11+ entrance test
The Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test
One joint admissions test for The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School, sat in September of Year 6. Results show whether a child meets the qualifying standard, but are not an offer of a place.
- 2 schools
- Next: Common application (SCAF) deadline, 31 Oct 2026
- Run by
- The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School (joint registration and admissions process)
- Area
- Calderdale
- Format
- FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) Entrance Test: four elements across two tests, assessing English and Maths plus Creative Writing, with multiple-choice and written response questions based on the KS2 curriculum taught up to the end of Year 5. All written elements are tested on one day.
Key dates
| Entry | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | Registration opens | Friday 20 March 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Registration closes | Friday 26 June 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Test date | Saturday 19 September 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Supplementary test date | Friday 25 September 2026 (at The Crossley Heath School) (passed) |
| September 2027 | Results sent | Friday 16 October 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Common application (SCAF) deadline | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
| September 2027 | National offer day | Monday 1 March 2027 |
Schools that use this test
| School | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | Mixed |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | Mixed |
Checked 2026-10-17 against: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5. Dates and rules can change; always check the official page before registering.