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Know what you’re preparing for
Your test, in context.
Who it’s for
Pupils preparing for Common Entrance assessment associated with Year 9 entry to participating independent schools.
What to expect
Subject examinations rather than a single aptitude test. The receiving school confirms subjects, levels and how it uses results.
Before you plan
Ask the receiving school which papers and levels it requires. Common Entrance and ISEB Common Pre-Tests have different purposes and formats.
Understanding before speed
The skills to focus on.
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English and mathematics
Develop close reading, extended responses and mathematical working matched to the required syllabus.
02
Science and other subjects
Review core scientific explanations and the additional subjects or languages requested by the school.
Free learning resources
Practise a skill. Understand your next step.
Choose a topic that fits your current level. These short samples support the skills discussed above; they are not a complete 13+ Common Entrance mock test.
Understand it. Try it. Review it.
Put your linear equations and graphs learning into practice.
Map the school’s required papers first. Alternate topic revision with independent responses, and use marking feedback to improve precision. Keep a separate checklist for each subject so confident work in maths does not hide a gap in a language or science topic.
Use the official requirements and your attempted work to identify the next skill.
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Practise with a purpose
Review a method, attempt a new task and explain the reasoning in your own words.
03
Review and adjust
Check repeated mistakes and revisit the skill before adding more timed practice.
Helpful answers
Questions before you begin.
Who is this 13+ common entrance preparation guide for?
Pupils preparing for Common Entrance assessment associated with Year 9 entry to participating independent schools.
What should I bring to a preparation discussion?
Bring the current school or programme instructions, your test date if known and an attempted task. Ask the receiving school which papers and levels it requires. Common Entrance and ISEB Common Pre-Tests have different purposes and formats.
Are these worksheets official test papers?
No. They are original Noble Educators topic samples with worked examples and answer guidance. Choose a sample that fits your level. Use the official resources below for test-format familiarisation and full practice papers where available.
Guide reviewed 8 September 2026. Noble Educators is an independent tutoring service. Test names identify the relevant assessment; they do not imply endorsement by its provider.
Make your next practice session count.
Bring your goals and an attempted question. We’ll discuss suitable support and a manageable next step.
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