The John Lyon School 11+ & 13+ Past Papers

The The John Lyon School 11+ & 13+ entrance exams typically include English, Maths papers. Candidates sit timed written papers, usually combining a calculator and non-calculator section, alongside other subjects required by the school. Check The John Lyon School's admissions page for the most current specification.

Most 11+ & 13+ maths entrance papers from independent schools run for 60 minutes, though some — including scholarship papers — extend to 90 minutes. The time The John Lyon School allows is printed on each paper's own cover, where the school printed one.

The John Lyon School does not publish a fixed pass mark; entry is competitive and ranked relative to the cohort each year, so there is no percentage to aim for. The most reliable preparation is to sit several recent papers under timed conditions and work on the topics that cost marks.

Most 11+ & 13+ entrance exams take place between early November and mid-January of the year of entry. The John Lyon School sets its own date — confirm directly with the registrar after registering your child.

We host 1 The John Lyon School past paper on this page as free PDF downloads. We separately label 4 official sample, specimen or illustrative publications that candidates did not actually sit. Each has worked solutions inside interactive practice.

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