Calderdale 11+ (Crossley Heath & North Halifax) — Free Practice
The Calderdale 11+ covers West Yorkshire’s Calderdale grammar schools — The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School. Sat at the start of Year 6, it is the route into these popular grammars.
What the Calderdale 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
The Calderdale grammar schools use consortium entrance tests.
Sat in the autumn of Year 6; families register directly with the schools.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Both schools are popular and can be oversubscribed.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Calderdale admissions website.
Grammar schools in Calderdale
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Calderdale 11+:
How to prepare for the Calderdale 11+
- 💡Register directly with each school and note the test dates.
- 💡Balance practice across English, maths and both reasoning types.
- 💡Use timed papers to build exam pace.
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Calderdale 11+ — questions parents ask
Which grammar schools are in Calderdale?▸
The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School are Calderdale’s selective grammar schools.
What does the Calderdale 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Check each school’s admissions page for the exact current format.
When is the Calderdale 11+ taken?▸
In the autumn of Year 6. Confirm exact dates and registration deadlines with each school.