Free 11+ maths practice: prepare without paying £40 a mock
Quality 11+ preparation shouldn't depend on your budget. Here's what the maths paper tests, how to practise effectively, and free tools that replace expensive mocks and tuition.
The 11+ is a big moment for many families — and the prep industry knows it. Mock exams routinely cost £30–£40 each, and weekly tuition runs into hundreds. The good news: the maths content itself is well-defined, and with consistent free practice your child can prepare just as well.
What the 11+ maths paper tests
Although boards differ (GL, CEM and individual schools), 11+ maths almost always covers:
- Arithmetic fluency — quick, accurate four-operations work
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Word problems — multi-step, real-world reasoning
- Times tables up to 12×12, recalled instantly
- Measures, money, ratio and basic geometry
The two habits that matter most
1. Daily mental-maths drills. Speed and accuracy under time pressure win marks. Five to ten minutes a day of rapid-fire practice builds the automatic recall the test rewards. Our free Mental Maths drills do exactly this — unlimited, timed, and they track your child's best score (the same thing programmes like Kumon charge $150+/month for).
2. Regular full mock tests. Sitting timed papers builds exam stamina and reveals weak topics. Our free Maths Practice Tests generate fresh, auto-marked mocks for Year 3 right up to 11+/13+ and GCSE — with every wrong answer explained, so your child actually learns from mistakes.
A simple 6-week free study plan
- Weeks 1–2: 10 minutes of mental maths daily + one mixed mock at the weekend.
- Weeks 3–4: add topic focus — pick the weakest area from the mock and drill it.
- Weeks 5–6: two timed mocks a week, reviewing every explanation. Add verbal reasoning practice if your school tests it.
Don't forget the other papers
Many 11+ exams also include English and reasoning. Our free English grammar quiz and verbal reasoning practice round out a complete, no-cost prep plan. Browse everything on the free practice tests page.
Are these tests really free?
Yes — unlimited, no sign-up, no payment. Questions are generated fresh so practice never runs out.
What age is the 11+ for?
Children in Year 5–6 (ages 10–11) usually sit it for entry to grammar and selective schools.