What does the Birmingham 11+ test include?
GL Assessment format: maths, English comprehension, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning — all timed. The mock replicates this exactly.
Weekend Mock Test · Smethwick
11+ Mock Test. £5. Real results.
£5 per sitting
Auto-marked · Teacher feedback · Weekend slots
A timed mock test in Birmingham 11+ format — the same sections and pressure as the real exam. You get a marked score breakdown and written feedback on exactly what needs work before exam day.
- Birmingham grammar school format. Maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning — exactly what your child will face.
- Auto-marked on the day. Scores by section, not just a total, so you see where marks are being lost.
- Written teacher feedback. Not a number and nothing else — a clear note on what to work on next.
- Saturday and Sunday slots. No disruption to the school week.
Serena Johal · Qualified Primary Teacher
Leads 11+ readiness checks and written feedback.
What you get back
- Section-by-section score breakdown
- Auto-marked total vs grammar school benchmark
- Written note on the weakest areas
- Recommended next steps for tuition and practice
📐 Maths
📖 English comprehension
🔤 Verbal reasoning
🧩 Non-verbal reasoning
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📝 Teacher feedback
The Birmingham 11+ Format
What the grammar school test actually covers.
Birmingham grammar schools — including King Edward's — use GL Assessment format papers. The test splits into four timed sections. Our mock replicates this exactly so your child sits the real thing having already done it once.
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Maths
Arithmetic, problem-solving, number, shape and data — all under time pressure.
50 mins📖
English
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and grammar questions on unseen passages.
50 mins🔤
Verbal Reasoning
Word relationships, analogies, codes and sequences — tests language and logic together.
50 mins🧩
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Pattern recognition, spatial awareness and visual sequences without relying on language.
45 minsWhy It Matters
What a mock test shows that practice papers don't.
Practice papers done at home have no clock pressure, no mixed sections back-to-back and no real stakes. A proper mock test reveals how your child performs when all of that is added at once.
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Real time pressure
Many children know the content but drop marks when they have to keep pace. The mock shows whether pacing is actually a problem before it matters on the real day.
2
Stamina across all sections
Sitting four timed sections back-to-back is different from doing one practice paper. Concentration often fades in the third or fourth section — this is the only way to see it early.
3
A score you can act on
The section breakdown tells you exactly where to focus in the weeks before exam day — not a vague "keep practising" but a specific weak area and a plan.
Book a Weekend Mock Test — £5
Saturday and Sunday morning slots in Smethwick. We'll confirm your booking within 24 hours and send payment details.
FAQ
Common questions.
How does auto-marking work?
Multiple-choice sections are marked against the answer key on the day. You get a percentage score per section plus a comparison against the grammar school benchmark range.
What year group is the mock test for?
Year 4, 5 or 6. Year 5 is the ideal time — enough preparation ahead to act on the result. Year 6 children also benefit if the real exam is still a few months away.
What time are the weekend sessions?
Morning sessions, typically 9:30am or 11:00am, to replicate the time of day of the real exam. Exact time confirmed when we confirm your slot.
£5. Weekends. Real exam format.
Book a slot using the form above, or call 07909 274901 if you'd prefer to talk first.