Year 6 Puzzles and Brain Teasers
England (UK)
- Ages 10–11
- Key Stage 2
Free puzzles worksheets for Year 6 in England (UK), made for children aged 10 to 11. 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.
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What children practise in Year 6 puzzles
Word search (level 2)
Animals · 10×10, with diagonals
Word search (level 3)
Animals · 13×13, every direction
Mazes (level 2)
Medium
Mazes (level 3)
Large
Sudoku 6×6
6×6 · Easier
Sudoku 9×9
9×9 · Easier
Sequence puzzles
Number sequences · Warm-up
Secret code (Caesar cipher)
Caesar cipher · Warm-up
Odd one out: number properties
Odd one out · Warm-up
Odd one out: number properties (level 2)
Odd one out · Tricky
Word search
Ocean · 10×10, with diagonals
Word search
Weather · 10×10, with diagonals
Curriculum links
- England NC Y5.MA.MD.1: Identify multiples and factors, including all factor pairs of a number and common factors of two numbers.
- England NC Y5.MA.MD.8: Recognise and use square numbers and cube numbers, and the notation for squared (²) and cubed (³).
- England NC Y6.MA.AL.2: Generate and describe linear number sequences.
Ready-made puzzles sheets for Year 6
Other subjects in Year 6
Questions from parents and teachers
Are these worksheets free?
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Can I print them?
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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 6 sheets follow?
They follow the skills usually taught in Year 6 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 6?
Year 6 is usually for children aged 10 to 11 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.