What is 25% of £200?
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To find 25% of £200, we can calculate 200 ÷ 4 = £50 (because 25% is the same as 1/4). Or multiply: 200 × 0.25 = £50. ✓
South West Herts 11+
Parents in south-west Hertfordshire often assume the local grammar test looks like every other 11+, but this one has an important twist worth knowing before you plan any preparation. The South West Herts Schools Consortium runs the Academic Ability Test, used by six schools: Parmiter's School, Queens' School, Rickmansworth School, St Clement Danes School, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls. The papers are prepared by GL Assessment specifically for the consortium. Here is the twist: the Academic Ability Test covers Maths and Verbal Reasoning only. There is no English paper, no Non-Verbal Reasoning and no writing task. Everything is answered in multiple-choice format. The consortium itself warns families not to assume a full, traditional format from the GL name, and names exactly which parts are absent. Knowing that lets you focus preparation where it actually counts rather than drilling a section your child will never sit.
At a Glance
- Provider
- GL Assessment
- Sections tested
- Maths Yes English No Verbal Reasoning Yes Non-Verbal Reasoning No Spatial No Writing No
- Format
- All multiple choice
- Schools covered
- 6 schools use the Academic Ability Test: Parmiter's School, Queens' School, Rickmansworth School, St Clement Danes School, Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford Grammar School for Girls. (A 7th member, Croxley Danes School, offers Music Aptitude only - not academic selection, excluded from this row. Queens' School separately also runs a non-academic Sports Test for some places.)
- Last verified
- 4 August 2026
What the South West Herts Test Includes
Maths
A multiple-choice maths paper covering Key Stage 2 number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measures, shape and data. Accuracy and speed under time both matter.
Verbal Reasoning
A multiple-choice Verbal Reasoning paper testing how your child works with words and logic: synonyms and antonyms, letter and number codes, word patterns and short puzzles. Strong vocabulary and a calm, systematic method help most.
Note that there is no English comprehension paper in this test, which sets it apart from most 11+ regions.
How PrepStep Helps
The two sections this test uses, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, are both core PrepStep subjects, practised as multiple-choice questions with a micro-lesson before each topic, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests. Because the Academic Ability Test is Maths and Verbal Reasoning only, and multiple choice, PrepStep fits it fully today. One honest note: PrepStep also has a large English bank, but this particular consortium does not test English, so there is no need to spend time on English comprehension for this test specifically. As always, your child's school and any tutor add most on exam-day confidence and personal feedback. You can start practising free, with no card.
Sample Questions for This Test
4 questions drawn from PrepStep's question bank, covering only the subjects this test actually uses. Tap “Show worked explanation” to see the full method, and the correct answer is highlighted so you can check as you go.
Maths
Maths
A recipe for 4 people uses 200g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?
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For 1 person: 200 ÷ 4 = 50g. For 10 people: 50 × 10 = 500g. ✓
Verbal Reasoning
Find one word that fits BOTH meaning groups.
Group 1: type, sort
Group 2: gentle, caring
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'Kind' fits both groups: a 'kind' of biscuit means a type or sort, and a 'kind' person is gentle and caring. ✓
Verbal Reasoning
___ is to patient as teacher is to ___
Group A
nurse
doctor
hospital
Group B
school
pupil
lesson
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A doctor looks after a patient, just as a teacher looks after a pupil. Tip: The key question is: what is the EXACT relationship between A and B? Apply that same relationship to C. ✓
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the South West Herts Academic Ability Test?
Maths and Verbal Reasoning only, both in multiple-choice format. Unusually, there is no English paper, no Non-Verbal Reasoning and no writing task. The consortium itself warns families not to assume a full traditional format from the GL name.
Does the South West Herts test include English?
No. The Academic Ability Test covers Maths and Verbal Reasoning only. There is no English comprehension paper, which is unusual for an 11+, so preparation should focus on Maths and Verbal Reasoning rather than English for this test.
Which schools use the South West Herts Academic Ability Test?
Six schools: Parmiter's School, Queens' School, Rickmansworth School, St Clement Danes School, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls. The papers are prepared by GL Assessment specifically for the consortium.
Is the South West Herts test multiple choice?
Yes. Both the Maths and the Verbal Reasoning papers are answered in multiple-choice format, so your child selects the best answer rather than writing extended responses for marks. That makes online multiple-choice practice a close match.
How can my child practise for the South West Herts test for free?
PrepStep offers free multiple-choice practice in Maths and Verbal Reasoning, the two subjects this test covers, with micro-lessons, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests. You can start with no card. There is no need to practise English comprehension for this particular test.
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