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Year 5 Puzzles and Brain Teasers

England (UK)

  • Ages 9–10
  • Key Stage 2

Free puzzles worksheets for Year 5 in England (UK), made for children aged 9 to 10. This year children usually practise word search (level 2), word search (level 3), mazes (level 2) and mazes (level 3).

Puzzles train patience and logical thinking, so let children struggle a little before giving a hint. Primary school children gain confidence by mastering one skill at a time before moving on.

Every sheet below is made fresh by our generators: print it with its answer key, play it on screen with instant marking, or make a new version in one click.

What children practise in Year 5 puzzles

Curriculum links

Ready-made puzzles sheets for Year 5

Learn the ideas behind puzzles in Year 5

Other subjects in Year 5

Puzzles in other years

Year 5 Worksheets

Questions from parents and teachers

Are these worksheets free?

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Can I print them?

Yes. Each sheet prints cleanly on A4 or US Letter paper. Press Print, then use your browser's print dialog or save it as a PDF.

Are answer keys included?

Yes for maths, reading and puzzle sheets: print the answer key with the sheet, or play it on screen and it is marked instantly.

Which curriculum do the Year 5 sheets follow?

They follow the skills usually taught in Year 5 in England (UK), in line with National Curriculum in England. Activities show the curriculum statements they practise where we have mapped them.

What age is Year 5?

Year 5 is usually for children aged 9 to 10 in England (UK). If your child needs more practice or a bigger challenge, use the pages for the years before and after.

Can I make my own version?

Yes. Press Make a new one on any activity to open it in the sheet maker. Change the level, the number of questions or the topic, and print as many different versions as you like.