11+ Exam Preparation

The 11+ is a selective entrance exam sat in Year 5 or Year 6 for a place at a grammar school or many independent schools in the UK. It tests four areas — English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning — under strict time pressure. OjasaLearn covers all four, from first lesson to final timed mock.

What the 11+ tests

English — reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Maths — arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, and multi-step word problems.
Verbal Reasoning — word analogies, letter and number sequences, letter codes, and logic with words.
Non-Verbal Reasoning — shape sequences, matrices, rotations, reflections and paper folding.

GL Assessment vs CEM

Most regions use GL Assessment, with a defined question bank and clear question types. CEM has largely stopped setting grammar school papers and some areas are moving to Quest or FSCE, but CEM-style papers are still good practice: they mix subjects within a section and lean harder on comprehension and vocabulary in context. OjasaLearn has practice and timed mocks in both formats — read the full comparison and a study plan.

How OjasaLearn prepares your child

A short diagnostic finds current strengths and gaps.
Adaptive lessons and topic drills build each skill in dependency order.
Spaced repetition brings topics back before they fade.
Timed mock tests rehearse exam conditions, with instant scoring and per-topic feedback.

When should we start 11+ preparation?

Most families begin 12–18 months before the exam — typically the start of Year 4 or Year 5 — with short, regular sessions rather than cramming.

Do you have printable practice papers?

Yes. Every mock test can be printed, and topic drills are available as worksheets.

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