Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus: Exam & Preparation Guide
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham uses the Kent Test for selective entry. The GL assessment has two scored multiple-choice papers covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning, together with a separate writing exercise. This guide explains the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School 11 Plus exam format, what its structure means for preparation, and how our GL courses and Kent mock exams can help your child prepare effectively.
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham |
| Area | Kent |
| Entrance test | Kent Test |
| Exam provider | GL |
| Scored test structure | Two multiple-choice papers with separate answer sheets |
| Paper 1 – Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning – approximately one hour including practice |
| Paper 2 – English | 5-minute practice section followed by a 25-minute test |
| Paper 2 – Maths | 5-minute practice section followed by a 25-minute test |
| Separate writing exercise | 40 minutes including 10 minutes’ planning time |
| Our mocks | Kent 11 Plus Mock Exams covering the two scored multiple-choice papers; the writing exercise is not included |
Information and Mock Exam review: Learning Street reviews the information on this page and our Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham mock exams against the latest reliable information available about the entrance test.
We provide Kent-specific mock exams for the scored multiple-choice elements of the test alongside structured GL courses and separate Creative Writing preparation.
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Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus Exam Format
The Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus uses the Kent Test and includes two scored multiple-choice papers: a Reasoning paper covering Verbal, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning, and a second paper covering English and Maths. There is also a separate 40-minute writing exercise.
Paper 1 – Reasoning lasts approximately one hour including practice and covers Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.
The reasoning paper requires children to switch between language-based reasoning and visual reasoning. They therefore need strong vocabulary alongside reliable approaches to shapes, patterns, rotations, spatial relationships and other reasoning problems.
Paper 2 – English contains a 5-minute practice section followed by a 25-minute test.
Children need secure comprehension, vocabulary and technical English skills while also being able to work accurately within a relatively concentrated timed section.
Paper 2 – Maths also contains a 5-minute practice section followed by a 25-minute test.
Maths preparation therefore needs to combine secure KS2 knowledge with efficient problem solving so children can choose and apply methods accurately within the available time.
The scored papers use multiple-choice questions with separate answer sheets. Children should therefore practise transferring answers accurately while making sure the question number and answer sheet remain aligned.
Separate Writing Exercise
The Kent Test also contains a separate 40-minute writing exercise, including 10 minutes’ planning time.
This exercise is separate from the two scored multiple-choice papers. It is not routinely marked as part of the main scored test but may be considered during the headteacher assessment process.
What Does the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham Exam Format Mean for Preparation?
The Kent Test requires broad preparation because children need to move between English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.
The Reasoning paper is particularly demanding because several different reasoning disciplines are brought together within one approximately one-hour paper. Children need to recognise quickly what type of reasoning a question requires and then apply the appropriate technique.
Vocabulary supports both the English and Verbal Reasoning elements. A child may understand the underlying technique but still struggle if unfamiliar words prevent accurate comprehension or identification of verbal relationships.
Maths preparation should develop secure methods and numerical fluency so children can focus on solving problems rather than spending unnecessary time on basic calculations.
Spatial and Non-Verbal Reasoning require systematic visual analysis. Children should learn to examine changes in shape, number, position, direction, rotation and reflection rather than relying on an answer simply looking plausible.
The separate writing exercise creates a different demand again. Children need to generate ideas, plan their response and produce clear, accurate writing independently rather than select an answer from options.
A sensible progression is core English and Maths skills → vocabulary and reasoning techniques → accuracy → flexible application → writing development → revision → timed sections → full Kent mock exams.
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus Mock Exams and Practice Papers
At Learning Street, we research the known Kent Test structure, paper length and timings when producing our Kent 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 scored test papers at home as closely as possible.
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Kent 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Each Kent Mock Pack covers the two full scored multiple-choice papers and includes English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.
The English section follows the researched 5-minute practice + 25-minute test structure, while Maths follows the same 5-minute practice + 25-minute test format. The Reasoning paper is approximately one hour including practice.
We provide separate multiple-choice answer sheets, detailed answers and parent invigilation guidance with instructions on how to administer the papers and when to call time.
The separate 40-minute Kent writing exercise is not included in our Kent Mock Packs. Creative Writing preparation should therefore be completed separately.
All four mocks contain different questions, allowing families to use fresh papers at different points in preparation and measure progress without repeating material a child has already seen.
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus Pass Marks and Standardised Scores
We do not provide one fixed raw practice-paper percentage that should be treated as a permanent Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus pass mark.
A percentage achieved on one of our Kent mocks should therefore be used primarily to measure preparation and progress rather than treated as equivalent to an official Kent Test result.
The breadth of the test also means that an overall percentage can hide significant differences between subjects.
A child might achieve a reasonable total while consistently losing marks in English, Maths or one particular area of Reasoning.
Our detailed answers can help identify whether marks are being lost because of knowledge gaps, vocabulary, accuracy, timing, understanding of a reasoning type or exam technique.
Parents can then target those weaker areas before using another fresh Kent mock to assess whether performance improves.
The separate writing exercise should also be reviewed independently because writing performance cannot be reduced to the same multiple-choice percentage as the two scored papers.
How to Prepare for the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus
Effective Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham preparation should develop secure English, Maths and reasoning skills before children rely heavily on complete timed mock exams.
