A CLEAR PATH TO SEAG SUCCESS
Start with confidence, then build towards full SEAG test level.
Preparing for the SEAG Transfer Test can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re unsure where to begin.
The Catapult Papers are designed to guide your child step by step, building confidence first and then gradually introducing the level of challenge they will likely face in the official exams.
start with the warm-up papers before progressing to the main series
STEP ONE
The Warm-Up Series is a set of ten practice tests that introduce P6 pupils to the SEAG format. They provide a gentle introduction, helping your child become familiar with question types and develop accuracy without unnecessary pressure.
STEP TWO
The Main Series contains 20 test papers, targeted at P7 pupils. As your child progresses, the tests become more demanding, encouraging deeper thinking and preparing them for the two big dates in November.
exclusive series for ni schools
The Schools Series has 40 test papers in total – beginning at P6 level then slowly increasing in difficulty level so that, by the 40th test paper, pupils will be fully armed for the SEAG exams. Teachers: learn more about this series by clicking the link.
designed to match the exact seag format
Every test comprises 28 English questions and 28 Maths questions. The first 22 English and Maths questions are multiple-choice, with the final six of each being free-response. Children record their answers on a separate student answer sheet.
All tests have been written and designed by Trevor Veale, a full-time primary tutor and former Key Stage 2 teacher.
carefully structured for every stage of preparation
The Catapult Papers are attractive and child-friendly in appearance. Each test has its own colour theme. So, while their look is intended to reflect the appearance of the official exams, the design is brighter, tidier, and far more inviting – helping children feel at ease the moment they open a paper.
Another unique feature is the depth and clarity of the answer explanations. Each test includes carefully written guidance for every question — an invaluable aid for busy parents. The series also offers practical tips and memory aids for tackling many challenging elements of the English and Maths curriculum, informed by my extensive experience and subject knowledge from over 15 years of teaching and Transfer Test preparation.
The 2026 Editions of all series of The Catapult Papers are built on a data-driven approach that aligns each paper’s difficulty with the stage your child is likely to be at in the practice season. The demanding questions are there, but in a measured and intentional way. Click the link to learn more about the thinking behind this recalibration for the 2026 Editions.
What purchase options are available?
The P6 Warm-Up Series is available as a set of ten papers (in PDF and full-colout print).
The P7 Main Series can be purchased in full-colour print or in PDF format. They can be bought as a full set of 20, and in sets of five or ten papers.
One-year licences are available to NI schools for the Schools Series. Click here to learn more.
Every PDF download contains full-colour files (for screen use, or for those who don’t mind printing in colour) and greyscale versions of the same files (for saving printing costs at home).
There are also two free tests available for download: one to give you a taster of the Warm-Up Series, the other to give you a sample of the Main Series. These are full test papers, just like the ones available for purchase.