The John Lyon School — 11+ English Sample Paper 2023
The John Lyon School published this 11+ English sample paper in 2023 to show the assessment style; it is official school material, not a past paper. Hearthprep makes it interactive — 12 questions worth 40 marks in a 60-minute timed mode, each marked on submission and backed by a step-by-step worked solution. It covers Creative Writing, Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary.
Real 11+ English paper from The John Lyon School (2023). 12 questions, 40 marks. Answer interactively with worked solutions. Covers Creative Writing, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary.
The John Lyon School published this sample paper as preparation for its assessment. It is official school material, but not a paper candidates actually sat. Most 11+ entrance exams are sat between November and January of the year of entry, so a timed attempt at this paper is worth doing early enough to leave room for the topics it exposes. Work through it on screen with instant marking, or print the PDF and sit it under exam conditions.
- School
- The John Lyon School
- Entry level
- 11+
- Subject
- English
- Year
- 2023
- Questions
- 12
- Marks
- 40
- Time allowed
- 60 minutes
- Updated
- 3 Sept 2026
Topics in this paper
- Creative Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
Questions in this paper (3 of 12)
- Question 1multiple choice · 1 mark
Read the passage from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, then decide whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Passage (extract): "The room in which the boys were fed, was a large stone hall, with a copper at one end... Of this festive composition each boy had one porringer, and no more—except on occasions of great public rejoicing, when he had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides. ...Oliver T…
- Question 2multiple choice · 1 mark
Read the passage from Oliver Twist, then decide whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Passage (extract): "The room in which the boys were fed, was a large stone hall, with a copper at one end: out of which the master, dressed in an apron for the purpose, and assisted by one or two women, ladled the gruel at mealtimes." Later: "The master aimed a blow at Oliver's head with the ladle; pinioned …
- Question 3multiple choice · 1 mark
Are these statements True or False? (delete the incorrect option). c) Oliver Twist is put up for sale for £5. TRUE/FALSE
9 further questions in this paper open with any paid plan, along with marking and the worked solutions. See plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the The John Lyon School — 11+ English Sample Paper 2023?
12 questions with 40 marks in total; The John Lyon School allowed 60 minutes for it. It covers Creative Writing, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary. The John Lyon School published this sample paper as preparation for its assessment. It is official school material, but not a paper candidates actually sat.
How long is the The John Lyon School 11+ English paper?
The John Lyon School printed an allowance of 60 minutes on this paper. The paper carries 40 marks, roughly 90 seconds a mark.
Can my child answer this paper online?
Yes. Every question on this page can be answered in the browser and is marked the moment the paper is submitted — multiple choice, short answers and written responses alike. Answers are matched leniently, so a correct value written a different way (units, fractions, word numbers) still scores.
Are worked solutions included?
Every question has a step-by-step worked solution and an AI tutor that will talk through it after the paper is submitted. The first 3 questions of this paper are free to try; the remaining 9 and the marking come with a paid plan.
Is this a real past paper?
The John Lyon School published this sample paper as preparation for its assessment. It is official school material, but not a paper candidates actually sat. Use it to time a full mock attempt, then drill whichever topics your child drops marks on.
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