An entrance assessment for selective schools
The 11+ is an entrance assessment used by many selective and grammar schools in England. It is generally taken during Year 5 or Year 6, depending on the school and area, for entry into Year 7.
11+ Exam Preparation
11+ Exam Preparation
Prepare with Confidence. Aim for Your First-Choice School.
Year 3 – Year 5Grammar & independent schoolsTarget-school tailored
Our 11+ Exam Preparation Programme is designed to help students build the academic knowledge, reasoning skills, exam technique and confidence needed for selective school entrance.
From Year 3 to Year 5, students can follow a structured preparation pathway covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Creative Writing and problem-solving.
Whether your child is preparing for a grammar school, selective independent school or another competitive entrance assessment, our programme can be tailored around the requirements of their target schools and exam format.
The basics
What Is the 11+ Exam?
No single national paper
There is no single 11+ paper used by every school. Different schools and regions may use different assessment providers and formats, so preparation should always be aligned with the schools you are targeting.
For example, the West Midlands Grammar Schools group uses a common test across its participating schools, while Buckinghamshire operates a Secondary Transfer Test.
Target School Preparation: Preparation is shaped around the assessment provider, subjects and format used by the schools on your list.
11+ Subjects We Cover
A syllabus that grows with your child.
Pick a year group, then open any subject to see every topic covered at that stage — five subjects, ten topics each, taught in the order we build them.
5 subjects · 50 topics covered across 11+ Year 3
- Place Value & Number Sense
- Addition & Subtraction
- Multiplication & Division
- Times Tables & Mental Maths
- Fractions & Decimals
- Measurement & Units
- Money, Time & Calendars
- Shapes, Angles & Symmetry
- Data Handling & Graphs
- Problem Solving & Reasoning
- Grammar & Sentence Structure
- Spelling & Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Inference & Deduction
- Punctuation
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Creative Writing
- Story Planning & Structure
- Editing & Proofreading
- Word Relationships
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Word Analogies
- Letter Sequences
- Number Sequences
- Word Codes
- Classification
- Odd One Out
- Word Puzzles
- Logical Reasoning
- Shape Recognition
- Shape Sequences
- Odd One Out
- Matching Shapes
- Mirror Images
- Rotations
- Patterns & Grids
- Missing Shapes
- Spatial Awareness
- Visual Reasoning
- Story Starters
- Character Development
- Setting Description
- Plot Structure
- Descriptive Writing
- Vocabulary & Adjectives
- Sentence Variety
- Dialogue Writing
- Story Endings
- Creative Ideas
Our 11+ Preparation Pathway
Seven steps from first assessment to exam day.
Step 01 of 07
Understand
Identify your child’s current academic level, strengths, gaps and target-school requirements.
Focused programmes
Go faster, or go further.
Two additional programmes that sit alongside the main pathway — one for students short on time, one for students ready for more challenge.
11+ Intensive Courses
Our Intensive Courses are designed for students who need focused preparation within a shorter timeframe.
Includes:
- Intensive Maths revision
- English and comprehension
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Creative Writing
- Exam technique
- Timed practice
- Mock examinations
- Targeted revision
11+ Mastery Courses
Our Mastery Programme is designed for students who want to go beyond basic preparation and develop advanced problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Students work on:
- Challenging 11+ questions
- Advanced reasoning
- Higher-level Maths
- Complex comprehension
- Advanced vocabulary
- Speed and accuracy
- Exam strategy
- Difficult and unfamiliar question types
11+ Mock Test Bundles
Practice Like the Real Exam. Know Where You Stand.
Regular mock testing can help students become comfortable with timing, question styles, exam pressure and full-paper practice before the real assessment.
Dominis 11+ Mock Bundle
Choose mocks based on your child’s preparation needs and subjects.
Available across
English
Comprehension • Grammar • Vocabulary • Creative Writing
Mathematics
Arithmetic • Problem Solving • Algebra • Geometry • Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Words • Codes • Sequences • Logic • Problem Solving
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Shapes • Patterns • Matrices • Sequences • Spatial Reasoning
Mixed Entrance Papers
Combined subject practice designed to simulate a real entrance assessment.
What's Included?
- Full-length practice papers
- Timed exam conditions
- Subject-specific options
- Detailed marking
- Performance analysis
- Areas-for-improvement feedback
- Exam technique practice
- Progress comparison across mocks
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Purchase 11+ Mock BundleWhy Parents Choose Dominis
More Than Tuition — A Complete Preparation System
Expert-Led Online Learning
Interactive online sessions designed around the student’s ability and preparation goals.
Personalised Learning
Lessons focus on individual strengths, weaknesses and target-school requirements.
Exam-Focused Practice
Students regularly encounter the types of questions, timings and challenges they may face in entrance assessments.
Progress You Can See
Regular assessments and feedback help parents understand where their child is improving and where further support is needed.
Confidence Beyond the Classroom
We help students develop independent thinking, problem-solving, accuracy and exam confidence.
11+ Preparation
Ready to Start Your Child’s 11+ Journey?
Tell us your child’s year group, target school, subjects and examination timeline — and Dominis can help you identify the right preparation pathway.