A recent addition to the 11 Plus entrance exam network, the FSCE provides exams for fewer schools than the other main exam providers (GL and CEM).

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Established in 2022, the FSCE stands out amongst other providers in the determination to write exams that are visually accessible with clearly coloured question numbers and a specific multiple choice answer sheet; as well as focussing on content that does not stretch beyond the year 5 curriculum (most grammar schools test content up until the end of year 6, despite the exams being sat in the September of that year). Voice recorded instructions are played at the beginning of each paper

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The exam structure

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The FSCE is split into 3 separate papers, all of which are sat on the same day. Each paper is treated as an individual exam on the day.

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The papers are as follows:

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Paper 1: English

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• Part 1, Comprehension

  • Multiple choice comprehension based on one passage or extract​

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• Part 2, Vocabulary

  • Multiple choice questions matching synonyms and antonyms​

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• Part 3, Missing letters

  • Fill-in-the-blanks questions replacing the missing letters in words​

 

Paper 2: Mathematics

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• A mix of multiple choice, free answer and fill-in-the-box answer questions ​

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Paper 3: Creative Writing 

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• A creative writing exercise marked against 11 Plus marking guides 

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