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Tiffin School 11+ - exam format & mock papers
Tiffin School selects in two stages, working with Quest to set a bespoke Year 7 entrance test that changes each year. Stage 1 is multiple-choice English and Maths sat at the school on an OMR answer sheet; Stage 2, by invitation, is written English and Maths. The school does not publish paper timings or question counts, only illustrative questions and an example marksheet, so treat any timing you see quoted elsewhere as an estimate. A 11Plus-Help Tiffin mock rehearses Stage 1.
Made for London and nearby grammars · Stage 2 written papers where schools set them · school-specific formats · "show your working" style maths
The papers
Stage 1: English + Maths multiple choice, set by Quest (timings not published). Stage 2, by invitation: written English + written Maths (full working).
Stage 1 - English
- English: inference, retrieval, vocabulary, author's purpose; fiction and non-fiction
Stage 1 - Mathematics
- Maths: KS2 multi-step worded; FDP, ratio, algebra, geometry
Stage 2 - English
- Comprehension: a short comprehension (8-10 questions)
- Creative writing: an extended writing task (secondary sources report about an hour); marked on creativity, structure, vocabulary and SPaG
Stage 2 - Mathematics
- Maths (written): word problems, advanced algebra (simultaneous equations, substitution), complex fractions/%/ratio; non-MC, full working - no working scores zero
What it tests
English comprehension · Maths (MC + written) · Creative writing
What to work on
- Stage 1 comprehension and multi-step maths to time
- for Stage 2 Maths, laying out full, clear working
- for Stage 2 English, a complete narrative with a proper arc
Worth knowing
- Stage 2 Maths is written and non-MC - no working scores zero.
- Stage 2 English includes an extended creative-writing task (timing not published by the school).
- Stage 1 is a bespoke Quest-set test each year; the school publishes illustrative questions but no timings.
The Tiffin mock on 11Plus-Help
The Tiffin mock covers Stage 1: a timed English paper (comprehension and SPaG) and a timed Maths paper, both multiple choice, modelled on the Quest-style format at 45 minutes each - an estimate, because the school publishes no timings.
Original practice in a GL-informed format. Not an official or past paper.
FAQs
Is there a second stage?
Yes, Tiffin uses a written Stage 2 in English and Maths for shortlisted candidates.
Does catchment matter?
Yes, places are prioritised within a defined priority area; check the school's latest admissions policy for the exact map and criteria.
How hard is Stage 2 compared to Stage 1?
Significantly harder - questions are multi-step and require clear working and extended writing.
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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