North West · 4 grammar schools

Grammar schools in Lancashire

Four grammar schools — two in Lancaster, one in Clitheroe and one in Rossendale — each with its own test.

The test: Separate tests at each school
Set by: Varies: GL Assessment at Lancaster Royal Grammar and Bacup and Rawtenstall; FSCE at Lancaster Girls' Grammar
What it covers: Varies by school — English, maths and verbal reasoning, or English and maths only
Schools: 1 boys · 1 girls · 2 co-ed

How the test works

Each school tests on its own date, usually in late September of Year 6.

Each school sets its own qualifying standard and admissions criteria.

Register directly with each school (deadlines run into September), and name the schools on your secondary application by 31 October.

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has recently changed how it tests; check its website for the current format.

The schools

Rossendale · BB4 7BJ

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Clitheroe · BB7 2DJ

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Lancaster · LA1 1SF

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Lancaster · LA1 3EF

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