My sons and the 11+: what we learned
Elizabeth shares her family’s experience of grammar school entrance tests, waiting for results and navigating school offers.
The Crossley Heath School
Reviewed 29 September 2026 for September 2027 entry. Dates below refer to that intake, not a later application year. Crossley Heath uses the joint Halifax Grammar Schools admissions process. Registering for the test and applying for a school place are separate steps. What is in the test? The FSCE test covers English and maths, with … Read more
North Halifax Grammar School
North Halifax Grammar School is a co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18. It is a state funded selective high school with standard admission points for entry in to Year 7 and Sixth Form
The Lesson Flew By!
Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, relate to others, set their own goals and solve problems.
Ermysted’s Grammar School
Ermysted’s Grammar School is one of England’s oldest schools, having provided a single sex education for local boys aged 11-18 for over 500 years. It is a voluntary aided selective high school with standard admission points for entry in to Year 7 and Sixth Form.
Skipton Girls’ High School
Skipton Girls’ High School (SGHS) is a single sex school for girls aged 11-18. It is a state funded selective high school with standard admission points for entry in to Year 7 and Sixth Form.