The 11 Plus test for Reading School
Reading School in Reading admits through the Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading) 11 plus, which uses GL Assessment papers. The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two papers, multiple-choice, age-standardised. Sat in September of Year 6.
Slough Consortium: single test admits to all member schools. Reading and Kendrick run separate tests on different dates.
Dates, pass marks and admissions criteria are set locally and change each year, so always confirm the current details with the school and your local authority.
How to prepare
The most useful preparation is practice in the GL Assessment style under timed conditions. Regular mock exams build exam stamina and show where your child stands against the wider cohort, so you can focus revision on the areas that need it most.
Our live, invigilated mock exams mirror the Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading) format and report a standardised score, a section breakdown and a UK-wide ranking after every sitting.
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