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GL Assessment-style 11+ practice papers and mock tests
GL Assessment is one of the most widely used 11+ test providers in England. Our GL-style practice papers let your child practise the same four subjects, in the same multiple-choice style, against the clock — and see exactly where marks were lost.
Independent practice papers in the GL Assessment style — not official GL Assessment papers.
Looking for GL Assessment past papers?
GL Assessment does not publish or sell its real 11+ papers. Some areas share free familiarisation booklets that show the layout and question types — check your local grammar school or admissions website and do those first.
After that, your child needs plenty of full, timed papers in the same style. Our 13 complete GL-style sets give you four papers each — English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning — marked instantly, with a worked explanation for every question. They are our own practice papers written in the GL style, not real GL papers.
About the GL Assessment 11+
Who uses it
Grammar schools across many areas, including Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Trafford, plus a number of individual schools. Kent has used GL papers too, but has chosen a new provider, Quest Assessments, from 2027. Each area chooses which subjects to test, and areas do sometimes change provider, so check your local admissions page for your child’s entry year.
What it tests
Up to four subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Some areas test only some of them. Kent also sets a short writing task, which isn’t scored but can be used if a child’s result is reviewed.
The format
Mostly multiple choice. Children mark their answers on a separate answer sheet, which is marked by computer. Papers usually run for 45 to 60 minutes each.
When it’s sat
Usually in September, at the start of Year 6, with results in October. Registration normally closes in the summer term of Year 5.
What’s in our GL Assessment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 50 min |
| Maths | 50 | 50 min |
| Verbal Reasoning | 70 | 45 min |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | 70 | 45 min |
| Whole set | 240 | 190 min |
How our papers compare to the real test
Tips for practising
- Learn the question types. GL reuses a familiar set of verbal and non-verbal reasoning question types every year, so recognising them on sight saves valuable seconds.
- Practise pacing. In our reasoning papers your child has about 39 seconds per question. Timed papers teach them to move on from a hard question instead of losing minutes on it.
- Use the topic breakdown. After each paper, the results show which topics cost marks. Re-read the worked explanations for those, then try the same topics in the next set.
- Check which subjects your area tests. If your area doesn’t set Non-Verbal Reasoning, for example, you can buy just the papers you need for £6 each.
Questions parents ask
Are these official GL Assessment papers?
No. GL Assessment does not sell its real 11+ papers. Ours are independent practice papers written to follow the published GL format, so your child gets used to the style, length and timing.
Which papers should my child do?
Start with the subjects your area actually tests. A complete set gives you all four papers; you can also buy single papers if you only need, say, English and Maths.
When should we start full mock papers?
Many families start timed mocks once the main Key Stage 2 topics have been covered, in the months before the test. Earlier on, untimed practice and the free samples are a gentler start.
Try a free sample first
Every GL Assessment paper has a free sample, so your child can try the format before you buy.