How prepared is your child for the 11+?
Understand exactly where your child stands with a free 11+ baseline test. Instantly receive their Standardised Age Score (SAS) and a tailored breakdown of strengths and areas to improve.
Each test contains 30 11+ questions based on GL Assessment 11+ exams. You'll get an accurate snapshot of your child's current attainment level and see how likely they are to achieve a place at a grammar school. Your child’s journey towards 11 plus success starts today!

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Your 11+ journey starts here.
Atom Learning is trusted by thousands of families preparing for grammar school 11+ and independent school entrance exams. With our AI-driven adaptive learning technology, your child gets the best support for exam success.
- Expert 11+ resources: Over 100,000 practice questions, unlimited mock tests, and 500+ hours of video lessons.
- Personalised learning: Atom adapts to your child’s ability level in real-time.
- Proven results: Atom subscribers get offers of places at the UK's top schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These tests are designed for children in Years 4, 5, and early Year 6 who are preparing for grammar school 11+ exams. They help assess your child's current level of understanding across key subjects.
Younger children may find the questions more challenging, but the results will highlight areas for growth as they continue their learning.
Our baseline tests reflect the exact question types found in GL Assessment 11+ exams. There are 30 questions in each baseline test, but please bear in mind that your child’s 11+ exam might have a different number of questions. These baseline tests are taken online, but the real 11+ is taken on paper in most regions.
Looking for full-length practice tests? Atom Home offers unlimited 11+ practice papers. These mirror the content, structure, and timing of the exact exam used by your child’s target school.
The format of the 11 plus exam varies between grammar schools. Some schools test individual subjects in separate papers, while others combine subjects within the same paper. Find out more about your target grammar school’s 11 plus exam.
GL Assessment 11+ exams test any or all of these subjects:
- English: covering comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Maths: testing Key Stage 2 maths concepts and skills
- Verbal reasoning: assessing logical thinking and language-based problem-solving
- Non-verbal reasoning: testing pattern recognition and visual problem-solving
Take a look at our guide to the 11+ to learn more.
No, these tests are untimed, allowing your child to complete them at their own pace. This ensures you get a clear and accurate picture of their understanding without the pressure of a time limit.
Want to introduce timed practice? You can access timed ISEB practice tests with an Atom Home subscription.
Your child's results include:
- A raw score: The total number of questions your child answered correctly.
- A Standardised Age Score (SAS): This compares your child’s performance to others of the same age. It’s the same type of score used in real 11+ exams to help schools rank candidates fairly. Learn more about age standardisation.
- An answer report: A full breakdown of which questions your child got right and wrong, so you can see exactly how they performed.
- Topic-by-topic insights: Understand which topics your child is confident in, and where there’s room for improvement.
As soon as your child finishes a test, you’ll receive an email with a link to a detailed breakdown of their performance. This will highlight their strengths and the topics they need to focus on.
Yes, we recommend your child works through the test independently. This way, the results will give you an accurate view of their current level.
For the best experience, choose a quiet space free from distractions, and encourage them to take the test when they’re feeling focused and alert.
Absolutely! Your child can complete individual tests for English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. We recommend taking all four to get a well-rounded understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement.
No, our 11+ baseline tests are completely free.
Your child’s results will pinpoint areas they need to work on. You can support their learning with free 11+ familiarisation materials or explore Atom Home, w**hich offers adaptive learning, unlimited practice questions, and **full-length mock exams.
These tests provide a starting point by identifying strengths and weaknesses, helping you focus their preparation effectively. For a structured study plan, we recommend regular practice with Atom Home.
Your child can take these baseline tests more than once, but they will see the same questions. However, you can access unlimited practice tests with an Atom Home subscription. See new questions every time!
Questions about the baseline test?
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