Our full GL programmes cover Vocabulary, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Kent-specific mock work then helps children become familiar with the particular structure and timings used in the Kent Test, including its Spatial Reasoning content.
English Preparation
English preparation should develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Children should first learn to read unfamiliar material accurately and understand what a question is asking before substantial time pressure is introduced.
As preparation develops, they should become comfortable applying those skills within the Kent English structure of a short practice period followed by a 25-minute test.
Maths Preparation
Maths preparation should begin with secure KS2 knowledge. Times tables, mental Maths and the four operations should become accurate and reliable before significant time pressure is introduced.
Children should then progress towards mixed mathematical problems where they need to decide independently which method is required.
The Kent Maths test is relatively concentrated, so children eventually need to combine secure methods with efficient working and good time awareness.
Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary Preparation
Verbal Reasoning combines language knowledge with logical thinking.
Children should develop reliable approaches to different word, letter, code and relationship questions rather than simply memorising answers to familiar examples.
Vocabulary development is particularly valuable because it supports both Verbal Reasoning and English.
New words should therefore be developed systematically and revisited regularly throughout preparation.
Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning Preparation
Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning require children to analyse visual information carefully and consistently.
Children should learn to examine features such as shape, number, position, direction, rotation, reflection and spatial relationships.
They should also practise moving between different visual question types because the Reasoning paper combines several reasoning disciplines within the same test.
Creative Writing Preparation
The Kent Test includes a separate 40-minute writing exercise with 10 minutes’ planning time.
Children should practise generating ideas, planning a response, organising their writing and producing clear, accurate and engaging work independently.
Early preparation should concentrate on improving the quality and organisation of writing rather than simply imposing strict time limits. Timed writing can then be introduced progressively once the underlying skills are secure.
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
Multiple-Choice Exam Technique and Stamina
The two scored Kent papers use multiple-choice questions with separate answer sheets.
Children should therefore become comfortable recording answers accurately, keeping their answer sheet aligned and working within the individual section timings.
Multiple-choice preparation should not become guesswork. Wherever possible, children should solve or reason through a question first and use the options to confirm their answer.
Once the underlying skills are secure, our Kent mocks can bring the English, Maths and Reasoning preparation together under realistic timed conditions.
View the Kent 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Which Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus Course Should You Choose?
We provide three main GL preparation routes for children preparing for the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham 11 Plus: Complete, Enhance and Boost.
Learning Street’s full GL programmes cover Vocabulary, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Kent-specific mock work can then be used to practise the exact Kent paper structure, timings and Spatial Reasoning requirements.
Because the Kent Test also contains a separate writing exercise, we recommend adding our Creative Writing Course to the main programme.
| Preparation time | Course | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40+ weeks | Complete GL | Our most comprehensive GL preparation |
| 15–30 weeks | Enhance GL | A shorter structured GL programme |
| 6–15 weeks | Boost GL | Focused GL preparation when less time remains |
Complete GL — 30–40+ Weeks
Our Complete GL 11 Plus Programme is the most comprehensive preparation route.
It contains 40 structured parts covering Vocabulary, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
The programme includes more than 60 timed papers and tests, full answers with detailed explanations and additional work focused on core skills such as vocabulary development and accuracy in English and Maths.
Complete is most suitable where there is enough time to build the underlying skills progressively before moving through revision and increasingly timed work.
The Complete GL 11 Plus Programme
Focused Complete options are also available:
Complete – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
Complete – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Enhance GL — 15–30 Weeks
Our Enhance GL programme is a shorter 20-part preparation route covering Vocabulary Development, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
It includes more than 35 timed papers and tests alongside structured learning and detailed answers.
Enhance is most suitable where there is still enough time for substantial structured preparation but not enough time to work properly through all 40 parts of Complete.
Focused Enhance options are also available:
Enhance – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
Enhance – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Boost GL — 6–15 Weeks
Our Boost GL programme is the shortest full GL preparation route.
It contains 10 intensive parts covering Vocabulary Development, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning and includes more than 25 timed papers and tests.
Boost is most suitable where there is insufficient time to work properly through Complete or Enhance but a family still wants structured learning, revision and testing.
Focused Boost options are also available:
Boost – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
Boost – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Creative Writing Preparation
The Kent Test includes a separate writing exercise, so children preparing for Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham should also develop their Creative Writing skills alongside their main GL programme.
Our Creative Writing Course can be used with Complete, Enhance or Boost to provide structured writing preparation.
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
Starting Earlier?
If your child is still developing the literacy, numeracy and vocabulary foundations needed before dedicated 11 Plus preparation begins, our primary-school course chooser can help you select an appropriate starting point.
Primary School – Course Chooser for Younger Children
Already Completed Substantial Preparation?
Our 11 Plus Revision Course – GL is suitable for children who have already completed substantial preparation using books, tutoring or another programme but now want a more structured period of GL-style revision.
It should not normally be completed after one of our Complete, Enhance or Boost programmes because there is some crossover in the material.
Also Sitting Independent School Exams?
Children also sitting independent-school entrance tests may need additional preparation beyond the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham Kent Test.
The following courses can be used for that additional preparation:
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
11 Plus Maths Stretch and Revision
Current Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Faversham Admissions Information
Admissions arrangements can change from year to year. For general guidance on 11 Plus preparation and our courses, use our FAQs below.
