KS2 · Ages 10 to 11

Free Year 6 home-school curriculum

Year 6 is the final primary year and the heart of 11 Plus preparation: ratio and algebra, advanced punctuation, evolution and inheritance, timed reasoning and exam technique. This free plan covers the whole of Year 6.

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11 Plus in Year 6

SpringExam technique and timingLearn how to pace a paper, skip and return, and check answers.SummerPast papers and regional formatsPractise full papers for your region (GL, CEM, CSSE or AQE).

English in Year 6

AutumnVoice and formal structuresUse the active and passive voice and the subjunctive for formal effect.SpringAdvanced punctuationUse semicolons, colons and bullet points accurately.SpringDeeper inference and vocabularyInfer meaning across a whole text and choose precise vocabulary.SummerMastering SPaG and writingEdit writing to a high standard and secure spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Maths in Year 6

AutumnFour operations and orderUse all four operations with large numbers and apply order of operations.AutumnFractionsAdd, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.SpringRatio, proportion and algebraSolve ratio and proportion problems and use simple formulae and sequences.SpringPercentages and problem solvingFind percentages of amounts and solve multi-step problems.SummerGeometry and statisticsCalculate angles, area and volume and interpret pie charts and the mean.

Non-Verbal Reasoning in Year 6

AutumnMatrices and spatial reasoningSolve complex matrices, nets and 3D rotation questions.SpringTimed practiceBuild speed and accuracy under exam conditions.

Science in Year 6

AutumnClassificationClassify living things using the Linnaean system.SpringCirculation, evolution and inheritanceDescribe the circulatory system and explain evolution and inheritance.SummerLight and electricityExplain how we see and use circuit symbols to plan circuits.

Verbal Reasoning in Year 6

AutumnComprehension under timingRead and answer accurately within exam time limits.SpringComplex codes and analogiesSolve harder codes, sequences and analogies at pace.

Year 6 questions

Is the Year 6 curriculum free?

Yes. Every Year 6 lesson and the weekly planner are completely free, with no account and no ads. WAJDSchool works in any browser and offline once loaded.

Which subjects are in Year 6?

Year 6 covers 11 Plus, English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science, Verbal Reasoning across 18 units, set out term by term.

Does Year 6 prepare for the 11 Plus?

Yes. Year 6 includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning alongside the core subjects, building 11 Plus skills directly.