UK Police

UK Police Practice Test

SEARCH aptitude test preparation: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning. Matches the format used by the Metropolitan Police, GMP, West Midlands, Thames Valley and most other UK forces.

60+Questions
3Sections
£10Full access

About the UK Police SEARCH test

The Standard Entrance Assessment for Recruitment of Constables (SEARCH) is the primary aptitude assessment used across most UK police forces. It replaced the older SEARCH 2.0 and PIRT formats and tests the core cognitive skills required for policing.

The test has three sections:

Practice Tests UK's practice test mirrors this structure exactly, with a 5-question free sample across all three areas and a full 60+ question bank with timed conditions and instant explanations after purchase.

Frequently asked questions

The SEARCH test covers Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, and Abstract Reasoning. It is used by most UK police forces including the Metropolitan Police, GMP, West Midlands, Thames Valley and Hampshire Constabulary.

The SEARCH test typically has around 60 questions across three sections completed under timed conditions. Verbal and numerical sections are often highest weighted. Practice Tests UK mirrors this with full explanations after every answer.

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