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We have collated the widest range of Year 5 test practice 9 plus past papers.
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Our latest 9 plus test sample papers for Year 5
We recommend downloading your 9 plus sample papers directly from the prep schools you are applying to. If these private schools do not offer previous 9 plus year’s past papers then you can find example 9 plus papers to use for your 9 plus practice tests below.
9+ Maths Past Papers
- King’s College Junior School 9 plus Mathematics Specimen Paper
- St Mary’s School Cambridge 9 plus Mathematics Sample Paper
- Solihull Junior School 9 plus Mathematics Sample Paper 1
- 9 plus Solihull Junior School Mathematics Sample Paper 2
- Alleyn’s School – 9 Plus Maths Sample Paper
- Dulwich College – Year 5 Sample Maths Questions
9+ English Past Papers
- King’s College Junior School 9 plus English Specimen Paper – Reading
- 9 plus King’s College Junior School 9 plus English Specimen Paper – Writing
- Solihull Junior School 9 plus English Sample Paper 1
- 9 plus Solihull Junior School English Sample Paper 2
- St Mary’s School Cambridge 9 plus English Sample Paper – Creative Writing
- Alleyn’s School – 9 Plus English Sample Paper 1 Comprehension
- 9 plus Alleyn’s School English Sample Paper 2
- Dulwich College – Year 5 Sample Reading Comprehension Questions
9+ English and Maths Past Papers
Magdalen College School Oxford maths and English sample paper
9 Plus Maths
Here we offer other 9 plus Maths past papers we have collated for 9 plus exam pupils’ test practice.
- Oundle School – 9 Plus Maths Practice Paper 2012
- 9 plus Oundle School Maths Practice Paper 2014
- Magdalen College School – 9 Plus Maths Practice Paper
9 Plus English
Here we offer other 9 plus English past papers we have collated for 9 plus exam pupils’ test practice.
- Magdalen College School – 9 Plus English Entrance Exam Paper
FREE Sample 9 plus practice test papers
English 9 plus test practice papers
- 9+ English Sample Paper 1 – Comprehension (Alleyn’s)
- 9+ English Sample Paper 2 – Creative Writing and Usage (Alleyn’s)
- 9+ English Reading Comprehension – Sample Questions (Dulwich College)
- 9+ English – Reading Group C (King’s College Junior School Wimbledon 2015)
- 9+ English – Writing Group C (King’s College Junior School Wimbledon 2015)
- 9+ English – Reading (King’s College Junior School Wimbledon 2015)
- 9+ English (Magdalen College School)
- 9+ English Sample Paper 1 (Solihull 2020)
- 9+ English Sample Paper 2 (Solihull 2020)
- 9+ English Sample Paper 1 (Solihull 2018)
- 9+ English Sample Paper 2 (Solihull 2018)
- 9+ English (St Faith’s Cambridge)
- 9+ English (St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School 2013)
- 9+ English Creative Writing (St Mary’s School Cambridge)
Maths 9 plus past papers
- 9+ Maths (Alleyn’s)
- 9+ Maths (Dulwich College)
- 9+ Maths (King’s College Junior School Wimbledon 2014)
- 9+ Maths (Magdalen College School)
- 9+ Maths (Oundle 2012)
- 9+ Maths (Oundle 2014)
- 9+ Maths Sample Paper 1 (Solihull 2020)
- 9+ Maths Sample Paper 1 (Solihull 2018)
- 9+ Maths (St Faith’s Cambridge)
- 9+ Maths (St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School 2013)
- 9+ Maths (St Mary’s School Cambridge)
- 9+ Reasoning (St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School 2013)
- 9+ Reasoning Sample Materials (St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School 2013)
Example London Private Schools using 9+ Exams
- Alleyn’s Junior School
- Dulwich College
- Ibstock Place Prep School
- King’s College Junior School
What do 9+ exams test?
- 9+ do vary from school to school so it is best to check with each school to find out what will be tested.
- Although most 9+ exams school entrance are English and Maths
- Some schools also have a reasoning paper as well including verbal reasoning and/or non-verbal reasoning.
So, how are 9 plus exam results used?
Have a 9 plus exam question?
9 plus Prep School entry exam introductory guides
- We offer valuable prep school and senior school entry tips, including passing your private school interview tips.
- Our valuable ISEB’s Common Pre-Test prep school entry tips and
- passing your private school interview tips.
- Our ISEB and GL pre-tests features and our Local Prep Schools Search here ISEB Common Pretest.
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How do you know your child will pass their 9 plus entrance exam?
Is my child’s 9 plus score high enough to pass their 9 plus prep school exam?
What if my child is struggling with specific 9+ topics?
You can find these workbooks at the Exam Papers Plus link above.
- 9 plus Problem Solving questions workbook
- 9+ Arithmetic exam workbook
- 9 plus Spelling test workbook
- 9+ Vocabulary questions workbook
- Grammar 9 plus test workbook
- 9 plus Punctuation questions workbook
- 9+ Writing Prompts questions workbook
- 9 plus Rewrite and Improve questions workbook
- 9+ Inference Skills questions workbook
- 9 plus Listening + Dictation questions workbook
- 9+ Reading Comprehension questions workbook
Key features of the 9+ entrance test
This is what parents of 9+ pupils need to know in our opinion:
- Determines a child’s suitability to join an independent private school in Year.
- Allows additional time to prepare.
Prep School entry Practice Papers 9+
Below you will find some very helpful past papers to assist in your child’s preparation. Prep (Preparatory) schools are those that cater for students up to the age of 13. This is to ‘prepare’ learners for school entrance to the public (expensive and exclusive schools for 13-18-year-olds).
As each private school manages its own admission procedures, these vary greatly. Most private schools are however academically selective. These also administer some kind of assessment.
Our 9 plus anxiety tips
- If your child is worried about taking their exam, we advise reassuring them they will be fine and just to do their best.
- Do not leave any anxiety issues, such as those described above, to get better on their own without any invention.
- It can lead to a situation in which your child can’t focus at all on their practice.
How to use School Entrance Tests‘ 9+ past papers?
Step by step guide to using our practice papers
- Check you’ve found the correct age (9+ practice papers) for your child from our site’s hundreds of pages.
- Download the most recent 9+ exam papers available.
- Schedule 9+ test revision sessions at least once a week. Ideally first thing in the morning. Or at the weekend.
- Initially, use the first 1-2 revision sessions to familiarise your child with the
- 9+ exam format and the
- Different types of question in the 9+ exam.
As they complete more practice 9+ papers, your child will also perfect their 10+ exam technique.
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