Our 11+ Papers and Answers
The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Oundle School, Northamptonshire.
INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1
INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
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Other Practice Papers and Answers
Oundle School Sample Papers
CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE
Exam Information
Exam style — School’s own exam and CAT4.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Science
CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)
Exam length — 2x 1 hour exams (English and maths) + 72 minutes (CAT4).
The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:
Figure Classification (10 mins)
Figure Matrices (10 mins)
Verbal Classification (8 mins)
Verbal Analogies (8 mins)
Number Analogies (10 mins)
Number Series (8 mins)
Figure Analysis (9 mins)
Figure Recognition (9 mins)
Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.
Other exam information:
The English paper consists of comprehension and writing sections.
The maths paper is made up of arithmetic and problem-solving questions. Calculators are not allowed.
Registration forms must be filled out online before the deadline, along with a non-refundable fee of £250.
Visiting the school virtually or in person is recommended for the parent and child to experience the school environment and meet staff members. Open days are usually scheduled in September, January and May.
The main assessment exams will be taken in the January of Year 6.
As part of the application process, an updated report from the child's current school is required, along with a reference.
Children applying for day places will sit the online cognitive abilities in November of Year 6. If marks are satisfactory, the children will then sit the entrance exam in January.
In January of Year 6, candidates applying for boarding places will sit the test and exam at Oundle and stay overnight as part of their assessment.
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