Entrance tests for The Blue Coat School assess Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The papers are prepared by the school and therefore, do not follow any particular 11+ exam framework unlike most other schools.

Historically the test has included a 20-minute Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, a 45-minute Maths & Numeracy paper and a 50-minute English paper. Questions are a mix of both multiple choice and open answer, so it is important to prepare for both question types.

Let’s look at what we know

• The test cover English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Each subject has its own paper

• Tests are a mix of both multiple choice and open answer

Choosing the right practice papers

Children should practise timed, time-weighted multiple-choice papers across both English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and time open answer papers across both English and Maths.

• Multiple Choice – English & Grammar

• Multiple Choice – Maths & Numeracy

• Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Open Answer – English & Grammar

• Open Answer – Maths & Numeracy