Ripon & North Yorkshire 11+ — Grammar Schools & Free Practice
The North Yorkshire 11+ covers the county’s selective grammar schools, including the well-known Ripon Grammar School and the Skipton grammars. Each school runs its own entrance test, sat at the start of Year 6.
What the North Yorkshire (Ripon) 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
North Yorkshire grammar schools set their own entrance tests rather than a shared county exam.
Sat in the autumn of Year 6; families register directly with each school.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Catchment and boarding options vary by school, so check each one.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official North Yorkshire (Ripon) admissions website.
Grammar schools in North Yorkshire (Ripon)
Examples of grammar schools that select using the North Yorkshire (Ripon) 11+:
How to prepare for the North Yorkshire (Ripon) 11+
- 💡Register directly with each school and note its individual test date.
- 💡Balance practice across English, maths and both reasoning types.
- 💡Use timed papers to build the pace the tests require.
Unlimited North Yorkshire (Ripon) 11+ practice
Treenwich gives your child unlimited 11+ questions across all four subjects, an AI tutor that explains every mistake, and scholarship rewards earned by correct answers — a fun way to build the speed the North Yorkshire (Ripon) 11+ demands.
Start your free 7-day trialNo card needed for the trial · cancel anytime
North Yorkshire (Ripon) 11+ — questions parents ask
Which grammar schools are in North Yorkshire?▸
They include Ripon Grammar School and the Skipton grammars — Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School — each with its own entrance test.
What does the Ripon 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Check each school’s admissions page for the exact current format.
When is the North Yorkshire 11+ taken?▸
In the autumn of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates and registration deadline with each school.