Yorkshire and the Humber · 3 grammar schools
Grammar schools in Calderdale and Kirklees
Three grammar schools in West Yorkshire: two in Halifax sharing a test, and Heckmondwike Grammar School in Kirklees.
- The test
- Calderdale grammar schools test and Heckmondwike test
- Set by
- FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise)
- What it covers
- English and maths, including a writing task (non-verbal reasoning was dropped for 2027 entry)
- Schools
- 3 co-ed
How the test works
Sat in September of Year 6. The two Halifax schools share one sitting; Heckmondwike tests separately.
How places are given
Each school sets its own qualifying score and priority criteria.
How to register and apply
Register with the Halifax schools (one registration covers both) or with Heckmondwike, in spring and summer of Year 5. Name the schools on your secondary application by 31 October.
The schools
Every grammar school in Calderdale and Kirklees
Co-educationalSixth form
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike · WF16 0AH
- 1st choices per place
- 1.7
- GCSE 5+ Eng & maths
- 100%
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Co-educationalSixth form
The Crossley Heath School
Halifax · HX3 0HG
- 1st choices per place
- 1.7
- GCSE 5+ Eng & maths
- 99%
Full profile
Co-educationalSixth form
The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax · HX2 9SU
- 1st choices per place
- 1.3
- GCSE 5+ Eng & maths
- 91%
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