Reading 11+ (Reading School & Kendrick) — Guide & Free Practice
The Reading 11+ covers Berkshire’s two selective grammar schools — Reading School (boys) and Kendrick School (girls). Both are highly competitive and use consortium entrance tests sat at the start of Year 6.
What the Reading 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and vocabulary
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
Reading School and Kendrick use consortium entrance tests rather than a shared county exam.
Sat in the autumn of Year 6; families register directly with the schools.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Both schools are heavily oversubscribed, so competition is strong.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Reading admissions website.
Grammar schools in Reading
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Reading 11+:
How to prepare for the Reading 11+
- 💡Register directly with each school and note the exact test dates.
- 💡Given the competition, aim for high, consistent accuracy across every section.
- 💡Practise reasoning under time pressure to build exam pace.
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Reading 11+ — questions parents ask
Which grammar schools are in Reading?▸
Reading has two selective grammar schools: Reading School (boys) and Kendrick School (girls), both using consortium entrance tests.
What does the Reading 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Check each school’s admissions page for the exact current format.
How do I apply to Reading School or Kendrick?▸
Register directly with each school in the summer before Year 6, and check their admissions pages for test dates and rules.