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The Basics
The grammar schools in Barnet and Enfield manage their tests differently to most regions in the UK. Usually grammar schools in a particular area share the same entrance exam, meaning that there is only one test to prepare for even if you are applying for multiple schools. In the case of Barnet & Enfield, each of the four schools in the area have different tests, making the revision and preparation journey a little trickier than normal. But, don't worry, we're here to help.
You can see what each school tests in the table below:
In many cases, you may well be deciding to apply for all the above schools. But, that might not be the case with everyone.
Our papers for Barnet & Enfield are broken up into subject packs, that help you pick and choose the subjects you need to prepare for.
Pack 1: Maths & Numeracy
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Essential for all Barnet & Enfield entrance exams
Mock papers with a blend of both multiple choice and open answer maths and numeracy questions, including:
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Addition, subtraction and multiplication
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Fraction and ratios
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Percentages and decimals
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Algebra
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Measurement and units
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Data and coordinates
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Word based problems
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Monetary
Pack 2: English & Grammar
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Best for: Latymer, Queen Elizbeth's and Henrietta Barnet
Our English packs include two papers in each download. The first paper is a full, comprehension and technical language mock papers, while our second covers extended writing tasks and includes a marking guide written especially for Pass the Paper by a UK school examiner.
Pack 3: Reasoning
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Best for: Latymer, St Michael's and Henrietta Barnet
Our Reasoning packs for Barnet & Enfield include both a full Verbal Reasoning, and a full Non-Verbal Reasoning mock paper, in every pack.
Pen & paper wins every time
There are no online tests for any of these schools.
Don't get distracted with apps and other digital solutions. Focus your time on getting used to printed, exam-style mock papers that help familiarise with the real thing.
The closer you can get to the experience of the day itself, the better prepared your child will be when their moment arrives.
Get used to watching the clock
Timing is crucial, always have a clock in the room.
Although it varies year-by-year, the PESE contains roughly 45-50 questions and lasts about 45-50 minutes. Get your little trooper used the keeping an eye on the clock, you won't be there to help them on test day. 1 minute per question is a good rule of thumb, and by working quickly they can build up reserve time for the trickier questions later in the test.
Be careful where you put your answers
There is a separate answer sheet.
Get used to this early on, answering on a separate sheet may not be intuitive, but the consequences of letting this slip on test day are dire. There are no points for showing working and no points for anything marked on the question paper itself. It's the multiple-choice answer sheet, or nothing, so it's crucial to make this part of your revision structure.
If in doubt, guess!
Never leave a multiple-choice question blank!
There will be questions that either your superstar can't conquer, or it simply isn't worth wasting them time on for that 1 point (10 minutes on 1 question/point at the sacrifice of the time to complete 10 more, is not a good trade!).
There's a 1 in 5 chance every time you guess, so have a go!