Get your child ready for the Sir Thomas Rich's 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 FSCE (Future Stories) 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 Sir Thomas Rich's 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 Sir Thomas Rich's School publish 11+ past papers?
Sir Thomas Rich's School does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE), which does not release live papers but does publish familiarisation materials; the format is closer to Key Stage 2 Maths and English with a creative-writing task. The free papers on this page follow that format, so your child practises the right question types.
Check the Sir Thomas Rich's School admissions page for any familiarisation material the school itself provides.
Free Sir Thomas Rich's School practice papers by subject
4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject Sir Thomas Rich's 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.
Sir Thomas Rich's School 11+ Maths practice paper
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Sir Thomas Rich's School 11+ English practice paper
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Sir Thomas Rich's School 11+ Wider Curriculum practice paper
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Sir Thomas Rich's School 11+ Creative writing paper
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The Sir Thomas Rich's School 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | FSCE (Future Stories) (includes creative writing) |
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| How it's sat | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Wider Curriculum, creative writing |
| Consortium | G7 |
| Location | Gloucester · South West |
| Catchment | The school says sitting the test and achieving the qualifying standard is not a guarantee of a place, and an offer depends on factors including how many prospective pupils qualify, rankings, and how many place Rich's first on the Local Authority Common Application Form. Pupil Premium widening-access support is described on the Widening Access page. |
| Places (Year 7) | approx. 150 |
| Competition for places | Each year, around 3,000 children register to sit the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Admissions Test, with approximately 2,500 taking part. |
A Future Stories (FSCE) test: Key Stage 2 Maths and English up to the end of Year 5 — including a creative-writing task — with no Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning, plus short breadth questions that can draw on other KS2 subjects (Science, History, Geography). It's built on the school curriculum, so secure everyday learning matters far more than test technique.
⏱️ Timing: Curriculum-based Maths & English with a creative-writing task and cross-curricular breadth questions; no published past papers — broad KS2 mastery and real writing practice beat drilling.
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Sir Thomas Rich's School 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | 18 May 2026 |
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| Registration deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 12 Sep 2026 |
The page gives only older key dates for 2027 entry: registration opened 2026-05-18 at noon, closed 2026-06-26 at noon, and test day was 2026-09-12. For 2028 entry it says the entrance test will be completed in July 2027, familiarisation materials will be available from the end of September, further details will be available at the start of the next academic year (September 2026), and the test date is moving from September of Year 6 to the latter part of the summer term of Year 5.
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About Sir Thomas Rich's School
Sir Thomas Rich's School is a boys grammar school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. It has with a sixth form.
Sir Thomas Rich’s School is an academically selective school in Gloucester. It has a five-form intake and admits 150 boys into Year 7 each year.
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Sir Thomas Rich's School admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement — The school says sitting the test and achieving the qualifying standard is not a guarantee of a place, and an offer depends on factors including how many prospective pupils qualify, rankings, and how many place Rich's first on the Local Authority Common Application Form. Pupil Premium widening-access support is described on the Widening Access page. |
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| Register for the test | 18 May 2026 → 26 Jun 2026 |
| Test date (typical) | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 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: Sir Thomas Rich's School admissions page.
What score does your child need for Sir Thomas Rich's School?
Sir Thomas Rich's School does not publish a fixed pass mark. FSCE papers are marked and standardised for age, and the school ranks applicants each year — so there is no set percentage to hit. Because the format follows the Key Stage 2 curriculum, secure classroom Maths and English plus timed practice in the FSCE style is what moves the score. ElevenReady's readiness score tracks that progress against this school's format.
How to prepare for the Sir Thomas Rich's 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 FSCE (Future Stories)-style maths, english, wider curriculum 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 Sir Thomas Rich's 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 Sir Thomas Rich's 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 FSCE (Future Stories) 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.
Sir Thomas Rich's School past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does Sir Thomas Rich's School publish 11+ past papers?
Sir Thomas Rich's School does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE), which does not release live papers but does publish familiarisation materials; the format is closer to Key Stage 2 Maths and English with a creative-writing task. The free papers on this page follow that format, so your child practises the right question types.
Are these Sir Thomas Rich's 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 Sir Thomas Rich's School use?
Sir Thomas Rich's School sits a FSCE (Future Stories)-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, Wider Curriculum, plus a creative-writing task. Download a paper for each above.
How do I get more Sir Thomas Rich's School mock papers?
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ElevenReady is an independent 11+ preparation service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sir Thomas Rich's School. Exam information is believed correct at the time of publishing (last verified 24 Sep 2026) — always confirm details with the school directly.