Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Which fraction is the largest?
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Answer: A, 7/10
How to work it out
Change each into a decimal and compare: 7/10 = 0.7, 2/5 = 0.4, 1/4 = 0.25, 1/3 = 0.333, 3/8 = 0.375.
Warwick School: 11 Plus entry
A independent school in Birmingham & West Midlands for boys, with entry at 11+. Here is the test it uses, what is in it and how to prepare.
At a glance
- Type
- Independent school
- Pupils
- Boys
- Area
- Birmingham & West Midlands, West Midlands
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- Independent school 11+ (own papers)
- Tested
- Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
- Competition
- Highly selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 80% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the Independent school 11+ (own papers)
Most independent schools set their own maths and English papers in January of Year 6, often with a reasoning test, creative writing and an interview.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ assessment | Maths | 25 | 60 minutes |
| 11+ assessment | English | 12 | 60 minutes |
| 11+ assessment | Reasoning | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 11+ assessment | Puzzles & Problem Solving | 15 | 30 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 Independent school 11+ (own papers) 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 January.
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.
This test includes a piece of writing, so practise planning and writing a short story or description in a set time.
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 correctly completes the sentence?
I think ___ going to be late.
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Answer: B, they're
How to work it out
- “they're” is correct here.
- “They’re” = they are.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Choose one word from each group. Which two words are closest in meaning?
( frail, ladder, blanket ) ( meadow, teapot, feeble )
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Answer: A, frail and feeble
How to work it out
- “frail” and “feeble” 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
- B (frail and teapot): “frail” is right, but “teapot” is not linked to it.
- C (blanket and feeble): “feeble” is right, but “blanket” is not linked to it.
- D (ladder and meadow): These two words are not linked in meaning.
- E (blanket and teapot): These two words are not linked in meaning.
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: A
How to work it out
- The figure is reflected (mirrored), and then turns 180°.
- Apply both changes to the third figure.
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Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Warwick School use?
Warwick School uses the Independent school 11+ (own papers), which tests maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning and includes a piece of writing. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for Warwick School?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 80% 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 Warwick 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 January.
Preparing for Warwick 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 Warwick School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.