Complete list of both grammar schools in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. School details, the joint FSCE 11 Plus test, addresses, entry requirements, and preparation advice.
Calderdale has 2 grammar schools — both co-educational and both located in Halifax. They operate a joint admissions process with a single shared entrance test. One registration and one test covers applications to both schools, offering a combined 360 Year 7 places.
The test is provided by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) and consists of three papers: Paper 1 (English & Maths, multiple-choice), Paper 2 (English & Maths, written responses), and Paper 3 (Creative Writing). All papers are sat on a single Saturday in September.
Scores are age-standardised and the top 510 candidates across both schools are deemed to have met the qualifying standard — competing for 360 places. Only candidates who achieve an eligible score on Papers 1 and 2 have their Creative Writing paper assessed. Content is based on the KS2 curriculum through end of Year 5 only.
Both selective grammar schools in Calderdale, with addresses, Year 7 intake numbers, and key admissions information for 11 Plus families.
A co-educational grammar school with academy status and over 1,200 pupils. Offers 180 Year 7 places through the joint Calderdale entrance test. Has a defined Priority Admissions Area — up to 10% of places (18) may be reserved for children living within this zone. Oversubscription is decided by looked-after children first, then Pupil Premium children within the Priority Area, then other children within the Priority Area, followed by children of staff, siblings, medical/social needs, and finally all other applicants ranked by distance.
A co-educational grammar school with academy status offering 180 Year 7 places through the joint Calderdale entrance test. Unlike North Halifax Grammar, Crossley Heath has no Priority Admissions Area — families from any UK local authority may apply with no geographic restriction. Oversubscription is decided by looked-after children first, then Pupil Premium children, then all other qualified candidates ranked by combined order of merit (test score). Offers a scholarship programme with free tutoring for eligible disadvantaged learners.
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