Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Ella is 10. Their mother is 4 times as old. How old will their mother be in 4 years?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, 44
How to work it out
- Mother's age now: 10 × 4 = 40.
- In 4 years: 40 + 4 = 44.
Bexley Grammar School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Bexley for boys and girls, with entry at 11+. Here is the test it uses, what is in it and how to prepare.
At a glance
- Type
- Grammar school
- Pupils
- Mixed
- Area
- Bexley, London
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- Bexley Selection Tests
- Tested
- Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
- Competition
- Highly selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 85% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the Bexley Selection Tests
Bexley grammar schools use GL papers in maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection Tests | English & Maths | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Selection Tests | Verbal & Non-verbal | 50 | 60 minutes |
Paper formats are indicative and change from year to year. Always check the current arrangements with the school or local authority.
How to prepare
The Bexley Selection Tests covers maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Most families start steady preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5, building accuracy first and speed later, then sit timed papers through the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
For maths, secure the Key Stage 2 arithmetic, fractions, ratio and problem solving before moving to the multi-step questions that separate the strongest candidates.
For English, read widely every day and practise comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar; selective tests reward precise word knowledge.
Verbal reasoning is a set of learnable question types, such as letter codes, hidden words and word analogies. Learning each type, then practising it against the clock, lifts scores quickly.
Non-verbal reasoning is about spotting patterns in shapes: rotations, reflections, sequences and matrices. Short, regular sessions work better than long ones.
Practice questions in the style of the test
Written by Prism in the style of the test, not taken from any school’s papers.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word completes the sentence with the correct spelling?
The song sounded _____, but I could not remember its name.
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Answer: A, familiar
How to work it out
- The song sounded familiar, but I could not remember its name.
- Family + iar: fam-il-i-ar.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Three of these words go together. Which two words do not belong with them?
violin, spinach, guitar, flute, parsnip
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Answer: C, spinach and parsnip
How to work it out
flute, guitar, violin are all musical instruments. spinach and parsnip are vegetables.
Why the other options are wrong
- A (spinach and flute): flute belongs with the musical instruments; only spinach and parsnip do not.
- B (violin and spinach): violin belongs with the musical instruments.
- D (guitar and parsnip): guitar belongs with the musical instruments; only spinach and parsnip do not.
- E (guitar and flute): These are both musical instruments, like violin.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
The first figure changes into the second. Which option changes the third figure in the same way?
?
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Answer: D
How to work it out
- The figure turns 90° clockwise, and then becomes shaded solid.
- Apply both changes to the third figure.
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Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Bexley Grammar School use?
Bexley Grammar School uses the Bexley Selection Tests, which tests maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for Bexley Grammar School?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 85% consistently in practice for a highly selective school. This is Prism’s own estimate, not a figure from the school, and no score guarantees a place.
When should my child start preparing for Bexley Grammar School?
Most families start in Year 4 or early Year 5, then practise timed papers during the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
Preparing for Bexley Grammar School?
Prism starts with a free assessment across maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, then builds a weekly plan for your target schools. Parents follow progress free.
Start the free assessmentPrism Learning is not affiliated with Bexley Grammar School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.