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London Two-Stage (Tiffin, Tiffin Girls’, Henrietta Barnett): format, schools and practice papers
A plain summary of how the London Two-Stage (Tiffin, Tiffin Girls’, Henrietta Barnett) works and how to prepare for it. Each detail says whether it is published by the organisers, reported by other sources, or not published at all. We last checked these details in November 2026.
What the test involves
Subjects: maths, English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and a writing task.
- Reported
- Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School each run a two-stage test. Stage 1 is multiple-choice English and maths of about 40–50 minutes each, sat in early October of Year 6 (2027 entry: about 1–2 October 2026); the highest scorers sit Stage 2, written English and maths, in November.
- Reported
- Tiffin School’s papers are reported to be set by Quest Assessments; for Tiffin Girls’ the setter is unclear. The two schools run separate tests.
- Reported
- The Henrietta Barnett School’s Round 1 is multiple-choice English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning (2027 entry: early September 2026). About the top 300 then sit Round 2: written English (comprehension and creative writing) and maths, set by the school (2027 entry: 6 October 2026).
- Not published
- The number of questions, the marks and the timings in every paper, and five answer options. These are not published, and sources disagree on some details.
The writing task
Henrietta Barnett’s Round 2 English is reported to include creative writing; our writing mark scheme is our assumption, not any school’s scheme.
Schools that use this test
- St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School, Orpington
- The Henrietta Barnett School, London (Barnet)
- The Latymer School, Edmonton (2028 test under consultation)
- The Tiffin Girls’ School, Kingston upon Thames
- Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames
How to prepare
- Practise filling in a separate answer sheet, so marking the right box becomes automatic and no time is lost on test day.
- Practise writing answers in full, showing working in maths and using evidence from the text in English: marks are given for method and explanation, not just the final answer.
- Learn the verbal reasoning question types one at a time, then mix them. Vocabulary grows fastest through wide reading.
- For non-verbal reasoning, check one feature at a time (shape, number, shading, size, position, direction) and rule options out.
- Practise a timed piece of writing every week or two: five minutes planning, then a clear opening, middle and ending.
- Sit full mock tests under timed conditions only every week or two, and spend the time in between on the question types that cost marks.
Practice papers for the London Two-Stage (Tiffin, Tiffin Girls’, Henrietta Barnett)
Every question is original, written to the same types and level as the published format. Each option has a free sample, so you can check it suits your child first.
Four full mock tests based on the published two-stage format: Stage 1 multiple-choice English and maths, a reasoning booklet for Henrietta Barnett’s Round 1, then written Stage 2 English and maths, with answer sheets, a mark scheme and a parent guide.
Four more full mock tests in the same format as Set 1, with new questions throughout, answer sheets, answers and the parent guide.
A revision handbook for the London Two-Stage (Tiffin, Tiffin Girls’, Henrietta Barnett): 97 lessons teaching the methods for maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, with worked examples, practice questions, must-know lists and a 12-week plan.
Everything for this test in one download: Set 1 and Set 2 (eight full mock tests) and the revision handbook. £45.97 if bought separately.
Questions parents ask
What does the London Two-Stage (Tiffin, Tiffin Girls’, Henrietta Barnett) test?
It covers maths, English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and a writing task. Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School each run a two-stage test. Stage 1 is multiple-choice English and maths of about 40–50 minutes each, sat in early October of Year 6 (2027 entry: about 1–2 October 2026); the highest scorers sit Stage 2, written English and maths, in November.
Is there a writing task?
Henrietta Barnett’s Round 2 English is reported to include creative writing; our writing mark scheme is our assumption, not any school’s scheme.
Are these the real London Two-Stage (Tiffin, Tiffin Girls’, Henrietta Barnett) papers?
No. Real past papers are not usually published. Our papers are original and set out like the published format, so children know what to expect.
Where do I check dates and registration?
Always check with each school’s admissions page. Dates and arrangements change from year to year.
Helpful guides
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- A balanced Year 5 summer 11+ revision plan
- 11+ test day checklist for parents
No practice material can promise a pass or a place. Places depend on scores, the school's rules and often distance.