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Herschel Grammar School 11+ - exam format & mock papers
Herschel Grammar School selects through the shared Slough Consortium test: two 50-minute multiple-choice papers, Verbal Skills (English & Verbal Reasoning) then Mathematical & Non-Verbal Skills, each answer chosen from five options (A-E). A 11Plus-Help mock for Herschel rebuilds that exact two-paper shape at consortium standard.
Made for London and nearby grammars · Stage 2 written papers where schools set them · school-specific formats · "show your working" style maths
The papers
One test day, two 50-minute multiple-choice papers.
Paper 1 - Verbal Skills (English & Verbal Reasoning) - 50 minutes
- English: comprehension with retrieval, inference and vocabulary in context
- Verbal Reasoning: GL-style types - synonyms, antonyms, letter and word codes, sequences, logic
Paper 2 - Mathematical & Non-Verbal Skills - 50 minutes
- Maths: KS2 number, fractions/decimals/percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, statistics - multi-step worded
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: figure series, matrices, analogies, odd-one-out, codes
What it tests
English comprehension · Verbal Reasoning · Maths · Non-Verbal Reasoning
What to work on
- reading a passage closely for inference, not just retrieval
- vocabulary in context - the distractors are near-synonyms
- multi-step worded maths under time pressure (about a minute a question)
- the full spread of GL verbal and non-verbal types, done to a rhythm
Worth knowing
- Five answer options (A-E), not four.
- No extended writing at this stage - it is entirely multiple choice.
- Standard is intermediate-to-hard: accuracy and pace both matter.
The Herschel mock on 11Plus-Help
The Herschel mock on 11Plus-Help is two timed papers in the consortium's order and option style, with the English section built around one full passage and its 15-plus questions, exactly as the real paper reads.
Original practice in a GL-informed format. Not an official or past paper.
FAQs
Is there a Stage 2?
No - the Slough Consortium uses just the two multiple-choice papers on one test day; there is no separate written stage.
Is VR/NVR important?
Yes - Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning each form a full half of one paper, alongside English and Maths.
Admissions arrangements change. Always check the current policy and admissions page on the school (or local authority) website before relying on this information - especially catchment areas, score thresholds and registration deadlines.
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