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. ✓
Torbay 11+
For families in and around Torbay, the Torbay Consortium 11+ is the route into the area's grammar schools. Two schools are confirmed to use it: Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School, both in Devon. Children usually sit the test at the start of Year 6, in the autumn before secondary transfer. One thing worth clearing up early: despite what some tutoring websites suggest, the two schools' own guidance is clear that children are tested on English and Maths only. There is no Verbal Reasoning paper, no Non-Verbal Reasoning and no spatial section in what the schools publish. The test is set by GL Assessment. It is widely described as multiple choice, and that is the standard GL format at this level, though the schools do not spell out the format word for word, so we describe it as very likely rather than certain. Focusing on solid English and Maths is the safe, evidence-led way to prepare.
At a Glance
- Provider
- GL
- Sections tested
- Maths Yes English Yes Verbal Reasoning No Non-Verbal Reasoning No Spatial No Writing No
- Format
- Very likely all multiple choice
- Schools covered
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School confirmed; a bi-lateral school and possibly a third grammar are claimed by Tier-3 sources but not independently verified this pass (count U beyond the two confirmed)
- Last verified
- 4 August 2026
What the Torbay Test Includes
Maths
A maths paper covering Key Stage 2 number, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shape and data. Working quickly and accurately both count.
English
An English paper covering the comprehension, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary expected of a strong Year 5 and Year 6 pupil. Reading closely and answering accurately is the heart of it.
Both sections are widely reported to be answered in multiple-choice format, in line with the usual GL style, though the schools' own pages do not state this in so many words.
How PrepStep Helps
PrepStep covers both subjects this consortium tests, English and Maths, with a micro-lesson before each topic, original GL-style questions, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests. PrepStep's practice is multiple choice, which matches the format the Torbay test is very likely to use. Because the two schools publish English and Maths only, with no reasoning or writing paper, PrepStep fits this test today. If your child's exact paper turns out to include anything beyond straightforward English and Maths, your child's school or a tutor is the right place to check the specifics and fill any gap. 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. ✓
English
Which word is closest in meaning to 'immense'?
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'Immense' means extremely large or vast. 'Enormous' is the closest synonym. Other words with a similar meaning include huge, vast, and colossal. Try using this word in a sentence today to make it stick. ✓
English
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The children ___ playing in the park when it started to rain.'
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'Children' is plural, so we use 'were' (not 'was'). 'The children were playing' is the past continuous tense, describing an ongoing action in the past. ✓
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Torbay 11+?
According to the schools' own guidance, children are tested on English and Maths only. There is no Verbal Reasoning, no Non-Verbal Reasoning and no spatial paper in what Torquay Boys' and Torquay Girls' Grammar publish. It is set by GL Assessment.
Is the Torbay 11+ multiple choice?
It is very widely described as multiple choice, which is the standard GL format at this level. The schools' own pages do not state the format word for word, so treat multiple choice as very likely rather than officially confirmed, and check the schools' guidance too.
Which schools use the Torbay 11+?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School are confirmed to use the Torbay Consortium test. Some sources mention a further bilateral or third school, but only the two Torquay grammar schools are independently confirmed here.
Does the Torbay 11+ include Verbal Reasoning?
The two schools' own materials point to English and Maths only, with no Verbal Reasoning or Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, even though some tutoring sites claim otherwise. When sources disagree, the schools' own guidance is the one to trust, so confirm directly with them.
How can my child practise for the Torbay 11+ for free?
PrepStep gives free multiple-choice practice in English and Maths, the two subjects the Torbay test covers, with micro-lessons, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests. You can start with no card and build up before the exam.
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