Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Which of these is a prime number?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C, 43
How to work it out
- 43 has exactly two factors, 1 and 43.
- The others can be divided, for example 63 = 3 × 21.
Wolverhampton Girls’ High School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Wolverhampton 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
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- West Midlands 11+ (Birmingham & Walsall)
- 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 West Midlands 11+ (Birmingham & Walsall)
The Birmingham consortium and neighbouring grammars use two GL papers mixing English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test day | Paper 1 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Test day | Paper 2 | 60 | 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 West Midlands 11+ (Birmingham & Walsall) 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 spelling mistake? Choose “No mistake” if there is none.
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Answer: C, sufficiant for most
How to work it out
“sufficiant” should be spelt “sufficient”.
Why the other options are wrong
- A (The explanation in): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- B (the textbook was): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- D (of the class.): Every word in this part is spelt correctly.
- E (No mistake): There is a mistake: “sufficiant” should be spelt “sufficient”.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
If LAMP is written in code as PEQT, what is the code for HAND?
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Answer: E, LERH
How to work it out
- Compare LAMP with its code: each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet.
- Do the same to HAND: LERH.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which figure comes next in the series?
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Answer: E
How to work it out
The lshape turns 45° clockwise each step and the shading alternates; one dot is added each time.
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Wolverhampton Girls’ High School use?
Wolverhampton Girls’ High School uses the West Midlands 11+ (Birmingham & Walsall), 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 Wolverhampton Girls’ High 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 Wolverhampton Girls’ High 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 Wolverhampton Girls’ High 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 Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.