Everything your child needs to know about the Future Stories Community Enterprise entrance test for Year 7 entry — test format, four papers, sample questions, answer sheet guidance and preparation tips.
The Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) entrance test is used for Year 7 admissions at CCHS and other selective grammar schools. The assessment is designed to measure academic ability — essentially how well a child applies their learning across a broad range of school subjects.
Grammar schools use this test to ensure a fair admissions process that welcomes children from every background and community. A test result is not a measure of a child's worth — it simply helps identify whether a particular grammar school is a good academic match for the pace and breadth of teaching offered there.
FSCE's goal is to make grammar school testing more accessible for all children, regardless of background, primary school, or any disability. This familiarisation guide is the only official resource produced for the FSCE entrance test, and it is completely free.
There are some helpful ways to gauge whether you are the kind of learner who may enjoy the FSCE entrance test. Consider the following questions honestly — the more you answer "yes," the more likely the test and school will be a strong fit for you.
The FSCE entrance test is split into four separate papers. They can be sat in any order on test day. Each paper comes with its own question booklet and a separate answer sheet.
"The test" — everything you complete on examination day across all papers.
"The paper" — an individual component (e.g. Adventure Paper) consisting of a question booklet and answer sheet.
"A section" — a specific part within a paper.
"A question" — a specific task within a section.
The test may feature questions from any of the following KS2 National Curriculum subjects. Nothing will go beyond what is typically taught by the end of Year 5 — no extra content or special preparation is needed.
All instructions before, during and after each part of the test are delivered through a voice recording. Listening carefully is essential. You will be asked to confirm that you can hear the recording clearly before the test begins.
At the start of each paper, check that the details printed on the front of your answer sheet are correct. If anything is wrong, raise your hand and a supervisor will assist you. Always use a black biro or ballpoint pen.
Select your answer by fully shading one oval per question — do not use a horizontal or vertical line. There is only one correct answer for each question.
Need to change your answer? Draw a cross through the incorrect oval, then shade the correct one. If you need to go back to your original answer, cross out the wrong one and write the correct letter to the right of the options.
Number answers: Write only ONE digit in each box.
Letter answers: Write only ONE capital letter in each box, clearly and neatly.
Need to change your answer? Put a cross through the incorrect letter or number and write the correct answer above the box.
You will receive a separate answer sheet with your name already printed on it. Plan your response in the question booklet first (this will not be marked), then write your final answer on the answer sheet.
The answer sheet is double-sided — you can continue your writing on Page 2 if needed. No extra paper will be provided, so keep your creative response within two sides.
These practice questions are designed to help you become familiar with the style and format of the test. They will not appear on the actual exam, and the difficulty level may differ. Any subject may use either multiple-choice or short-answer format.
In the Beacon Paper, you write your answers in boxes — one letter or one digit per box. Here are some sample questions with their answers.
| Subject | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| English | What item displays the directions north, south, east and west? "A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ shows the directions…" | COMPASS |
| Geography | Many trees are cut down in a rainforest where lots of animals live. What are the animals likely to need to do? "They are likely to have to _ _ _ _ _ the rainforest." | LEAVE |
| History | In the past, children often worked in grand houses instead of attending school. What were they known as? "They were known as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _." | SERVANTS |
| Languages | Using the made-up language "Savea" — what is the name for the number 5? | VEN |
| Languages | What is the Savea name for the number 17? | WOL (Bon do Wol) |
| Languages | What is the Savea name for the number 30? | MAS (Mas I Bon) |
| Maths | Max has £20. He buys a book at £6.99, felt-tip pens at £3.50 and a drawing pad at £2.99. How much change does he receive? | £6.52 |
| PE | In football, which parts of your body are you mainly allowed to use to move the ball? | FEET |
| Science | An ice cube is placed outside on a sunny day at noon. What is likely to have happened after one hour? | MELTED |
Creativity means thinking of new, imaginative ideas or solving problems in original and unique ways. The Discovery Paper will ask you to respond to a question (or questions) with a creative answer, written by hand on a special answer sheet.
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