Sydenham High School 11+ English Past Papers with Answers

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About these papers

Every Sydenham High School paper we have is free to download — 2 ready papers (1 English, 1 Maths). Worked answers, marking and topic reports are available when you unlock a paper. Typical paper length in our set is around 60 minutes. Topics covered across worked answers include Comprehension, Writing, Algebra, Coordinate geometry, Geometry, Graphs, Numbers, Patterns and Sequence.

Papers support timed practice for Sydenham High-style English and Maths alongside neighbouring South London girls’ schools.

Exam format

Board / format: Sydenham High School (GDST) own 11+ assessments.
Sections: English and Maths sample papers for selective girls’ day-school entry in Sydenham.
Duration: Typically around 45–60 minutes per paper — confirm with the school.
Question counts: We hold Sydenham High English and Maths sample papers with worked answers.
Calculator policy: Non-calculator Maths unless stated otherwise.

Format notes are summarised for parents preparing with practice papers. Confirm current details on the school’s admissions pages.

Key dates — 2026 Year 7 entry

Registration: Register via Sydenham High / GDST admissions; deadlines are published on the school site each year.
Exam: Assessments are typically held in Year 6.
Offers: Offers follow the school’s published admissions timetable.

Confirm dates on the school’s admissions pages before you apply. Content owner: editorial.

Scoring & pass marks

No fixed public pass mark.

Sydenham High does not publish a single pass mark; selection is based on the entrance process.

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Sydenham High School English papers

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English 11+

Sydenham High School

English 11+ Past Paper 2017 — Answers

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