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Bucks STT 11+ Entrance Exams
The Basics
The Bucks STT (Secondary Selection Test) is the 11+ entrance exam for 12 selective schools and 1 partially selective school in Buckinghamshire and for partnering schools in other areas.
The exam includes 2 papers. Paper 1 assesses a mixture of English, Comprehension and Verbal Reasoning, while Paper 2 focuses on Maths, Numeracy and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning. Questions are largely multiple choice and it's really important to practise using a separate answer sheet as the papers are computer-marked, so nothing written on the paper itself will be admissible. The final score is weighted 50% towards verbal ability, 30% towards numerical ability and 20% Non-Verbal.
Grammar schools that use the Bucks STT include:
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Aylesbury Grammar School
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Aylesbury High School
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Beaconsfield High School
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Burnham Grammar School
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Chesham Grammar School
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Dr Challoner’s Grammar School
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Dr Challoner’s High School
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John Hampden Grammar School
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Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
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Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School
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The Royal Grammar School
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The Royal Latin School
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Wycombe High School
Paper 1 - English, Comprehension and Verbal Reasoning
From a final score perspective, Paper 1 contributes more than half of the available standardised score. The majority of the questions are multiple choice and must be marked on a separate answer sheet. The test lasts about an hour and includes some time at the beginning to familiarise with the paper layout.
At it's core Paper 1 can be separated into 2 subjects: English and Verbal Reasoning. As it is difficult to predict exactly what the ratio of questions will be, it is best to treat each subject individually. This will also help you to more easily identify strengths and weaknesses in each subject.
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Bucks STT Paper 1 Mock Papers
Click below to download multiple choice papers for the Bucks STT Paper 1. Each paper is a full mock exam, designed to look and feel like a real 11+ paper with a separate answer sheet to mimic the real thing.
Paper 2 - Maths, Numeracy and Non-Verbal Reasoning
The second paper of the Bucks STT focuses on Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Again, questions are multiple choice and the answers are recorded on a separate sheet.
Maths covers the KS2 curriculum, including numeracy, fractions, percentages, ratio, data management and algebra.
Non-Verbal Reasoning questions cover a range of themes including pattern sequencing, odd one out, cube netting rotational symmetry.
