Greenshaw High School 11 Plus: Exam & Preparation Guide
Greenshaw High School uses the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) as part of its selective entrance route. The process has two stages, beginning with multiple-choice English and Maths before successful candidates progress to a second stage containing free-response Maths and Writing. This guide explains the Greenshaw High School 11 Plus exam format, what it means for preparation, and how Learning Street’s Sutton courses and mock exams can help your child prepare effectively.
Greenshaw High School 11 Plus at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | Greenshaw High School |
| Area | London – Sutton |
| Entrance test | Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) |
| Assessment process | Two stages |
| Stage 1 | Maths and English |
| Stage 2 | Free-response Maths and Writing |
| Learning Street mocks | Separate Sutton Stage 1 and Stage 2 mock series |
Information and Mock Exam review: The information on this page and Learning Street’s Greenshaw High School mock exams are reviewed against the latest reliable information available about the Greenshaw High School entrance test.
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Greenshaw High School 11 Plus Exam Format
The Greenshaw High School 11 Plus follows the Sutton selective-testing route, consisting of Stage 1 English and Maths followed, for successful candidates, by Stage 2 free-response Maths and Writing.
Stage 1 Paper 1 – Maths contains 50 questions and lasts 45 minutes.
Stage 1 Paper 2 – English contains 34 questions and lasts 50 minutes. Learning Street’s current Sutton information highlights the importance of comprehension, with two comprehension texts included within the English paper.
The Sutton English test also places particular emphasis on vocabulary and technical English. This means children need strong underlying literacy skills rather than simply familiarity with standard practice-paper questions.
Children who successfully progress beyond Stage 1 move on to Stage 2. Learning Street’s current Stage 2 information describes this as two papers: a free-response Maths paper followed by a Writing paper.
The difference between the stages is important. Stage 1 requires children to work accurately and efficiently through English and Maths questions, while Stage 2 also requires them to generate their own mathematical responses and produce an extended piece of writing.
What Does the Greenshaw High School Exam Format Mean for Preparation?
Preparation for the Greenshaw High School 11 Plus should initially focus on the English and Maths skills needed for the Sutton SET.
English preparation needs particular attention because Learning Street’s Sutton courses include comprehension, vocabulary and technical English specifically to reflect the demands of the test. Children need to read accurately, understand unfamiliar vocabulary and deal confidently with detailed language questions.
Maths preparation should develop secure KS2 foundations before substantial timed work begins. Children need to be able to recognise which mathematical method a problem requires and apply it accurately without excessive working.
Children should also become comfortable maintaining concentration across relatively long Stage 1 papers. Reading speed, accuracy and stamina can become increasingly important once the underlying skills are secure.
If a child progresses to Stage 2, preparation changes again. Maths answers need to be produced independently rather than selected from multiple-choice options, while the Writing paper requires children to plan, organise and complete a coherent piece within test conditions.
A sensible progression is therefore core English and Maths skills → accuracy → Sutton-specific question practice → timed Stage 1 work → Stage 1 mocks → focused Stage 2 preparation if required.
Greenshaw High School 11 Plus Mock Exams and Practice Papers
Learning Street researches the known Sutton SET format, paper length and timings when producing its Sutton mocks. We also provide realistic answer sheets, invigilation instructions and guidance on when time should be called so parents can reproduce the practical demands of the test at home as closely as possible.
Pack 1 | Pack 2 | Pack 3 | Pack 4
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Sutton 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Learning Street also provides a separate mock series for children who progress to Stage 2:
Stage 2 Pack 1 | Stage 2 Pack 2 | Stage 2 Pack 3 | Stage 2 Pack 4
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Sutton Stage 2 Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Greenshaw High School 11 Plus Pass Marks and Scores
Learning Street’s current Greenshaw High School preparation information does not provide one fixed raw practice-paper percentage that should be treated as a permanent Greenshaw High School 11 Plus pass mark.
A score achieved on a Learning Street Sutton mock should therefore be used primarily to monitor preparation and progress rather than treated as an official qualifying score.
This is especially important in a two-stage process. Stage 1 practice should help identify whether children can maintain accuracy and pace across English and Maths, while Stage 2 preparation requires a different assessment of free-response Maths and Writing.
An overall mock percentage can also hide important weaknesses. A child may be performing strongly overall while still losing marks consistently through comprehension, technical English, vocabulary, a particular Maths topic, careless errors or time pressure.
Practice results are most valuable when they show why marks are being lost so that preparation can be adjusted before the next fresh mock.
How to Prepare for the Greenshaw High School 11 Plus
Effective Greenshaw High School 11 Plus preparation should build strong English and Maths foundations before children rely heavily on full Sutton mock papers.
Learning Street’s dedicated Sutton programmes develop Vocabulary, English and Maths through structured learning, revision and timed testing, with particular emphasis on the technical English requirements of the Sutton SET.
English Preparation
English preparation should develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, grammar and technical English.
