Sit the real thing
before the real thing
Scheduled mock exams that replicate actual 11+ exam conditions — timed, competitive, and with delayed results just like the real day. The most effective single preparation step you can take.
What's the difference from a practice paper?
Practice papers and mock exams serve different purposes — both are important, but at different stages of preparation.
| Feature | Practice Paper | Mock Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Available any time | — | |
| Scheduled date & time | — | |
| Strict countdown timer | — | |
| Cohort percentile rank | — | |
| Delayed results (like real exam) | — | |
| Instant feedback & explanations | — | |
| Repeat as many times as you like | — | |
| Progress tracking across attempts |
Why mock exams make such a difference
The evidence is consistent: children who sit at least two timed mock exams before the real 11+ perform significantly better than those who only do practice papers.
Reduce exam anxiety
Children who have experienced timed exam conditions before the real day are consistently calmer and more focused. The first mock is always the hardest — by the third, it feels routine.
Real cohort comparison
Unlike a practice paper, a mock exam tells you where your child ranks against peers sitting the same paper on the same day. That percentile is the most honest measure of readiness you can get before the actual exam.
Authentic time pressure
A practice paper done at the kitchen table is not the same as a countdown timer running in a live exam. Mock exams train children to pace themselves, skip and return, and not freeze when time is tight.
Track improvement across sittings
Each sitting produces a detailed score report. Sit three mocks across the year and the trend line tells you whether preparation is working — or where to focus harder.
All four core 11+ subjects
Mock exams are available individually by subject so you can target your child's weakest area first.
Mathematics
All boardsMock exam maths problems are often multi-step — children who practise showing working cope far better under time pressure.
English
All boardsComprehension under time pressure is the single biggest differentiator in mock exams. Daily reading at home has the highest ROI.
Verbal Reasoning
GL Assessment · CEMSpeed matters in VR sections. Children who have done timed drills consistently score significantly higher than those who only practise accuracy.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
GL Assessment · CEMNVR is almost entirely learnable. Children who have worked through each question type systematically very rarely get caught out.
How it works
From registration to results — the full mock exam journey.
Browse & register
Find an upcoming mock exam by subject or date. Free exams register instantly. Paid exams complete checkout in under a minute.
Get your confirmation
You receive an email with the exam start time, how to access it, and a preparation checklist. Add the date to your calendar.
Sit the exam
Log in at the scheduled time. The countdown starts immediately. Answers auto-save every 30 seconds. A late-join window is available if needed.
Wait for results
Results are released at the published announcement time — not instantly. This is deliberate: it mirrors the real 11+ and practises waiting calmly.
Review the report
The score report shows your percentage, topic breakdown, time per question, cohort percentile, and — after multiple sittings — a progress trend.
On the day — what to expect
Log in 10 minutes early
Ensure your device, internet connection, and login are all confirmed before the countdown begins.
Countdown starts at the published time
There is no grace period on the timer. The exam is live from the scheduled minute.
Answers are auto-saved every 30 seconds
If connection drops, rejoin immediately. Your answers are safe up to the last save point.
Results are not instant
The results announcement time is shown on the exam page. This is deliberate — practise waiting just as they will need to on the real day.
Questions parents ask most
Straight answers about how the mock exam system works.
What the score report includes
- Overall percentage score
- Topic-by-topic accuracy
- Time spent per question
- Cohort percentile rank
- Progress trend across sittings