Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
What is the mean of these numbers?
42, 38, 33, 39
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, 38
How to work it out
- Add them: 152.
- Divide by how many there are (4): 38.
Woodford County High School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Redbridge 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
- Redbridge, 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
What does the word “fleeting” mean?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, lasting a very short time
How to work it out
- “Fleeting” (adjective) means lasting a very short time.
- For example: We had a fleeting glimpse of the comet.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Find the next pair of letters in the series.
MP NR OT PV ?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E, QX
How to work it out
- Follow each letter on its own.
- The first letters move forward 1 each time; the second letters move forward 2.
- So the next pair is QX.
- Tip: write the alphabet with numbers above it.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which figure completes the grid?
?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
- Across each row the shading changes in the same way; down each column the shape changes.
- The missing figure needs the bottom row’s shape and the right column’s shading.
Other selective schools in Redbridge
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Woodford County High School use?
Woodford County High School 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 Woodford County High School?
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 Woodford County 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 Woodford County 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 Woodford County High School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.