About Bond

For more than 60 years, Bond 11+ books have helped millions of children prepare for the 11+, Common Entrance and other selective school entrance exams.

Who we are

First published in 1964, the Bond Assessment Papers, written by J M Bond, have now sold over two million copies making Bond the number one provider of 11+ practice materials. Bond has helped millions of children learn and practise at home, in school and with tutors on their path to exam success.

Bond covers all four 11+ subjects (English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning) and provides consistent and continuous learning from those first steps at age 5-6 through to the exams themselves. Bond is also invaluable for KS2 SATs practice and bridging the transition to secondary school.

A brief history of Bond

Bond 11+ has been the market leader in selective school admission test preparation since 1964, when J.M. Bond published her first book of practice tests.

Jean Moyra Bond was a school principal and passionate educator who started writing out practice questions for her pupils on slips of paper, to help get them test-ready, at a time when no formal resources were available. Her high-quality questions spawned a series of books and the Bond range grew from there; however their original author was advised to publish under her initials, rather than her name, as it was felt that the books would not sell as well if it was known they were written by a woman.

Happily, times have changed; but Jean Moyra Bond’s legacy lives on, supporting thousands of pupils on their 11+ journey every year. ‘J.M.’ Bond was involved in writing and revising Bond materials up until her death in 2011, with the baton being passed on to the new generations of expert tutors who create Bond’s peerless learning and practice content.

In 2013, with the acquisition of its original publisher, Nelson Thornes, the Bond range became part of the Oxford University Press family, bringing together J M Bond’s legacy of exceptional 11+ practice material with the global reach and reputation of one of the world’s most celebrated educational publishers. This new era has seen a fresh new look for the Bond titles, an expansion of the range, and – in collaboration with Century Tech - the launch of a brand new, AI-powered practice platform Bond Online Premium and the ISEB-endorsed Bond Online Premium Plus.

You can find out more about J.M. Bond and her life in our blog post The Life of J.M. Bond.

How Bond can support your child's 11+ and SATs preparation

11+ Exam

Designed to support children throughout their learning journey, Bond's 11+ range provides structured practice from the early years through to exam day. Whether you're looking to strengthen core skills, build exam technique or boost confidence, Bond offers a wide selection of resources to suit every stage of preparation.

Alongside its paid resources, Bond also provides a range of free resources, information about the 11+ exam, and preparation guidance to help parents, tutors and schools support children in achieving exam success.

KS2 SATs

The Bond SATs Skills series is designed to give you everything you need to prepare children for the KS2 SATs.

Flexible and cost-effective, Bond SATs Skills workbooks offer a clear programme to help develop children’s core skills:

• Comprehensive coverage of the National Curriculum – separate workbooks for spelling and vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, arithmetic and times tables
• Structured learning programme – the series covers ages 8-11 so that you can start developing your child’s skills gradually in preparation for KS2 SATs
• Advice and support – throughout the books, hints and tips will help you effectively support your child's learning at home

Find out more about Bond SATs Skills

We’re committed to helping all parents, tutors, and schools give their children the best chance at exam success. That's why we offer great savings across all Bond products when you purchase multiple items. Shop now and find out more.

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