Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Noor is 10. Their mother is 3 times as old. How old will their mother be in 6 years?
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Answer: D, 36
How to work it out
- Mother's age now: 10 × 3 = 30.
- In 6 years: 30 + 6 = 36.
Kendrick School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Reading for 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
- Girls
- Area
- Reading, South East
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- Reading & Kendrick selection test
- Tested
- Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
- Competition
- Super-selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 90% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the Reading & Kendrick selection test
Reading School and Kendrick use a two-stage process: reasoning first, then maths and English for those who progress.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Stage 2 | Maths | 30 | 50 minutes |
| Stage 2 | English | 12 | 50 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 Reading & Kendrick selection test 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 sentence is punctuated correctly?
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Answer: B, "Stop!" shouted the guard.
How to work it out
- The correct sentence is: "Stop!" shouted the guard.
- Speech marks go round the words spoken, with the punctuation inside them.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Choose one word from each group. Which two words are closest in meaning?
( carpet, hide, button ) ( teapot, pencil, conceal )
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Answer: C, hide and conceal
How to work it out
- “hide” and “conceal” are synonyms: they mean nearly the same.
- Try each word from the first group with each word from the second.
Why the other options are wrong
- A (carpet and teapot): These two words are not linked in meaning.
- B (button and pencil): These two words are not linked in meaning.
- D (hide and pencil): “hide” is right, but “pencil” is not linked to it.
- E (button and conceal): “conceal” is right, but “button” is not linked to it.
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: B
How to work it out
- The figure turns 90° clockwise, and then turns 180°.
- Apply both changes to the third figure.
Other selective schools in Reading
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Kendrick School use?
Kendrick School uses the Reading & Kendrick selection test, 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 Kendrick School?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 90% consistently in practice for a super-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 Kendrick 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 Kendrick 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 Kendrick School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.