Get your child ready for the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys entrance exam with free 11+ practice papers and mock tests. Download a printable practice paper for each subject the school tests — every paper is written in the Consortium paper style from our own question bank and comes with a full answer key, so you can mark it at home. Below you'll also find the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys exam format, key dates and how to prepare. These are original practice papers in the style of the exam, never reproductions of the real test.
✔ Exam details verified September 2026 · papers generated for September 2028 entry
Does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys publish 11+ past papers?
Most schools, including King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys as far as we know, do not publish full past 11+ papers; some share a familiarisation booklet or sample questions on their admissions page. Practice papers written to the school's format — like the free papers on this page — are the closest legitimate alternative.
Check the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys admissions page for any familiarisation material the school itself provides.
Free King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys practice papers by subject
4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys tests, each with a full answer key. Print it, sit it to the clock, then mark it together. Create a free account (no card) and your first paper is free.
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+ Maths practice paper
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The King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | Consortium paper |
|---|---|
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Consortium | Grammar Schools in Birmingham |
| Location | Birmingham · West Midlands |
| Catchment | The school says the Grammar Schools in Birmingham website contains information on Pupil Premium and the Catchment Areas. Where children are equal on test score, looked after children are prioritised and then those who live nearest to the school by straight-line distance. |
| Places (Year 7) | approx. 150 |
| Ofsted rating | Outstanding |
A shared consortium entrance paper. Subjects vary by consortium but usually cover all four — confirm with the school.
⏱️ Timing: Cover all four subjects; check the consortium's published format for the exact mix.
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | 6 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Typical exam date | 13 Sep 2025 |
The admissions page includes a '2026 Admissions Timeline' for an older cycle: test registration opened on 2025-05-06, and the reasonable adjustments deadline was 2025-06-13 at 4pm. The school directs applicants to the Grammar Schools in Birmingham / West Midlands Grammar Schools website for current deadline dates.
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About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is a boys grammar school in Birmingham. It has with a sixth form.
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is part of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham for admissions procedures. The school offers 150 places each year at age 11 and also welcomes applications from boys and girls for Sixth Form entry.
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority — The school says the Grammar Schools in Birmingham website contains information on Pupil Premium and the Catchment Areas. Where children are equal on test score, looked after children are prioritised and then those who live nearest to the school by straight-line distance. |
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| Register for the test | 6 May 2025 → 27 Jun 2025 |
| Test date (typical) | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Secondary application | Name the school on your local authority's Common Application Form by the national deadline of 31 October in Year 6 — registering for the test alone is not an application. |
Registration for the entrance test is separate from the council application, and the test is sat in the autumn of Year 6 (usually September), with results before the 31 October deadline so families can rank their choices. The definitive rules are in the school's own admissions policy: King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys admissions page.
What score does your child need for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys does not publish a fixed pass mark: applicants are ranked on standardised scores each year, so the qualifying line moves with the cohort and the number of places. Consistently strong, timed practice across every tested subject is the reliable signal — ElevenReady's readiness score tracks that for this school.
How to prepare for the King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 11+
- Start early and build the basics. Begin in Year 4 or 5 so there's time to master each subject before adding exam pressure. Little and often beats last-minute cramming.
- Practise each subject with real question types. Use the free papers above to get familiar with Consortium paper-style maths, english, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning questions and how they're worded.
- Find and fix the weak spots. Mark each paper, look for the topics that trip your child up, and give those extra focused practice rather than repeating what they already know.
- Sit full papers under timed conditions. Closer to the exam, work to the clock so pace and stamina feel normal on the day.
- Keep it calm and encouraging. Confidence matters as much as content — celebrate progress and keep sessions short and positive.
Know exactly how ready your child is for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
The free papers are a great start — but marking them yourself only tells you so much. ElevenReady turns everyday practice into a clear, honest picture of your child's readiness for King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys:
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- A second set of every subject paper plus full timed mixed mock exams that feel like the real Consortium paper paper.
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys publish 11+ past papers?
Most schools, including King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys as far as we know, do not publish full past 11+ papers; some share a familiarisation booklet or sample questions on their admissions page. Practice papers written to the school's format — like the free papers on this page — are the closest legitimate alternative.
Are these King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys mock tests free?
Yes — one full sample paper for each subject the school tests, with answers, free and with no account needed.
What 11+ exam does King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys use?
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys sits a Consortium paper-style 11+ exam for September 2028 entry. Our papers are written in that style from our own question bank — practice papers, never copies of the real exam. Always confirm the exact format with the school.
Which subjects should my child practise?
The exam covers Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Download a paper for each above.
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