Our 11+ Papers and Answers
The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Derby Grammar School.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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Other Practice Papers and Answers
Derby Grammar School Sample Papers
Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Exam length — 2 hours.
Pass mark — There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.
Other exam information:
A non-refundable fee of £70 will be required to be paid for registration.
All entrance exam questions are based on the KS2 National Curriculum.
The English paper is divided into two parts. The first will assess writing skills and the second will test comprehension.
A school report and references from the child’s current school are required as a part of the admission process.
The entrance examinations take place on in the January of year 6.
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