Yorkshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information
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There are six grammar schools in Yorkshire, split across three Local Authorities. The schools below have been organised according to their boundaries. for 11+ information specific to each particular school, please click on the following links:
Calderdale
Kirklees
North Yorkshire
11 Plus Exam Information for Yorkshire Grammar Schools
Registration Closing Date: Calderdale – September, Kirklees – June, North Yorkshire – July
Common Application Form (CAF) Closing Date: October
Exam Date: September
Exam Board Type: Calderdale and North Yorkshire – GL Assessment, Kirklees – CEM (Cambridge Assessment)
Results Date: October
Pass Mark: Varies year to year
Allocations Date: March
Appeals Hearings: June
Admissions Info: Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, North Yorkshire Council
Yorkshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus Admissions
To be considered for a Year 7 place at a Yorkshire grammar school, pupils must pass the eleven plus exam. While some schools in the area are responsible for their own admissions, they must comply with the North Yorkshire Coordinated Scheme for secondary school admissions to Year 7.
The schools encourage prospective pupils and parents to attend an open evening during the academic year. Usually at these events, school staff will provide additional information about the admissions process and visitors will have the opportunity to tour the school and meet staff members.
How to Register for the Yorkshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus Exam
Year 7 admission to any of the Yorkshire grammar schools is based on the results of an 11 Plus exam entrance test. To enter for this exam, parents must register their child with their local authority (LA) before the closing date. Parents must also complete a Supplementary Information Form via the preferred school’s website.
Please note, late applications will only be considered once the initial round of allocations has been completed.
Yorkshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus Exam Format
For Calderdale schools:
Prospective pupils to both Crossley Heath Grammar School and North Halifax Grammar School must sit three tests at 11+. These tests cover English, mathematics and verbal reasoning and they are all created by GL Assessment.
For Kirklees (Heckmondwike):
Children will sit two exams, created by CEM (Cambridge Assessment) that test verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning. Each paper contains a mix of multiple choice and standard format questions.
For North Yorkshire:
All three grammar schools in North Yorkshire set their own admissions policies. North Yorkshire Council manages admissions for Ermysted Grammar School and Ripon Grammar School. Skipton High School administers its own tests.
– For Ripon:
The 11 Plus test consists of two multiple choice papers that focus on both verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
– For Ermysted:
The exam is in a multiple-choice format, covering a mixture of questions in mathematics, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
– For Skipton Girls:
Pupils will sit three tests that cover mathematics, English and verbal reasoning. All three exams are multiple choice and there is no extended writing exercise.
Practice Papers for the Calderdale Grammar Schools 11 Plus Exam
English
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
Masterclasses
Mathematics
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
Masterclasses
Verbal Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
Practice Papers for the North Yorkshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus Exam
NB: For Ripon Grammar School, only the Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning practice papers below are relevant.
English
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
Masterclasses
Mathematics
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
Masterclasses
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 1)
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 2)
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 3)
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 4)
Masterclasses
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Masterclass
Spatial Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
11+ Spatial Reasoning (Pack 1)
Questions & Video Tutorials
Verbal Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
Practice Papers for the Kirklees Grammar Schools 11 Plus Exam
Verbal Reasoning
Skill Specific Practice
11+ CEM Cloze (Pack 2) Sentences
11+ CEM Comprehension (Pack 1) Fiction
11+ CEM Comprehension (Pack 2) Non-Fiction
11+ CEM Comprehension (Pack 3) Poetry
11+ CEM Synonyms and Antonyms (Pack 1)
11+ CEM Synonyms and Antonyms (Pack 2)
Maths/Numerical Reasoning
Skill Specific Practice
11+ CEM Short Numerical Reasoning
11+ CEM Long Numerical Reasoning
11+ CEM Multiple Choice Numerical Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Skill Specific Practice
11+ CEM Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 1)
11+ CEM Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 2)
11+ CEM Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 3)
11+ CEM Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pack 4)
Full Practice Tests
For those preparing for the Skipton High School 11 Plus exam, we specifically recommend:
English
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
Masterclasses
Mathematics
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
Masterclasses
Verbal Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
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The information provided about Yorkshire grammar schools was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the schools directly if you are unsure of anything. Contact details are provided within individual school posts.
