Get your child ready for the St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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 Bespoke test 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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School publish 11+ past papers?
Most schools, including St Michael's Catholic Grammar School as far as we know, do not publish full past 11+ papers; some share a familiarisation booklet or sample questions on their admissions page.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.
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4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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.
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 11+ Maths practice paper
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The St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
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| How it's sat | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Location | London · Barnet |
| Catchment | From September 2027 entry onwards, Baptised Catholic girls from a Practising Catholic family must provide a Certificate of Baptism in the Catholic Church and a Certificate of Catholic Practice. Parents should notify the school at application if their child is eligible for Pupil Premium or is Looked After/Previously Looked After. The school says it is historically oversubscribed with applicants to sit entrance tests and applies oversubscription criteria to applications. |
| Competition for places | Historically we are oversubscribed with applicants to sit entrance tests. |
A GL Assessment paper across Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Balanced practice across all four.
⏱️ Timing: Standard timed sections — build steady accuracy across every subject.
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | 14 Apr 2026 |
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| Registration deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 11 Sep 2026 |
Open Evening 2026 was postponed to Monday 13 July, with guided tours between 5pm and 7pm and Headteacher talks at 5pm and 7pm. Entrance tests for September 2027 entry are by invitation only. Applicants must sit the tests in person at the school on Friday 11 September 2026.
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About St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a girls grammar school in London, Barnet. It has with a sixth form.
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a Catholic grammar school in North Finchley, London. The site states it has a sixth form and serves pupils through Key Stage 5.
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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | To be confirmed — From September 2027 entry onwards, Baptised Catholic girls from a Practising Catholic family must provide a Certificate of Baptism in the Catholic Church and a Certificate of Catholic Practice. Parents should notify the school at application if their child is eligible for Pupil Premium or is Looked After/Previously Looked After. The school says it is historically oversubscribed with applicants to sit entrance tests and applies oversubscription criteria to applications. |
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| Register for the test | 14 Apr 2026 → 7 Jul 2026 |
| Test date (typical) | 11 Sep 2026 |
| 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: St Michael's Catholic Grammar School admissions page.
What score does your child need for St Michael's Catholic Grammar School?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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 Bespoke test-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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School:
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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does St Michael's Catholic Grammar School publish 11+ past papers?
Most schools, including St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 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 St Michael's Catholic Grammar School use?
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School sits a Bespoke test-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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