Free 9+ Past Papers
Curious about your child’s current learning level?
What are the 9+ Examinations?
While some parents wait until the end of Year 6 to move to a secondary school, others may choose to move them earlier, particularly if you are considering moving your child from a state primary school to an independent preparatory school. These schools primarily admit pupils at the beginning of Key Stage 2 and the 9+ examinations are the assessments that happen during Year 4 in order to gain entry to these schools.
What is tested?
The admissions process varies from school to school, however usually the tests will involve English and mathematics. Some schools also include a reasoning test too, which can include both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. They can be written or computer-based tests. As with other entrance stages, schools often ask for a report from the child’s current school and those that pass the examination, will often be asked back for an interview.
9+ Past Papers
Some schools publish their past papers which are freely available to download. We have provided links to some of these past papers below. Please note that schools do change their examination format, so ensure you check the school’s website for the latest guidelines.
9+ Maths Past Papers
King’s College Junior School: 9+ Mathematics Specimen Paper
St Mary’s School Cambridge: 9+ Mathematics Sample Paper
Solihull Junior School: 9+ Mathematics Sample Paper 1
Solihull Junior School: 9+ Mathematics Sample Paper 2
9+ English Past Papers
King’s College Junior School: 9+ English Specimen Paper – Reading
King’s College Junior School: 9+ English Specimen Paper – Writing
Solihull Junior School: 9+ English Sample Paper 1
Solihull Junior School: 9+ English Sample Paper 2
St Mary’s School Cambridge: 9+ English Sample Paper – Creative Writing
9+ English and Maths Past Papers
Magdalen College School Oxford maths and English sample paper
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