Greenshaw High School 11+ SET Test & Preparation Guide

Greenshaw High School uses the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test, usually called the SET. Unlike the Sutton grammar schools, Greenshaw High School does not hold a second-stage entrance examination.

This guide keeps wider school-entry policy aside and focuses on the test itself: the SET English paper, the SET Maths paper, multiple-choice answer technique, what not to over-prepare, and how to prepare using Scholars Tutorial online practice and printed paper sets.

Greenshaw High School and the Sutton SET group can update test guidance by entry year. Parents should always check the latest official test information before finalising preparation. The preparation guidance below is based on the current published structure: SET English and Maths only, with no Verbal Reasoning, no Non-Verbal Reasoning and no Greenshaw second-stage test.

Greenshaw High School 11+ Test Overview

Greenshaw High School uses the SET only for its selective testing route.

Test Component	Subjects	Format	Preparation Focus
Sutton Selective Eligibility Test	English and Maths	Two multiple-choice papers. Candidates record answers on a separate answer sheet.	English comprehension, vocabulary, SPAG, Maths fluency, word problems, multiple-choice accuracy and answer-sheet technique.
Second-stage test	Not applicable for Greenshaw High School	Greenshaw High School does not hold a second-stage entrance examination.	Preparation should remain focused on SET English and SET Maths.

Accuracy note: The Sutton SET is English and Maths only. Current official SET guidance states that the tests do not include Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning. Greenshaw High School does not hold a second-stage entrance examination.

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test Format

The Sutton SET is made up of two papers:

English — multiple choice
Maths — multiple choice

Each paper takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes, with a rest and toilet break between the two papers.

The content of the Maths and English tests is broadly based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Specimen papers are not provided, although sample-style questions may be made available by the SET group.

Candidates record their answers on a separate answer sheet by filling in lozenge-shaped answer options. Some English questions may require a combination of answers.

Preparation Priority

Greenshaw preparation should focus on fast, accurate English and Maths multiple-choice work, careful answer-sheet technique and regular mistake review.

SET English Preparation

SET English preparation should focus on reading accuracy, vocabulary, language understanding and careful multiple-choice selection.

Your child should practise:

reading fiction and non-fiction passages
retrieving information accurately
inference
vocabulary in context
synonyms and antonyms
word meaning
spelling accuracy
grammar and punctuation
sentence structure
proofreading
selecting the best answer from close options
questions requiring more than one answer where instructed
working quickly without careless guessing

Useful Scholars Tutorial subjects include:

11+ English
11+ SPAG
11+ Foundation English, if basics need strengthening
11+ Advanced English
11+ Advanced VOCAB
11+ Advanced SPAG

SET Maths Preparation

SET Maths preparation should focus on speed, accuracy and problem solving under timed multiple-choice conditions.

Your child should practise:

times tables and mental arithmetic
written addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
fractions
decimals
percentages
ratio and proportion
money and time problems
measurement and unit conversion
area and perimeter
geometry and angles
shape and spatial interpretation within Maths questions
data interpretation
graphs and tables
number patterns
multi-step word problems
using answer options intelligently
checking calculations quickly

Useful Scholars Tutorial subjects include:

11+ Maths
11+ Maths : Word Problems
11+ Foundation Maths, if basics need strengthening
11+ Advanced Maths, for stronger pupils

Answer-Sheet and Multiple-Choice Technique

The SET uses a separate answer sheet. Candidates fill in lozenge-shaped options for A, B, C, D or E, or a combination of answers where instructed.

There is no negative marking in the SET papers. However, answer accuracy still matters. If a question instructs candidates to select two options, marks are awarded only if both correct answers are selected.

Rough paper is not provided. Candidates may use any additional space on the SET question papers for working out.

Pupils should practise how to:

match question numbers to answer-sheet numbers
fill in lozenges clearly
rub out changed answers thoroughly
avoid accidental marks
follow instructions where more than one answer is required
avoid selecting too many options
use the question paper for working
move on from difficult questions when needed
return to skipped questions if time allows
balance speed with accuracy

Scholars Tutorial printed paper sets support Multiple Choice Format practice, helping pupils build confidence with answer selection and answer-sheet discipline.

No Second-Stage Test for Greenshaw

Greenshaw High School does not hold a second-stage entrance examination.

This makes Greenshaw preparation different from preparation for the Sutton grammar schools. Pupils targeting Greenshaw should focus on SET English and SET Maths rather than second-stage written papers.

If the child is also preparing for other Sutton selective schools, second-stage English and Maths may still be required for those schools. For Greenshaw alone, the preparation route is SET-focused.

Should Greenshaw Pupils Practise VR or NVR?

For Greenshaw High School alone, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning are not core test areas in the current official test description.

Official Sutton SET guidance states that the SET does not include VR or NVR. Greenshaw High School does not hold a second-stage test that adds those subjects.

VR and NVR practice may still be useful if the child is also preparing for another 11+ area that tests those subjects. If Greenshaw is the main target, preparation time is usually better spent on English, Maths, Maths Word Problems, SPAG, vocabulary and timed multiple-choice discipline.

