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Free 11+ Practice Games: Verbal & Non-Verbal

The 11+ (eleven plus) is the entrance test for grammar schools in parts of England and Northern Ireland. The mix of papers depends on the area, but most include some of verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English. Our free games give children regular, low-pressure practice in all four.

Quick facts

Who sits it

Children applying to grammar schools, usually tested early in Year 6

When

Usually at the start of Year 6 (check your local grammar school or council)

Official information

GOV.UK: school admissions

• The papers vary by area and school. Common papers are verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English.
• Most children sit the test at the start of Year 6.
• Your local council or the grammar school publishes which test is used and how to register.

⏱️ New: timed tests. Most games below have a Timed test button: 15 questions in 10 minutes with answers revealed at the end, just like the real thing. Use it once your child is confident in practice mode.

Verbal reasoning

Analogies, hidden words, codes, odd one out and vocabulary.

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Verbal Reasoning Quest

Analogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.

Logic & MemoryAges 8–12

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Find words with the same or opposite meaning.

EnglishAges 7–12

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Prefixes & Suffixes

Add prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.

EnglishAges 7–12

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Homophone Heroes

Choose the right homophone to finish each sentence.

EnglishAges 7–12

Non-verbal reasoning

Shape sequences, odd shape out, matrices and reflections.

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Shape Patterns: Non-Verbal Reasoning

Shape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.

Logic & MemoryAges 6–12

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Shape Explorer

Name 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.

MathsAges 4–11

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Memory Match

Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.

Logic & MemoryAges 3–10

Maths

Arithmetic, fractions, percentages, angles, area and problem solving.

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Times Tables Challenge

Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.

MathsAges 7–11

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Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Convert, compare and order fractions, decimals and percentages.

MathsAges 9–12

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Factors, Multiples & Primes

Multiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.

MathsAges 8–12

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Angle Ace

Name, estimate and calculate angles.

MathsAges 8–12

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Area & Perimeter

Find the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.

MathsAges 8–12

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Speed Maths Challenge

Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.

MathsAges 7–12

English

Comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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Read & Answer

Read short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.

EnglishAges 6–11

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Spelling Bee

Look, cover and spell words from memory.

EnglishAges 5–12

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Punctuation Station

End marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.

EnglishAges 6–11

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Parts of Speech

Spot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.

EnglishAges 6–11

Logic and problem solving

Codes, patterns and deduction.

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Thinking Skills Challenge

Series, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.

Logic & MemoryAges 8–12

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Number Patterns

Find the missing number in a sequence.

MathsAges 5–10

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Sudoku for Kids

Kid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.

Logic & MemoryAges 6–12

Tips for parents

• Start gently in Year 4 or 5 with short, regular sessions.
• Make sure times tables are automatic. They underpin most 11+ maths.
• Read every day to grow vocabulary, the biggest factor in verbal reasoning.
• Check which papers your area uses and focus there first.

Guides for parents

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The 11+ Explained: A Parent’s GuideWhat the 11 plus is, which papers your area might use, when children sit it, and a practical Year 5 weekly plan for calm, steady 11+ preparation.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects are in the 11+?

It depends on the area. Most tests include some of verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English.

When do children take the 11+?

Usually at the start of Year 6, for entry to Year 7 the following September.

Are these real 11+ papers?

No. Every question is original practice written by Success Tutoring to build the same skills.

Original practice by Success Tutoring. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by GL Assessment, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, or any grammar school or consortium. Test names are used only to describe what the practice covers. Formats can change, so always check the official website for the latest details.

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