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FSCE-style 11+ mock papers
FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) is a newer 11+ test provider, set up in 2022 by Reading School. A growing group of grammar schools use it. Its papers test the Key Stage 2 curriculum, mainly English and Maths, rather than verbal or non-verbal reasoning.
Independent practice papers in the FSCE style — not official FSCE papers.
About the FSCE 11+
Who uses it
Schools including Reading School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, Heckmondwike Grammar School, Skipton Girls’ High School and Ermysted’s Grammar School. Gloucestershire’s grammar schools have announced a move to FSCE for September 2028 entry.
What it tests
The Key Stage 2 curriculum up to the end of Year 5. Questions draw mainly on English and Maths but can come from any Key Stage 2 subject, such as science, history or geography. There is no verbal or non-verbal reasoning.
The format
Between two and four papers, depending on the school: multiple-choice papers, a paper of short written answers, and at some schools a creative writing task. Answers go on a separate answer sheet.
When it’s sat
It varies by school, from the summer term of Year 5 to the start of Year 6. Check each school’s admissions page for the date.
What’s in our FSCE mock sets
There are 13 complete sets, A to M. Every set contains these papers, all timed and marked the moment your child finishes, with a worked explanation for every question and a breakdown by topic.
| Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Core English & Maths | 45 | 45 min |
| Paper 2 — Quick Skills | 40 | 35 min |
| Paper 3 — Data & Statistics | 32 | 45 min |
| Paper 4 — Creative Writing | Writing task | 25 min |
| Whole set | 117 + writing | 150 min |
How our papers compare to the real test
Tips for practising
- Secure the Key Stage 2 basics. FSCE tests the curriculum rather than reasoning tricks, so solid grammar, punctuation, arithmetic and problem solving matter most.
- Show multi-step thinking. Paper 1’s word problems take several steps. Encourage your child to jot down each step rather than doing it all in their head.
- Read the chart before the question. In Paper 3, spend a few seconds on the title, axis labels and scale first — most mistakes come from misreading the scale.
- Plan the writing. Paper 4 gives 25 minutes. A two-minute plan of beginning, middle and end nearly always produces a better story than starting straight away.
Questions parents ask
Are these official FSCE papers?
No. They are independent practice papers written in the style of the FSCE test. We are not connected with FSCE or Reading School.
Does my child need to do all four papers?
Not necessarily — schools set different numbers of papers. Check which ones your school uses, then buy a complete set or just the single papers you need.
How is the creative writing paper marked?
Your child writes against the clock, then you mark it together using a checklist covering planning, structure, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling.
Try a free sample first
Every FSCE paper has a free sample, so your child can try the format before you buy.