Scholars Tutorial Preparation Route for Greenshaw High School

On the Scholars Tutorial platform, Greenshaw preparation should be focused on the Sutton SET route, with English, Maths, word problems, SPAG and vocabulary support.

Recommended Online Route

11+ Mock Exams → 11+ SET (Sutton)
11+ Core Subjects → 11+ English
11+ Core Subjects → 11+ Maths
11+ Core Subjects → 11+ Maths : Word Problems
11+ Mock Exams → 11+ SPAG
11+ Foundation → 11+ Foundation English, if basics need strengthening
11+ Foundation → 11+ Foundation Maths, if basics need strengthening
11+ Advanced → 11+ Advanced English, for stronger comprehension
11+ Advanced → 11+ Advanced Maths, for stronger problem solving
11+ Advanced → 11+ Advanced VOCAB, for vocabulary development
11+ Advanced → 11+ Advanced SPAG, for stronger language accuracy

If Greenshaw is the main target, prioritise SET-style English and Maths timing, answer-sheet technique, vocabulary, SPAG and word-problem accuracy. Add VR, NVR or second-stage-style written work only if the child is also preparing for another exam area that tests those skills.

Printed Paper Sets for Greenshaw Preparation

Printed paper sets are useful because they help pupils practise concentration, timing, answer selection and full-paper discipline.

Useful Scholars Tutorial printed paper sets include:

11+ Sutton Style English Practice Papers
11+ English Practice Papers
11+ Maths Practice Papers
11+ Maths : Word Problems Practice Papers
11+ SPAG Practice Papers
11+ Foundation English Practice Papers
11+ Foundation Maths Practice Papers
11+ Advanced English Practice Papers
11+ Advanced Maths Practice Papers
11+ Advanced VOCAB Practice Papers
11+ Advanced SPAG Practice Papers

For Greenshaw, printed practice should mainly target Sutton SET-style multiple-choice English and Maths, vocabulary, SPAG, word problems and answer-sheet accuracy.

Suggested Weekly Preparation Plan

A balanced weekly Greenshaw SET preparation plan could include:

2 days per week: English comprehension, vocabulary or SPAG
2 days per week: Maths arithmetic, topic work or word problems
1 day per week: SET-style multiple-choice English practice
1 day per week: SET-style multiple-choice Maths practice
1 day per week: timed paper practice, answer-sheet practice and mistake review

Pupils closer to the test can gradually increase timed SET practice. Pupils still building foundations should use shorter focused sessions and review mistakes carefully.

Common Preparation Mistakes

Avoid these common mistakes:

assuming Greenshaw has a second-stage entrance examination
assuming the SET includes Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning
preparing for second-stage written papers when Greenshaw alone is the target
doing Maths arithmetic but not word problems
ignoring vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar
not practising separate answer-sheet technique
forgetting that some English questions may require more than one answer
relying on rough paper instead of using the question paper for working
doing papers without reviewing mistakes
focusing only on speed instead of accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What test does Greenshaw High School use?

Greenshaw High School uses the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test.

What subjects are tested?

The SET has two papers: a multiple-choice English paper and a multiple-choice Maths paper.

Does Greenshaw have a second-stage entrance examination?

No. Greenshaw High School does not hold a second-stage entrance examination.

Does the SET include Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning?

No. The official SET guidance states that the tests do not include Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning.

How long are the SET papers?

Each SET paper takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes, with a rest and toilet break between the two papers.

Are specimen papers provided?

The SET group states that it does not provide specimen papers. The content of the Maths and English tests is broadly based on the Key Stage 2 curriculum, and example-style questions may be provided for guidance.

Is there negative marking?

No. The SET guidance states that there is no negative marking. However, for some English questions, candidates may need to select all required answers correctly to gain the mark.

Is rough paper provided?

No. Rough paper is not provided. Candidates may use additional space on the SET question papers for working out.

Which Scholars Tutorial subjects are most useful?

Useful subjects include 11+ SET (Sutton), 11+ English, 11+ Maths, 11+ Maths : Word Problems, 11+ SPAG, Foundation English, Foundation Maths, Advanced English, Advanced Maths, Advanced VOCAB and Advanced SPAG.

Are printed paper sets useful?

Yes. Printed paper sets help pupils practise SET-style English and Maths, word problems, SPAG, vocabulary, answer-sheet technique, timing and full-paper discipline.

Final Preparation Advice

Greenshaw preparation should reflect the actual test structure: Sutton SET multiple-choice English and Maths only, with no second-stage Greenshaw entrance examination.

Pupils should build strong reading, vocabulary, SPAG, Maths fluency, word-problem and multiple-choice answer skills, supported by regular mistake review.

The Scholars Tutorial online platform helps pupils strengthen the key test areas through organised subject categories, while printed paper sets help children practise with realistic exam discipline.

By combining online practice, printed paper sets, Sutton SET-style timing, answer-sheet accuracy, English comprehension, Maths problem solving and careful mistake review, pupils can build the confidence and accuracy needed for the Greenshaw High School SET route.