The Latymer School 11+ Assessment

Key dates

Registration opens: March 2027

Registration closes: June 2027

Test date: September 2027

Results day: October 2027

Secondary school application deadline: 31st October 2027

National Offers Day: 1st March 2028

Assessment Details

Your child will take two non-adaptive written assessments, both sat in a single session with a short break in between. The English and mathematics papers use multiple-choice questions, while the writing paper is entirely written.

Paper One

mathematics

Paper Two

English and writing

How to prepare for The Latymer School 11+ Assessment

The Latymer School 11+ Assessment assesses English, mathematics and writing. The best preparation is a strong grounding in what your child is already learning at school, combined with wide reading and the ability to apply their knowledge to new contexts. The test is built to assess genuine understanding of the curriculum: the most valuable thing your child can do is keep learning steadily and confidently in school.

From now

• Encourage your child to read widely and for pleasure.
• Build healthy habits. Short, regular learning is more effective than long sessions.
• Encourage your child to work hard in school and focus in class. Try reasoning activities like logic puzzles, word games, and pattern-spotting.
• Work through the familiarisation booklets at a relaxed pace.

The night before

• Remind your child to read each question carefully, and that it’s fine to move on if they’re stuck.
• Pack pencils and a good eraser.
• Go to bed on time and make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep.

The morning of the test

• Ensure your child eats a proper breakfast.
• Keep the morning calm and positive.
• Allow plenty of time for the journey.
• Please remind your child that they should not communicate with anyone except an invigilator whilst taking the test.

Free resources

We've created a set of free resources to help your child understand what the test looks and feels like, and build confidence across all subjects ahead of exam day. These booklets provide sample questions so your child can become familiar with the question format and filling in an OMR answer sheet.

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Quest 11+ guidance for Children

Written for children, this guide includes what the test is, how to handle nerves, what to do if they get stuck, and what to expect on the day.

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Vocabulary list

A list of words your child may find useful to know, designed to support their broader vocabulary development.

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Free preparation support

The Latymer School and Quest have worked together to ensure every child has access to high-quality preparation materials, regardless of their family's circumstances.

In partnership with Atom Learning, they are offering free access to Atom Home for all pupil premium eligible candidates through the Atom Learning Pupil Premium Support Programme. Atom Home provides structured practice and KS2 learning across all subjects, with questions, progress tracking, and subject-specific learning paths your child can work through at home.

If your child is eligible for pupil premium, you can request access using the link below. Eligibility will be verified by your child's primary school.

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REQUEST ACCESS TO ATOM HOME

What to expect on the day

Your child will sit The Latymer School 11+ Assessment at The Latymer School.

The assessment consists of two papers, both sat in the same session with a short supervised break between them. Your child will remain in the test environment during the break.

An invigilator will read instructions before, during, and after each paper. Your child will be given a question booklet and a separate answer sheet for each subject. They may also receive a reading booklet.

If your child can't hear the instructions or has a question, they should put their hand up.

How is the test completed?

The Latymer 11+ Assessment is a paper test. Most Quest 11+ papers use an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer sheet. This means, instead of writing out answers, your child will draw a horizontal line through a box next to their chosen answer.

The familiarisation materials include a practice OMR answer sheet to help your child get comfortable with the format before test day.

Tips for OMR

Marking correctly

Draw a clear, solid horizontal line through the chosen box.

Mark one answer per question unless the question specifically tells you there is more than one answer.

Practice before the day

The familiarisation booklets include a sample OMR answer sheet.

Working through a few questions, practising marking answers, rubbing out, and checking question numbers match helps your child get familiar with how to complete an OMR sheet.

If your child makes a mistake

They should rub it out fully with a clean eraser, then mark their new answer.

A good eraser matters as much as a good pencil!

After the test: results, reviews, and next steps

Results will be released October 2027.

There are 192 Year 7 places available.

For questions about admissions, results, or to request a review, contact The Latymer School at office@latymer.co.uk.

The deadline for secondary school applications is 31st October 2027.

Still have questions?

Please note that Quest Assessments is not able to respond to individual enquiries from parents or carers. All queries about The Latymer School 11+ Assessment (including questions about registration, results, venues, and special arrangements) should be directed to the school.