Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Which of these is a prime number?
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Answer: B, 73
How to work it out
- 73 has exactly two factors, 1 and 73.
- The others can be divided, for example 87 = 3 × 29.
King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Warwickshire for boys, 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
- Boys
- Area
- Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects)
- 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 GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects)
Many local authorities (e.g. Trafford, Wirral, Warwickshire, Lancashire, Calderdale, Bournemouth & Poole, Gloucestershire) use GL papers in some mix of maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | English | 49 | 50 minutes |
| 11+ | Maths | 50 | 50 minutes |
| 11+ | Verbal Reasoning | 80 | 50 minutes |
| 11+ | Non-verbal Reasoning | 40 | 40 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 GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects) 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?
Dad planned a _____ party for Mum’s birthday.
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Answer: C, surprise
How to work it out
- Dad planned a surprise party for Mum’s birthday.
- There are two r: sur-prise.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
If TREE is written in code as XVII, what is the code for NEST?
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Answer: A, RIWX
How to work it out
- Compare TREE with its code: each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet.
- Do the same to NEST: RIWX.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which figure comes next in the series?
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Answer: B
How to work it out
The flag turns 90° anticlockwise each step and the shading alternates.
Other selective schools in Warwickshire
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon use?
King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon uses the GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects), 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 King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.