Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Which of these is a prime number?
Show the worked answer
Answer: A, 17
How to work it out
- 17 has exactly two factors, 1 and 17.
- The others can be divided, for example 93 = 3 × 31.
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Barnet 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
- Barnet, London
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- London superselective tests
- 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 London superselective tests
Highly competitive London grammars (e.g. in Barnet, Bromley, Enfield and Redbridge) set their own one- or two-stage tests, usually maths, English and reasoning.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Stage 1 | Maths | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Stage 2 | English | 12 | 50 minutes |
| Stage 2 | Maths | 25 | 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 London superselective 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 part has a punctuation mistake? Choose “No mistake” if there is none.
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Answer: B, my stomach medicine.”
How to work it out
It is a question, so it needs a question mark.
Why the other options are wrong
- A (“Have you seen): This part is punctuated correctly.
- C (asked Grandma): This part is punctuated correctly.
- D (from the bedroom.): This part is punctuated correctly.
- E (No mistake): There is a mistake: It is a question, so it needs a question mark.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word is most opposite in meaning to “rigid”?
Show the worked answer
Answer: A, flexible
How to work it out
“flexible” is the opposite of “rigid”.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which figure comes next in the series?
?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
The lshape turns 90° clockwise each step and the shading alternates.
Other selective schools in Barnet
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet use?
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet uses the London superselective 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 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet?
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 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet?
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 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet?
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 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.