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Redbridge 11+: format, schools and practice papers
A plain summary of how the Redbridge 11+ 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 and non-verbal reasoning.
- Reported
- Two multiple-choice papers on one day with a break: Paper 1 English and verbal reasoning; Paper 2 maths and non-verbal reasoning (including spatial reasoning). Answers are machine marked.
- Reported
- Each paper is age-standardised and the two scores are added to give one total. For 2027 entry, children needed a standardised score of at least 104 to be ranked; reaching it does not guarantee a place, and the last offers have been made at higher scores.
- Reported
- For 2027 entry, registration ran from 1 May to 5pm on 15 June 2026 (no late registration) and the test was on Friday 18 September 2026, with results emailed in mid-October. Dates and the threshold for 2028 entry are not yet published.
- Reported
- Redbridge sends exact timings and formats with the test invitation.
- Not published
- The number of questions in each section (English 25, verbal reasoning 30, maths 25, non-verbal 20), about 50 minutes per paper (sources give 50 to 60 minutes), and five answer options per question. These are not published.
Schools that use this test
- Ilford County High School, Ilford
- Woodford County High School, Woodford Green
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.
- 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.
- Spatial questions (rotations, reflections, cube nets) improve with hands-on practice: fold paper nets and turn shapes on the table.
- 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 Redbridge 11+
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-paper format, with answer sheets, explanations 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 Redbridge 11+: 87 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. £39.97 if bought separately.
Questions parents ask
What does the Redbridge 11+ test?
It covers maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers on one day with a break: Paper 1 English and verbal reasoning; Paper 2 maths and non-verbal reasoning (including spatial reasoning). Answers are machine marked.
Are these the real Redbridge 11+ 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 the London Borough of Redbridge website. Dates and arrangements change from year to year.
Helpful guides
- When should my child start preparing for the 11+?
- What is verbal reasoning in the 11+?
- How to use 11+ mock tests well
- 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.