Past papers are one of the most useful ways to understand the format, question style and difficulty level of 11+ entrance exams. Many grammar schools and independent schools publish sample papers so parents can see the types of questions children may face.
However, these papers often do not include detailed answers. This can make it difficult for parents to check work, explain mistakes or understand what a strong answer should look like.
Papers Plus Prep helps solve this problem by providing complete 11+ past papers together with clear, structured answers and explanations. Our resources are designed for parents, children and tutors who want to use sample papers more effectively as part of exam preparation.
Each past paper resource gives you the complete exam paper, followed by answers worked out by our team - so you have everything you need in one place.
For school sample papers, we present the full paper as published by the school, followed by our independently prepared answers and worked explanations.
We also create our own exam-style papers, modelled on the formats commonly used by grammar and independent schools. These come complete with the paper and its answers together.
Either way, the aim is the same: not just the right answer, but a clear understanding of how to reach it.
Our past paper resources focus on 11+ sample papers in Maths and English, helping children review their answers carefully and learn from mistakes.
For Maths papers, we provide step-by-step worked solutions. Instead of giving only the final answer, we explain the method clearly so children can understand how to approach similar questions in future. Our Maths explanations may cover topics such as:
For English papers, we provide the exact answer where a question has one, along with model answers and guidance for longer written questions. This covers comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and written response questions, and where a question requires a longer answer, we explain how children can structure their response and use evidence from the passage. Our English support may include:
Past papers help children become familiar with real exam-style questions. They also help parents understand which topics need more revision. Used properly, past papers can help children:
The most important learning happens after the paper is completed. Reviewing answers carefully helps children understand why they made mistakes and how to improve next time.
For best results, ask your child to complete the paper first. This can be done under timed conditions or as a practice exercise, depending on their stage of preparation.
Afterwards, use our answers and explanations to review each question together. Encourage your child to ask:
This approach turns a past paper into a learning tool rather than just a test.
Papers Plus Prep provides independent educational answers and explanations for 11+ preparation. Where a school sample paper is included, that paper remains the property of the relevant school or publisher, and our accompanying answers are prepared independently by our team. Our materials are designed to support learning, revision and answer review.
Browse our available 11+ past papers and help your child understand the methods, techniques and answer structures needed for stronger exam preparation.