the results date, see the score, topic results and, when enough children took part, your child's rank within the mock.

Benefits of mock exams

  • Practise a full paper against the clock
  • Get used to the format before exam day
  • See which topics need more work
  • Practise waiting for results, like the real 11+

Tips for mock exam success

Before the test

  • Find a quiet place without interruptions
  • Online: check the device and internet connection
  • On paper: print the paper once the window opens, and have pencils and a clock ready
  • Start early enough to have the full time before the window closes

After the test

  • Review results together calmly
  • Focus on improvement areas
  • Celebrate achievements
  • Plan targeted practice sessions

Good to know

Mock exam results are for practice and improvement purposes. They help identify areas for development but don't guarantee actual exam performance. Use them as a learning tool to guide focused practice and build confidence.

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