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Key Facts: Warwickshire 11+ Exam
GL Assessment
Sets and marks the Warwickshire 11+ test since 2022 entry, replacing CEM
Warwickshire County Council - Grammar school testing
2 papers
Two multiple-choice papers of about 50 minutes each on the test day
Warwickshire County Council - Grammar school testing
4 areas
English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning
GL Assessment - 11 plus familiarisation
Year 5
Children sit the test in autumn of Year 5 for Year 7 entry
Warwickshire County Council - Secondary school admissions
210 to 225
Typical standardised score range needed to qualify, set yearly
Warwickshire County Council - Grammar school testing
Age-standardised
Raw marks are adjusted for age so younger children are not disadvantaged
Warwickshire County Council - Grammar school testing
No fee
There is no cost to register for or sit the Warwickshire 11+ test
Warwickshire County Council - Grammar school testing
100
Free original practice questions here
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The Warwickshire Eleven Plus is the GL Assessment entrance test for the West Midlands grammar consortium, sat in the autumn of Year 5 for Year 7 entry. It is two fully multiple-choice papers of about 50 minutes each, mixing English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning. Raw scores are converted to age-standardised scores, and a standardised score of roughly 210 to 225 is generally needed to qualify, though the cutoff is set each year. There is no fee, and the same result is shared with the Birmingham grammar consortium. This 100-question bank gives original Year 5-level multiple-choice practice across all four GL Assessment areas.
Sample Warwickshire 11+ Practice Questions
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1Read: 'The old oak had stood at the edge of the field for two hundred years, watching generations of children climb its branches.' What does the writer suggest about the oak tree?
2In the sentence 'The path was treacherous after the storm, so the walkers turned back,' the word 'treacherous' most nearly means:
3Read: 'Although Priya was nervous, she stepped onto the stage and began to sing.' What does the word 'Although' tell the reader?
4Which word is the closest in meaning to 'rapid'?
5Which word is the opposite of 'ancient'?
6Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
7Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
8Which word is spelled correctly?
9Read this poem opening: 'The fog crept in on silent paws / and curled around the sleeping town.' What is the fog being compared to?
10Which word means a group of wolves?
About the Warwickshire 11+ Exam
The Warwickshire Eleven Plus is the selective entrance test used by the grammar schools of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Consortium to decide which children are offered Year 7 places. Since 2022 entry the test has been provided by GL Assessment and is taken in two multiple-choice papers, each about 50 minutes long, normally sat as a morning and an afternoon session on the same day. The papers mix the four traditional 11+ areas: English comprehension and vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, Maths up to Year 5, and Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning. Warwickshire shares its test arrangements with the Birmingham grammar consortium, so a child sits one test that is considered for grammar schools in both areas. Raw marks are converted to age-standardised scores so that younger children in the year group are not disadvantaged.
Exam sponsor: Warwickshire County Council (test set and marked by GL Assessment). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two multiple-choice papers of about 50 minutes each. Each paper contains a mix of sections covering English comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning. Children answer on a separate answer sheet.
Time Limit
About 100 minutes of testing across two roughly 50-minute papers, usually sat in a morning and afternoon session on the same day, plus practice questions and instructions.
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark. A standardised score of roughly 210 to 225 is generally needed to be considered for a grammar-school place, but the qualifying score is set each year and depends on the cohort and on demand for individual schools.
Exam / Certification Fees
There is no fee to register for or sit the Warwickshire 11+ test, and Warwickshire grammar schools are state schools that do not charge tuition fees.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
English
GL-style English: reading comprehension of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, plus vocabulary in context, synonyms and antonyms, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Practice here covers main idea, inference, detail, vocabulary, figurative language and error spotting at Year 5 level.
Maths
GL-style maths up to Year 5 with no calculator. Practice covers number and place value, the four operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measurement, money, time, perimeter and area, angles, data handling and multi-step word problems.
Verbal Reasoning
Standard GL verbal reasoning question types: letter and number sequences, letter codes, word analogies, odd one out, hidden and compound words, closest and opposite meanings, and logic from short statements.
Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning
Picture and shape reasoning described in words: matrices, series, shape analogies, odd one out, rotations, reflections, symmetry, nets and cubes, and folding and hole-punch problems testing visual logic.
Preparing for the Warwickshire 11+ Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark. A standardised score of roughly 210 to 225 is generally needed to be considered for a grammar-school place, but the qualifying score is set each year and depends on the cohort and on demand for individual schools.
- Assessment: Two multiple-choice papers of about 50 minutes each. Each paper contains a mix of sections covering English comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning. Children answer on a separate answer sheet.
- Time limit: About 100 minutes of testing across two roughly 50-minute papers, usually sat in a morning and afternoon session on the same day, plus practice questions and instructions.
- Exam / certification fees: There is no fee to register for or sit the Warwickshire 11+ test, and Warwickshire grammar schools are state schools that do not charge tuition fees. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Warwickshire 11+: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sets the Warwickshire 11+ test?
Since 2022 entry the Warwickshire 11+ has been set and marked by GL Assessment on behalf of Warwickshire County Council and the West Midlands Grammar Schools Consortium. It replaced the earlier CEM-based test.
What subjects are on the Warwickshire 11+?
The test covers four areas across two papers: English comprehension and vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, Maths up to Year 5, and Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning. Every question is multiple choice.
How long is the Warwickshire 11+ test?
Children sit two multiple-choice papers, each about 50 minutes long, normally as a morning and an afternoon session on the same test day, with practice questions and instructions in addition to the timed papers.
Is there a pass mark for the Warwickshire 11+?
There is no fixed pass mark. Raw scores are converted to age-standardised scores, and a standardised score of roughly 210 to 225 is generally needed to qualify, but the actual cutoff is set each year and varies by school and demand.
Do I have to sit a separate test for Birmingham grammar schools?
No. Warwickshire shares its test with the Birmingham grammar consortium, so a child sits one test and the same result is considered for grammar schools in both areas, depending on the schools listed on the application.
Are these official GL Assessment or Warwickshire questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the GL Assessment question styles. Warwickshire County Council and GL Assessment provide official familiarisation materials separately.