Look closely
Circle the surprising letter groups before covering each word.
What is inside the free 11+ spelling list PDF?
Quick answer: 40 words arranged into four weekly practice sheets, with writing space, a dictated sentence each week, a mixed review and an answer page. This is a useful practice selection, not an official list or a forecast of any local exam.
The point is to notice a spelling, try it from memory and return to the parts that were missed. The PDF gives children room to write rather than presenting 40 words to memorise in one sitting.
Year 4 selection
Double-check it
Watch for doubled consonants and letters that are easy to miss.
Hear every part
Say the word, break it into parts, then write the full spelling. For sound-alike pairs such as their and there, our homophones list gives each word a meaning and a sentence.
Make it stick
Return to the words you missed in earlier weeks.
Ready to make a start?
Print all four weeks, or just the week that fits your child today.
Look, cover, write and check a real word
The page shows the original spelling in the left column and leaves space for two attempts and a check. If a child misses part of it, revisit that part rather than copying the whole line repeatedly.
From week two · double-check it
accommodateTry 1Try 2Check
Spot the tricky part
Open a word to see a hint before trying it yourself.
accommodate · what gets doubled?
There are two c's and two m's: a-c-c-o-m-m-o-d-a-t-e.
necessary · what is easy to swap?
It has one c and two s's: n-e-c-e-s-s-a-r-y.
rhythm · where are the vowels?
The y does the vowel work in this word: r-h-y-t-h-m.
Where can we find more 11+ spelling and vocabulary practice?
The fuller Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 vocabulary tools add meanings, examples, flashcards and spelling games. If your child needs word meanings before tackling more demanding passages, start with the cross-year vocabulary list with meanings.
After a short spelling session, try a few fresh questions in Pip. See how Pip chooses the right question, skill and review time for practice.
See the real app
Real Pip English practice screen. This image shows an example question, not the PDF itself.
One sheet. Then fresh practice whenever they're ready.
Print the spelling resource, see what needs attention, then open Pip for repeatable 11+ English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning questions. Feedback follows each answer.
Pip Pro adds interactive Pip Teaches lessons and timed mock papers.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official 11+ spelling list?
No. There is no single official spelling list for every 11+ exam, and local tests use different formats.
Pip’s PDF selects useful words from its Year 4, 5 and 6 collections for structured practice, not as a predicted exam list.
What is in the free 11+ spelling list PDF?
It includes 40 selected words across four weekly practice sheets, look-cover-write-check space, one dictation sentence per week, a mixed spelling check and its answers.
Which school year is this spelling PDF for?
The four weeks use selections from Pip’s Year 4, 5 and 6 word collections. A child can start at a comfortable week, repeat a week or use the fuller year-specific lists instead.
How often should my child practise these spellings?
Short, focused practice works well. Read, cover, write and check a few words, then bring missed words back the next day and later in the week rather than completing the whole PDF at once.
Is the 11+ spelling list free?
Yes. The PDF is free to download, and there is no account to make.