Get your child ready for the Rugby High School entrance exam with free 11+ practice papers and mock tests. Download a printable practice paper for each subject the school tests — every paper is written in the GL Assessment style from our own question bank and comes with a full answer key, so you can mark it at home. Below you'll also find the Rugby High School exam format, key dates and how to prepare. These are original practice papers in the style of the exam, never reproductions of the real test.
✔ Exam details verified September 2026 · papers generated for September 2028 entry
Does Rugby High School publish 11+ past papers?
Rugby High School does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by GL Assessment, which keeps live papers confidential and instead publishes short familiarisation booklets showing the question styles and answer sheet. The closest you can get is a practice paper written to the GL format — like the free papers on this page — alongside any sample questions the school itself shares on its admissions page.
Check the Rugby High School admissions page for any familiarisation material the school itself provides.
Free Rugby High School practice papers by subject
4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject Rugby High School tests, each with a full answer key. Print it, sit it to the clock, then mark it together. Create a free account (no card) and your first paper is free.
Rugby High School 11+ Maths practice paper
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Rugby High School 11+ English practice paper
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Rugby High School 11+ Verbal Reasoning practice paper
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Rugby High School 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning practice paper
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The Rugby High School 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| How it's sat | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Location | Rugby · Warwickshire · West Midlands |
| Catchment | The admissions page links to maps showing the priority areas as outlined in the admissions policy. |
| Places (Year 7) | approx. 150 |
A GL Assessment paper across Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Balanced practice across all four.
⏱️ Timing: Standard timed sections — build steady accuracy across every subject.
See the full Rugby High School 11+ guide — catchment, admissions & official links →
Rugby High School 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Registration for the 11+ opens on 8th May each year and the deadline is 30th June. The test is held on a weekend at the start of September when pupils have just started Year 6. The page gives 2026 test dates as 12 and 13 September 2026.
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About Rugby High School
Rugby High School is a girls grammar school in Rugby, Warwickshire. It has with a sixth form.
Rugby High School is a selective grammar school in Warwickshire. Its admissions pages describe entry to Year 7 via the Warwickshire 11+ test and the school site also shows a sixth form section.
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Rugby High School admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority — The admissions page links to maps showing the priority areas as outlined in the admissions policy. |
|---|---|
| Secondary application | Name the school on your local authority's Common Application Form by the national deadline of 31 October in Year 6 — registering for the test alone is not an application. |
Registration for the entrance test is separate from the council application, and the test is sat in the autumn of Year 6 (usually September), with results before the 31 October deadline so families can rank their choices. The definitive rules are in the school's own admissions policy: Rugby High School admissions page.
What score does your child need for Rugby High School?
Rugby High School does not publish a fixed pass mark. GL Assessment converts each raw score into an age-standardised score (roughly 69–141, with 100 as the average for the age group), and the school sets its qualifying line each year from how that year's applicants perform — so the bar moves with the cohort and the number of places. As a rough readiness signal, children who go on to qualify are usually scoring consistently high on timed practice papers across every subject, not just their strongest one. ElevenReady's readiness score tracks exactly that for this school.
How to prepare for the Rugby High School 11+
- Start early and build the basics. Begin in Year 4 or 5 so there's time to master each subject before adding exam pressure. Little and often beats last-minute cramming.
- Practise each subject with real question types. Use the free papers above to get familiar with GL Assessment-style maths, english, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning questions and how they're worded.
- Find and fix the weak spots. Mark each paper, look for the topics that trip your child up, and give those extra focused practice rather than repeating what they already know.
- Sit full papers under timed conditions. Closer to the exam, work to the clock so pace and stamina feel normal on the day.
- Keep it calm and encouraging. Confidence matters as much as content — celebrate progress and keep sessions short and positive.
Know exactly how ready your child is for Rugby High School
The free papers are a great start — but marking them yourself only tells you so much. ElevenReady turns everyday practice into a clear, honest picture of your child's readiness for Rugby High School:
- A transparent readiness score for this school's exam — Developing → On Track → Strong → Exam Ready.
- A second set of every subject paper plus full timed mixed mock exams that feel like the real GL Assessment paper.
- An adaptive practice programme that spots weak topics, teaches them, and builds a weekly plan up to exam day.
- Thousands of questions, step-by-step explanations, and progress your whole family can see.
Rugby High School past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does Rugby High School publish 11+ past papers?
Rugby High School does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by GL Assessment, which keeps live papers confidential and instead publishes short familiarisation booklets showing the question styles and answer sheet. The closest you can get is a practice paper written to the GL format — like the free papers on this page — alongside any sample questions the school itself shares on its admissions page.
Are these Rugby High School mock tests free?
Yes — one full sample paper for each subject the school tests, with answers, free and with no account needed.
What 11+ exam does Rugby High School use?
Rugby High School sits a GL Assessment-style 11+ exam for September 2028 entry. Our papers are written in that style from our own question bank — practice papers, never copies of the real exam. Always confirm the exact format with the school.
Which subjects should my child practise?
The exam covers Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Download a paper for each above.
How do I get more Rugby High School mock papers?
ElevenReady members get a second set of every subject paper, full timed mixed mock exams, and an adaptive programme that tracks readiness for this school. Start a free trial to unlock them.
Mock tests for other schools
Looking at more than one school? Compare the Rugby High School 11+ guide, browse every school in Warwickshire, or see free 11+ practice papers for every school — each has its own free papers.
ElevenReady is an independent 11+ preparation service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rugby High School. Exam information is believed correct at the time of publishing (last verified 24 Sep 2026) — always confirm details with the school directly.