What’s inside

13 English papers, 16 questions each with four options (A–D): 20 minutes, or 25 minutes for stretch and elite
Thirteen original texts that grow richer level by level: stories, a fable, an information text, instructions, a letter and a poem
Reading questions in four sections: finding information · words in context · inference · the whole text
Spelling in sentences, plus punctuation and grammar at Year 2 level and above
An optional 15-minute writing task with a planning box, a simple mark scheme and a model answer

The answer guides quote the words in the text that prove each answer.

Why short papers?

Six- and seven-year-olds concentrate best in short bursts. Our papers are about half the length of a typical 7+ paper, with big, friendly print and answers circled on the page – so practice stays calm and positive.

An answer guide for every paper, written for parents

Page 1 is a quick guide: the answer key, the scores by section and what the score means
Then every question explained, step by step
“If you chose…” – a note on every wrong option, explaining the mistake that usually leads to it
A “next time” tip for every question

Four levels, from warm-up to elite

Papers 2–3: warm-up – Year 2 content
Papers 4–8: standard – the level of a typical 7+ test
Papers 9–11: stretch – harder than a typical test
Papers 12–14: elite – for the most selective schools

Every paper is split into short sections, and the questions get harder within each section – so a child who gets stuck can move on to an easier question. Paper 1 is free to download from our practice papers page, so you can try the format first.

Progress tracker included

A printable PDF tracker and an Excel version. Copy the section scores from the end of each paper and the tracker shows progress paper by paper, compares it with a suggested aim for each level and – in the Excel version – picks out the section to practise next.

How you receive it

Instant download after purchase: one ZIP file containing 13 papers, 13 answer guides and the progress tracker (PDF and Excel). Print at home on A4, as many times as you need for your own children.

Licence: for use by the purchasing family, or by a tutor with their own pupils. Please don’t share or re-upload the files. Schools wanting a whole-class licence, please email info@primarytools.co.uk.

PrimaryTools papers are written to reflect the style and content of common 7+ tests. They are not official papers and are not endorsed by any school.

7 plus comprehension

7+ English Practice Papers – 13 Papers, Warm-up to Elite (Papers 2–14)