Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus: Exam & Preparation Guide
Bexley Grammar School is a selective co-educational grammar school in Bexley, London. Learning Street’s current Bexley preparation materials reflect a two-paper multiple-choice test covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This guide explains the Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus format reflected in our current materials, what its demands mean for preparation, and how Learning Street’s GL courses and Bexley mock exams can help your child prepare effectively.
Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | Bexley Grammar School |
| Location | Welling, Bexley, London |
| School type | Selective co-educational grammar school |
| Test area | Bexley |
| Format reflected in Learning Street materials | GL-style Bexley 11 Plus |
| Exam structure | Two multiple-choice papers |
| Paper 1 | English and Verbal Reasoning |
| Paper 2 | Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Answer format | Multiple choice using separate answer sheets |
Information and Mock Exam Alignment: The preparation information on this page is aligned with Learning Street’s current Bexley 11 Plus Mock Exam Packs 1–4 so that the guidance matches the Bexley preparation materials currently available from Learning Street.
Learning Street’s current Bexley mock exams use two timed papers. Paper 1 focuses on literacy and contains English and Verbal Reasoning, while Paper 2 contains Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The mocks also include researched timings, separate answer sheets and parent invigilation guidance.
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Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus Exam Format
Learning Street’s current Bexley Grammar School preparation materials reflect a two-paper multiple-choice test covering English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
The first paper focuses on literacy and contains English and Verbal Reasoning questions. The second paper contains Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Children work through timed sections and record their answers on separate multiple-choice answer sheets. Preparation should therefore involve following instructions carefully, maintaining concentration and recording answers accurately as well as solving the individual questions.
What Does the Bexley Grammar School Exam Format Mean for Preparation?
The combination of several different areas across two papers means that children need secure underlying skills and the ability to switch efficiently between different types of question.
English and Verbal Reasoning make reading efficiency and vocabulary particularly important. A child may understand how a reasoning question works but still struggle if unfamiliar vocabulary slows them down or prevents them from identifying the correct relationship.
Maths preparation should build secure KS2 knowledge alongside arithmetic fluency so that routine calculations can be completed efficiently before tackling more demanding problems.
Non-Verbal Reasoning requires careful and systematic observation. Children should learn to recognise visual relationships and changes rather than choosing an answer simply because it looks plausible.
Secure skills should come first, followed by progressively more timed and realistic practice as the test approaches.
Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus Mock Exams and Practice Papers
Bexley Grammar School is covered by Learning Street’s Bexley 11 Plus mock exams. These mocks are designed specifically around the Bexley test format reflected in Learning Street’s current preparation materials rather than being generic 11 Plus papers.
Learning Street carries out ongoing research when developing its Bexley mocks, with the aim of reproducing the known content, difficulty, instructions and timings as closely as practical. Each pack includes two complete timed test papers, separate multiple-choice answer sheets, detailed parent and invigilation instructions, guidance on when time should be called and full detailed answers.
The four Bexley mock exams contain different questions, allowing children to complete several realistic mock experiences without repeating the same material.
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Bexley 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus Pass Marks and Standardised Scores
There is no permanent raw percentage that guarantees admission to Bexley Grammar School.
The Bexley entrance test uses age-standardised scores rather than a straightforward raw-percentage pass mark. A selective standard is set for the Bexley grammar schools, but this should not be treated as a fixed practice-paper percentage that children must achieve.
Reaching the selective standard also does not automatically guarantee a place at Bexley Grammar School. Where more eligible children apply than places are available, the school’s current admissions and oversubscription criteria are used to allocate places.
Practice-paper percentages can still help parents track progress within a particular set of materials, but papers vary in difficulty and these percentages should not be confused with an official guaranteed Bexley Grammar School pass mark.
For preparation, it is more useful to aim for consistently strong performance across English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning while identifying weaknesses in knowledge, accuracy, timing and exam technique.
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How to Prepare for the Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus
Effective preparation for Bexley Grammar School should first build secure underlying skills and then help children apply those skills accurately within the timed, multiple-choice format reflected in Learning Street’s current Bexley materials.
Learning Street’s GL programmes are designed around this approach. Rather than relying on repeated testing alone, our courses combine structured learning, practice, revision and progressively more timed work across the areas covered by the Bexley preparation materials.
English Preparation
English preparation should develop reading comprehension, vocabulary and accurate use of language. Children need to read unfamiliar material efficiently while retaining enough detail to distinguish between closely matched possible answers.
Regular reading should be combined with deliberate vocabulary development and work on spelling, punctuation and grammar. Strong language skills also support performance in Verbal Reasoning.
Maths Preparation
Secure KS2 Maths is essential, but children also need enough arithmetic fluency to complete routine calculations efficiently within timed conditions.
Times tables, mental Maths and the four operations should become reliable. Preparation should increasingly require children to decide independently which mathematical method is appropriate when solving unfamiliar problems.
Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Verbal Reasoning relies on both reasoning technique and strong vocabulary. A child may understand the method required but still struggle if important words or verbal relationships are unfamiliar.
Preparation should therefore combine systematic Verbal Reasoning practice with regular vocabulary development and revision.
Non-Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Non-Verbal Reasoning rewards careful and systematic observation.
Children should learn to identify visual relationships involving features such as shape, position, rotation and reflection rather than selecting an answer simply because it looks plausible. Regular practice helps children develop a repeatable method for approaching unfamiliar visual problems.
When your child is ready to apply these skills under realistic timed conditions, Learning Street’s Bexley mock exams provide structured practice based on the format reflected in our current Bexley preparation materials.
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Which Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus Course Should You Choose?
Learning Street currently offers three main GL preparation routes for children preparing for Bexley Grammar School: Complete, Enhance and Boost. Our courses combine structured learning, practice, revision and timed testing rather than requiring parents to build their own preparation programme from unrelated books and papers.
The most suitable route mainly depends on how much preparation time remains.
| Preparation time | Learning Street course | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40+ weeks | Complete GL | Our most comprehensive preparation |
| 15–30 weeks | Enhance GL | A shorter structured programme |
| 6–15 weeks | Boost GL | Focused preparation when less time remains |
Complete GL — 30–40+ Weeks
Learning Street’s Complete GL 11 Plus Programme is our most comprehensive preparation option. It provides structured preparation across Vocabulary, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning alongside extensive timed practice.
The Complete 11 Plus Programme
The Complete 11 Plus Programme – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
The Complete 11 Plus Programme – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
The Complete Vocabulary Course
Enhance GL — 15–30 Weeks
Learning Street’s Enhance GL programme provides a shorter structured preparation route for families with less time available while still covering the main GL preparation areas.
11 Plus Enhance – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
11 Plus Enhance – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Boost GL — 6–15 Weeks
Learning Street’s Boost GL programme is our shortest full GL preparation route and is designed for families beginning focused preparation later.
11 Plus Boost – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
11 Plus Boost – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Starting Earlier?
If your child is still building the literacy and numeracy foundations needed before dedicated 11 Plus preparation begins, Learning Street’s course chooser can help you select the most appropriate starting point.
Primary School – Course Chooser for Younger Children
Already Completed Substantial Preparation?
Learning Street’s 11 Plus Revision Course provides structured revision for children who have already covered the core material elsewhere.
Also Sitting Independent School Exams?
Children also sitting independent-school entrance tests may need additional preparation beyond the Bexley 11 Plus material reflected in Learning Street’s current mocks.
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
11 Plus Maths Stretch and Revision
Current Bexley Grammar School Admissions Information
Registration deadlines, selective scores and oversubscription arrangements can change. Always check Bexley Grammar School’s own admissions guidance for the latest application information.
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