Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
219 pupils are going on a trip. Each coach holds 30 pupils. How many coaches are needed?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, 8
How to work it out
- 219 ÷ 30 = 7.30.
- Part of a coach cannot be hired, so round up to 8.
Sullivan Upper School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Antrim & Down 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
- Antrim & Down, Northern Ireland
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- SEAG Transfer Test (Northern Ireland)
- Tested
- Maths and English
- Competition
- Highly selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 85% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the SEAG Transfer Test (Northern Ireland)
Northern Ireland’s grammar schools use the SEAG assessment: two papers in November of P7, each with English and maths sections.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAG | Paper 1 | 56 | 60 minutes |
| SEAG | Paper 2 | 56 | 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 SEAG Transfer Test (Northern Ireland) covers maths and English. 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 November.
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.
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?
Show the worked answer
Answer: A, The dog's bowl was empty.
How to work it out
- The correct sentence is: The dog's bowl was empty.
- An apostrophe shows missing letters (can’t) or that something belongs to someone (the cat’s).
Other selective schools in Antrim & Down
- Bangor Grammar School
- Glenlola Collegiate School
- Regent House School
- Friends’ School Lisburn
- Wallace High School
- Down High School
- Assumption Grammar School
- Ballymena Academy
- Antrim Grammar School
- Carrickfergus Grammar School
- Larne Grammar School
- Dalriada School
- Coleraine Grammar School
- Loreto College, Coleraine
- Cambridge House Grammar School
- St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena
- St Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Sullivan Upper School use?
Sullivan Upper School uses the SEAG Transfer Test (Northern Ireland), which tests maths and English. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for Sullivan Upper 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 Sullivan Upper 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 November.
Preparing for Sullivan Upper 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 Sullivan Upper School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.