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Buckinghamshire 11+ preparation

Find the topics your child should practise next

Start with a free diagnostic across English, verbal reasoning, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning. You will receive a clear topic-by-topic starting report, then Trace Learn can turn the findings into focused practice.

Example Trace Learn diagnostic report

Example Trace Learn report showing topic coverage across verbal reasoning, English, non-verbal reasoning and maths

Illustrative product screen using example learner data. It is not a pass prediction or guarantee.

Start from evidence

See a subject and topic-level snapshot instead of guessing which workbook to open next.

Cover all four areas

The diagnostic covers English, verbal reasoning, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning.

Move into focused practice

Use the report to choose short practice sessions around the areas that deserve attention.

2027-entry dates

Buckinghamshire Council currently lists these dates for children moving to secondary school in September 2027:

Practice Test
8 September 2026
Secondary Transfer Test
10 September 2026
Results released
9 October 2026
Check the official Buckinghamshire Council timeline

What the official test involves

Buckinghamshire Council states that children sit two papers, each about 60 minutes long, with a break between them. The test measures verbal, non-verbal and mathematical skills, while official familiarisation material describes English and verbal reasoning in one test and non-verbal and mathematical skills in the other.

  • Two papers of about one hour each
  • English and verbal reasoning coverage
  • Non-verbal and mathematical coverage
  • Multiple-choice question formats

Continue only if it is useful

Free diagnostic first, transparent pricing afterwards

The diagnostic and starting report are free. If you want personalised ongoing practice, Core includes a 30-day free trial and then costs £14.99 per month. You will see the trial and renewal terms before starting it.

Trace Learn is an independent learning platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Buckinghamshire Council or GL Assessment. No product can guarantee a particular test score, qualification result or school place.