8+ Exam Papers

Expertly Crafted for 8+ Independent School Admissions

Exam Papers for School Entrance Admissions

Our practice papers are organised by difficulty levels, providing a structured approach for your child's entrance exam preparation.

How We Rank Our Papers

Subject

Maths English Reasoning (Verbal & Non-Verbal)

Tier

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8+ Maths Exam - Paper 1 - ★

£9.95

8+ Maths Exam - Paper 2 - ★★

£9.95

8+ Maths Exam - Paper 3 - ★★★

£9.95

8+ English Exam - Paper 1 - ★

£9.95

8+ English Exam - Paper 2 - ★★

£9.95

8+ English Exam - Paper 3 - ★★★

£9.95

8+ Reasoning Exam - Paper 1 ★★

£9.95

8+ Reasoning Exam - Paper 2 - ★★★

£9.95

8+ Reasoning Exam - Paper 3 - ★

£9.95

Our Tiered Practice Papers

Our papers are tailored to match or exceed the level of the country's most selective schools, encompassing all the topics and question types found in the 7 plus, 8 plus, and 11 plus Independent School entrance exams.

Paper Grading

Tier	Paper Type	Target Schools
★★★	High-difficulty papers - for the most selective schools in the country.	KCS Wimbledon; Highgate; St Paul’s Juniors; Latymer Prep; Westminster Prep; City of London School
★★	Mid-difficulty papers - suitable for all schools and ideal for general exam practice.	Dulwich Prep; Dulwich College; Alleyn’s; James Allen's Girls' School
★	Lower-difficulty papers - suitable for all schools and students starting their entrance exam preparation.	All Schools

*Although these papers have been created by our expert independent school specialist tutors to accurately reflect the skills and level required at top independent schools, each school’s admissions process is unique and subject to change each year. As such, these papers may not reflect the exact exam format of the schools above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our exam papers are specifically designed for students preparing for Independent examinations at the 8+ level entrance level. They are ideal for those targeting top-tier schools, offering a tailored practice that mirrors the challenges of real exam conditions.

Our papers are grouped into difficulty tiers. The higher-tiered papers are recommended for students who are later in their 8+ preparation and are looking to gain entrance into some of the most competitive schools in the country, while the lower-difficulty papers are designed for students to build their confidence.

Our English Dictation papers include an audio file for dictation, along with the written page, as well as the grading sheet.

Our exam papers are written by entrance exam specialists with years of experience in the field. Our experts have used real school entrance exam papers from previous years to compile and categorise the different question types typically found in school entrance examinations and capture the nuances and demands of top independent and grammar school entrance exams. Our entrance specialists have designed the papers to ensure each one meets or exceeds the difficulty and style of actual exam papers for all types of independent school exams.

You can view a sample by clicking on 'More Details' for any of the papers listed. Each preview includes the first and last few pages, giving you a comprehensive look at the structure and content of our exam papers.

Each of our papers comes with model answers. We have designed our grading sheets to match those used by school entrance examiners. This allows you and your child to understand better the types of answers schools are looking for. It also helps you track your child's progress effectively and helps them understand the correct answers and methodologies, enhancing their learning experience and confidence.

Our practice papers are designed to replicate and sometimes exceed the difficulty and style of questions in actual entrance exams. They are frequently reviewed and updated yearly to ensure they align with the quality of real written entrance exams* *Please note that each school’s admissions process is unique and subject to change each year. As such, these papers may not reflect the exact exam format of the schools mentioned on this page.

Our exam papers are tiered by difficulty, allowing you to focus on a broad set of schools your child is applying to. Through thorough research, we have found that top-tier independent schools all follow the same exam format and test children on similar skills. If your child is looking to gain entrance to the most highly selective schools in the county, we recommend purchasing our highest-difficulty papers, which are suitable for all top-tier independent schools.

Our papers come with answers and grading sheets. This helps your child understand complex concepts and approaches to challenging questions, enhancing their learning and exam readiness. To enhance your child's preparation, we recommend participating in our Mock Entrance Exams, which take place in late August and early September each year. These events are designed to emulate the experience of the exam. We closely simulate examination environments to ensure your child becomes adept and well-acquainted with every facet of the process. Learn more here.

Our materials have been crafted by a team with extensive experience in helping students gain entry into prestigious schools such as St Paul’s, SPGS, Westminster, and others. But don't just take our word for it; read our testimonials.

Our Reviews

“ I would like to let you know that O has made it to Dulwich Prep! Thank you so much for tremendous help! The assessment was quite similar as assessment with you... He wasn't stressed at all. ”

Mrs S, SE London

“ Just letting you know that M got in to St Paul's Juniors, we found out today and are over the moon, as I'm sure you can imagine! ”

Mrs Y, Chiswick

“ S has received an offer from Wimbledon High Prep School (our first choice) and offered a wait list place at Putney High Prep. Thank you for your advice! ”

Mrs M, Putney

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