The Top 10 Free 11 Plus Resources
The 2021 11 Plus exam is only six months away and parents who are hoping to get their child into a grammar school are hard at work helping their child prepare. This is the time for pupils to start consolidating their revision. The 11 Plus examination is taken at the beginning of Year 6 by grammar school applicants across the UK and is usually made up of up to four different papers: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths.
The 11+ process is demanding and requires a lot of commitment from both parents and children. There are a lot of resources online to support your preparation, but the sheer range out there can be overwhelming.
This is why we have compiled a list of the top 10 free resources to help pupils prepare — find them all below!
Top 10 Resources:
1.Think Academy UK
Think Academy UK has a dedicated maths resources page. Here you have access to a library of resources including study packs, worksheets, and podcasts for children. All of Think Academy UK’s maths learning resources are free. They also provide online maths tuition to support pupils preparing for their 11 Plus exam.
In addition, there are parent guides written by experts and schoolteachers and exclusive webinars! We also regularly invite expert tutors to share insider tips with parents.
2. ElevenPlusExams
The ElevenPlusExams website is helpful for parents who want to understand how the grammar school and 11 Plus system works. This page primarily provides useful information for parents, rather than resources for revision.
There is also an active discussion forum where you can ask a question or see if any of your questions are answered there already.
3. Twinkl
Twinkl has created a resources page filled with practice papers and parent guides. All resources are teacher-made. They have various handy things for pupils including practice papers and activities.
The website also includes a guide to providing parental support in preparation for the 11 Plus exam. This guide includes advice on the exam itself, the types of questions asked, selecting a school and preparing for the exam.
4. Bond11Plus
Bond11Plus offers both free and paid resources for all the 11 Plus subjects. This includes free 40 and 50 question practice papers in English, maths and verbal reasoning.
This website also has a comprehensive range of resources and online support.
5. 11Plus
This website is an 11 Plus community for parents, tutors and students. It also provides resources for Independent School Entrance Tests and Common Entrance Exams.
There is an active forum dedicated to 11 Plus discussions.
6. KSOL
The KSOL website provides 11 Plus products, resources, and workshops. The website has a wealth of information on the key points of the application and examination process and their free resources section is well worth checking out.
There is also a dedicated section with free practice papers and advice available to download.
7. 11PlusEHelp
This website provides a range of resources useful for 11 Plus Exam preparation. The website is also a great source of information about the 11 Plus syllabus and content. Their resources are designed to help primary school pupils pass the 11 Plus exam with help in maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
The website also has various practice tests including topic-wise tests, mixed type tests, short tests, long and mock tests.
8. The Tutoress
The Tutoress is run by private tutor and entrepreneur Victoria Olubi. Her website has a range of 11 Plus materials for parents and tutors.
There is also an impressive blog full of useful advice about the 11 Plus exam and how to prepare for it. The website offers free worksheets and resources for subscribers.
9. 11PlusDiy
11 Plus DIY is packed with 11 Plus products and resources, and offers a range of revision materials and practise papers for students about to sit the exam.
There is also an impressive series of 11 Plus videos on YouTube about how to approach verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
10. KidSmart
The KidSmart website and app has plenty of resources for both parents and pupils. The website has a useful 11 Plus guide, and it also provides 11 Plus products, resources and workshops.
The website also features a blog full of advice about the 11 Plus exam and how to prepare for it.
Have you used any of these websites for information and materials on the 11 Plus? We would love to hear more about your experiences with them! Have you come across any other 11 Plus websites that you found useful? Please leave a comment and let us know!
