Resources
What we recommend for home
A short, honest list — the papers, books, materials and home setup we actually use with our own students and their families. Nothing is here to pad the page out.
Practice papers
Authentic 11+ practice papers we set for exam rehearsal at home.
GL Assessment 11+ English Practice Papers — Bundle (Packs 1–3)
All three English packs together — nine complete papers, with answers and guidance throughout.
£24 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers — Bundle (Packs 1–3)
All three verbal reasoning packs together — nine complete papers, with answers and guidance throughout.
£24.76 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ English Practice Papers — Pack 1
Three complete English papers with full answers and guidance. The pack to start on once comprehension and writing are underway.
£9 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ English Practice Papers — Pack 2
Three more English papers. Best used after Pack 1 has been marked and properly gone through, not straight afterwards.
£9 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ English Practice Papers — Pack 3
The last three English papers. Worth keeping back for full timed rehearsals closer to the exam.
£12 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers — Pack 1
Three complete verbal reasoning papers with answers and guidance. Start here — the question types need meeting before they can be timed.
£9 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers — Pack 2
Three more verbal reasoning papers, for once the question types are familiar and speed is the thing to work on.
£9.98 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
GL Assessment 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers — Pack 3
The final three verbal reasoning papers. Save these for full timed runs in the last few weeks.
£9.98 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
Books
Vocabulary, creative writing and storytelling books we use with KS2 and 11+ students.
LinkyThinks ADVANCED Word Wheel Book
Vocabulary, Description & Creative Writing — Ages 9–13
£11.99 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
LinkyThinks Descriptionary 'HUMANOIDS'
Creative Writing & Storytelling — Ages 9–13
£17.99 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
LinkyThinks PRO Word Wheel Book (Teens)
Vocabulary, Description & Communication — Ages 13+
£11.99 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
Mrs Wordsmith Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary
1000+ words for Key Stage 2, Ages 7–11
£12.99 on AmazonBuy on Amazon
Home setup
The printer and supplies that make practice papers and marking painless at home.
Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 A4 Multifunction Wireless Inkjet Printer
Home printer we recommend for marking, worksheets and practice papers
See Amazon for priceBuy on Amazon
Printer Ink Cartridges
Compatible replacement cartridges for the recommended home printer
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