Comprehension is particularly important because Learning Street’s current Stage 1 format contains two comprehension texts. Children need to read quickly enough to complete the paper while still understanding detail, vocabulary and meaning accurately.
Technical English also deserves deliberate preparation. Children should become secure with language rules and question types rather than assuming ordinary reading practice alone will cover everything required.
Vocabulary should be developed systematically throughout preparation because it affects both comprehension and children’s ability to interpret more demanding English questions efficiently.
Maths Preparation
Maths preparation should begin with secure KS2 knowledge. Times tables, mental Maths and the four operations need to become accurate and fluent before substantial time pressure is introduced.
Children should then progress towards mixed problems where they have to decide independently which mathematical method is required.
This is particularly valuable for Sutton because children who reach Stage 2 need to complete a free-response Maths paper. They therefore need to be capable of producing the answer independently rather than relying on multiple-choice options.
Accuracy should come before speed. Once the underlying methods are secure, timed work can be used progressively to develop pace and concentration.
Writing Preparation for Stage 2
Children who progress to Stage 2 also face a Writing paper.
Preparation should develop the ability to generate ideas, plan efficiently and produce a clear, well-organised piece of writing within test conditions.
Children should work on vocabulary, sentence control, spelling, punctuation and organisation alongside the ability to adapt their writing to different tasks.
Building Exam Technique and Stamina
Once core English and Maths skills are secure, timed work should become increasingly important.
Stage 1 requires children to sustain concentration through substantial English and Maths papers, while Stage 2 introduces a different response style. Children should therefore learn how to manage time, recover from difficult questions and continue working accurately throughout the paper.
Learning Street’s Sutton mocks can then be used to bring those skills together under realistic test-style conditions.
View the Sutton Stage 1 Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
View the Sutton Stage 2 Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Which Greenshaw High School 11 Plus Course Should You Choose?
Learning Street offers three dedicated Sutton SET preparation routes for children preparing for the Greenshaw High School 11 Plus: Complete, Enhance and Boost.
These programmes focus on Vocabulary, English and Maths, including the comprehension and technical English work that Learning Street identifies as particularly important for the Sutton test.
The most suitable programme depends mainly on how much preparation time remains.
| Preparation time | Learning Street course | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40+ weeks | Complete – Sutton SET | Our most comprehensive Sutton preparation |
| 15–30 weeks | Enhance – Sutton SET | A shorter structured programme |
| 6–15 weeks | Boost – Sutton SET | Focused preparation when less time remains |
Complete Sutton SET — 30–40+ Weeks
Learning Street’s Complete 11 Plus Programme – Sutton SET is the most comprehensive Sutton preparation route. It contains 40 structured parts covering Vocabulary, English and Maths.
The programme includes specific preparation for Sutton technical English alongside comprehension, vocabulary development and Maths, together with more than 50 timed papers and tests.
Each part combines learning and testing so that children build their underlying skills before increasingly relying on timed work.
This route is most suitable where families have enough time to develop skills progressively before moving towards substantial revision and complete Sutton mocks.
The Complete 11 Plus Programme – Sutton SET
Enhance Sutton SET — 15–30 Weeks
Learning Street’s Enhance – Sutton SET programme provides a shorter 20-part preparation route.
Children work on Vocabulary, English including comprehension and technical English, and Maths throughout the programme. It also includes more than 35 timed papers and tests while retaining a strong emphasis on core skill development.
Enhance is most suitable where there is still enough time for substantial structured preparation but not enough time to complete all 40 parts of the Complete programme properly.
11 Plus Programme – Enhance – Sutton SET
Boost Sutton SET — 6–15 Weeks
Learning Street’s Boost – Sutton SET programme is the shortest full Sutton preparation route. It contains 10 intensive parts.
Each part develops Vocabulary, English and Maths, including Sutton-specific comprehension and technical English work. The programme also contains more than 25 timed papers and tests.
Boost is intended for families beginning focused Greenshaw High School 11 Plus preparation later and needing to concentrate the main learning and practice into a shorter period.
11 Plus Programme – Boost – Sutton SET
Starting Earlier?
If your child is still developing the literacy and numeracy foundations needed before dedicated Greenshaw High School 11 Plus preparation begins, Learning Street’s primary-school course chooser can help you select an appropriate starting point.
Primary School – Course Chooser for Younger Children
If Your Child Progresses to Stage 2
Once Stage 1 has been completed successfully, preparation should shift towards the different demands of Stage 2: producing independent Maths answers and completing the Writing paper.
Learning Street provides a separate Sutton Stage 2 mock series so families can practise this second-stage format rather than continuing to use Stage 1 papers.
Sutton Stage 2 Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Also Sitting Independent School Exams?
Children also sitting independent-school entrance tests may need additional preparation in areas or formats beyond the Greenshaw High School selective tests.
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
11 Plus Maths Stretch and Revision
Current Greenshaw High School Admissions Information
Admissions arrangements can change from year to year. For general guidance on 11 Plus preparation and Learning Street courses, use the Learning Street FAQs below.
