The Manchester Grammar School 11+ Past Papers with Answers

About these papers

We currently hold 34 ready papers for The Manchester Grammar School (17 English, 17 Maths). Typical paper length in our set is around 37 minutes. Topics covered across worked answers include Comprehension, Geometry, Numbers, Statistics, Verbal Reasoning, Data Analysis, Vocabulary, Grammar.

Our MGS paper set builds pace, accuracy and topic breadth for one of the most demanding 11+ assessments in the North West.

Exam format

Board / format

Manchester Grammar School own entrance assessments.

Sections

English and Maths papers designed for a highly selective academic day school.

Duration

Paper lengths vary; many MGS-style papers in our set run around 30–45 minutes — check the school’s current exam notice.

Question counts

We hold one of the largest MGS practice sets on the site (English and Maths), each with worked answers.

Calculator policy

Non-calculator unless stated otherwise by the school for a given assessment.

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

Apply via MGS admissions. Registration windows and open events are listed on mgs.org each year.

Exam

Entrance exams are usually held in the winter of Year 6.

Offers

Offer dates follow the school’s published admissions calendar after assessment.

Confirm all deadlines on mgs.org for the intake you are targeting. Content owner: editorial.

Scoring & pass marks

No simple published pass mark.

MGS entry is highly competitive. The school does not publish a fixed pass mark; selection is based on performance across the entrance process.

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