Our 11+ Papers and Answers
The test papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Downe House School.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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Other Practice Papers and Answers
CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST
ISEB Common Entrance English Practice PAPER 1
ISEB Common Entrance Maths Practice PAPER 1
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11 Plus Preparation Resources For Downe House School
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For Downe House School, we recommend signing up for our expert 11 Plus tuition in the following subjects.
11+ Written Comprehension
11+ Multiple Choice Comprehension
11+ Creative Writing
11+ Verbal Reasoning
In their 11+ exam year, successful applicants have typically attended one course before May and one course in the summer.
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Learn more about how our 11+ exam preparation courses work here.
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Our weekly workshops are excellent for regular preparation and practice. We run at least two classes every week for students to practice their English and verbal reasoning skills. These fall into four categories:
Creative Writing
English Vocabulary
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
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Our weekly tuition workshops are available for purchase in bulk at a saving.
Class passes last one calendar month, or sign up to our Mega Pass for 6 months of tuition for less than half price.
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Click here to view our 11+ Revision Packs for Downe House School.
Our 11 Plus preparation packs provide:
✅ Practice questions and answers for all types of question commonly found in this 11 Plus exam.
✅ Full examination syllabus coverage to make certain your child is ready for any question that could be included in their exam, even if it hasn’t appeared in recent years.
✅ Full range of question difficulty.
✅ Complete coverage of possible variants for each question type.
✅ A focus on building a student’s proficiency in answering questions quickly and accurately in a variety of possible formats. Exam formats can change, so it’s important to prioritise question familiarity and skill building so that your child can handle any type of 11 Plus question, no matter how exactly it is presented.
✅ The perfect amount of practice to ensure thorough exam preparation, but not too much to overwhelm the student or set unrealistic expectations. This is based on the amount of preparation we have seen our most successful students complete in previous years.
After completing all the questions within our recommended revision packs, your child will be set to perform strongly and with confidence in their exam.
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We offer personalised marking and feedback on your child’s writing.
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We have plenty of 11 Plus exam and preparation advice, as well as free resources to help get you started, available on our blog.
Exam Information
Exam style — CEM select and ISEB Common Entrance.
Exam types:
Science
English
Mathematics
CEM Select (Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical Reasoning)
Exam length — Unknown.
Pass mark — No definitive pass mark.
Other exam information:
The online CEM Select pretest examines Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical Ability in short, timed sections.
The English paper tests comprehension and writing skills.
The maths paper tests problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills.
The science paper tests basic scientific skills.
There is also an interview that is conducted by the headmistress.
The assessments occur in two stages: the online test is done on the assessment day at the Down house school, then the three common entrance papers are done in each of the applicant’s previous school.
Eleven Bonus Resources For 11 Plus Success
✅ Free Weekly 11 Plus English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning Testing
🏫 11 Plus (11+) Independent Schools’ Entrance Exams Explained
🧠 How To Prepare For 11 Plus (11+) Verbal Reasoning — A Complete Guide
📖 How To Prepare For 11 Plus (11+) Comprehension — A Complete Guide
✏️ How To Prepare For 11 Plus (11+) Creative Writing — A Complete Guide
Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.
You can find all 300+ episodes of The 11 Plus Daily Vocab Show Podcast on: