Get your child ready for the St Margaret'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 GL-style (school's format to be confirmed) 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 St Margaret'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 St Margaret's School publish 11+ past papers?
Most schools, including St Margaret's School as far as we know, do not publish full past 11+ papers; some share a familiarisation booklet or sample questions on their admissions page. Practice papers written to the school's format — like the free papers on this page — are the closest legitimate alternative.
Check the St Margaret's School admissions page for any familiarisation material the school itself provides.
Free St Margaret's School practice papers by subject
4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject St Margaret'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.
St Margaret's School 11+ Maths practice paper
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St Margaret's School 11+ English practice paper
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St Margaret's School 11+ Verbal Reasoning practice paper
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St Margaret's School 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning practice paper
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The St Margaret's School 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | GL-style (school's format to be confirmed) |
|---|---|
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Location | Bushey · Hertfordshire · East of England |
| Catchment | Demand into Reception is high, with places offered in the first instance to children who attend The Nursery at St Margaret's and just one third of places offered to external applicants. |
| Competition for places | each year we assess over 180 pupils for entry |
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 St Margaret's School 11+ guide — catchment, admissions & official links →
St Margaret's School 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, the application process is now open; the registration deadline is 2026-11-05 and assessments are planned for mid-November 2026. More generally, entrance assessment days normally take place during the autumn term of the year prior to entry, and the registration deadline is typically at least two weeks before the assessment days.
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About St Margaret's School
St Margaret's School is a girls independent school in Bushey, Hertfordshire for ages 2-18. It has with a sixth form.
St Margaret’s School in Bushey has main Senior School entry points at Year 7 (11+) and Year 9 (13+). The school says entry is based on performance in verbal, non-verbal and maths tests, together with an interview, school reports and a confidential reference.
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St Margaret's School admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement — Demand into Reception is high, with places offered in the first instance to children who attend The Nursery at St Margaret's and just one third of places offered to external applicants. |
|---|---|
| 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: St Margaret's School admissions page.
What score does your child need for St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School does not publish a fixed pass mark: applicants are ranked on standardised scores each year, so the qualifying line moves with the cohort and the number of places. Consistently strong, timed practice across every tested subject is the reliable signal — ElevenReady's readiness score tracks that for this school.
How to prepare for the St Margaret'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 GL-style (school's format to be confirmed)-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 St Margaret'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 St Margaret'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 GL-style (school's format to be confirmed) 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.
St Margaret's School past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does St Margaret's School publish 11+ past papers?
Most schools, including St Margaret's School as far as we know, do not publish full past 11+ papers; some share a familiarisation booklet or sample questions on their admissions page. Practice papers written to the school's format — like the free papers on this page — are the closest legitimate alternative.
Are these St Margaret'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 St Margaret's School use?
St Margaret's School sits a GL-style (school's format to be confirmed)-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 St Margaret's 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.
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ElevenReady is an independent 11+ preparation service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by St Margaret's School. Exam information is believed correct at the time of publishing (last verified 24 Sep 2026) — always confirm details with the school directly.