Which 11+ test is used in Yorkshire?

It depends on the school. The tests in Yorkshire are: the Ripon Grammar School entrance test, run by North Yorkshire Council; the Ermysted's Grammar School entrance test, run by Ermysted's Grammar School; the Skipton Girls' High School entrance test, run by Skipton Girls' High School; the Halifax grammar schools admissions test, run by The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School; the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam, run by Heckmondwike Grammar School. Check which test each school on your list uses.

Which grammar schools are in Yorkshire?

We list 4 grammar schools in Yorkshire: Ermysted's Grammar School, Heckmondwike Grammar School, Ripon Grammar School and Skipton Girls' High School.

When do Yorkshire grammar school applications close?

For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.

When are grammar school places offered in Yorkshire?

Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.

North of England

The 11+ in Yorkshire

Entrance arrangements differ from school to school in Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Council runs the test for Ripon Grammar School; Ermysted's and Skipton Girls' High in Skipton set their own; the two Halifax grammar schools share a joint test; and Heckmondwike Grammar School runs its own exam.

Tests: 5
Grammar schools: 4
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

Ripon Grammar School entrance test
Run by:
North Yorkshire Council
Area:
North Yorkshire
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide northyorks.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)
Ermysted's Grammar School entrance test
Run by:
Ermysted's Grammar School
Area:
North Yorkshire (Skipton)
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide ermysteds.uk(opens in a new tab)
Skipton Girls' High School entrance test
Run by:
Skipton Girls' High School
Area:
North Yorkshire (Skipton)
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide sghs.org.uk(opens in a new tab)
Halifax grammar schools admissions test
Run by:
The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School
Area:
Calderdale
Test guide crossleyheath.org.uk(opens in a new tab)
Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam
Run by:
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Area:
Kirklees
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide heckgrammar.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Key dates for September 2027 entry

Key dates

Dates for September 2027 entry

National dates for England

31 October 2026
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Registration and test dates for these tests haven't been confirmed on our site yet. Check the official pages:

Ripon Grammar School entrance test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Ermysted's Grammar School entrance test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Skipton Girls' High School entrance test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Halifax grammar schools admissions test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Yorkshire

4 grammar schools use the tests above. Open a school for its own page.

Guides for Yorkshire parents

Practise for the Yorkshire 11+

Common questions about the 11+ in Yorkshire

Which 11+ test is used in Yorkshire?: It depends on the school. The tests in Yorkshire are: the Ripon Grammar School entrance test, run by North Yorkshire Council; the Ermysted's Grammar School entrance test, run by Ermysted's Grammar School; the Skipton Girls' High School entrance test, run by Skipton Girls' High School; the Halifax grammar schools admissions test, run by The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School; the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam, run by Heckmondwike Grammar School. Check which test each school on your list uses.
Which grammar schools are in Yorkshire?: We list 4 grammar schools in Yorkshire: Ermysted's Grammar School, Heckmondwike Grammar School, Ripon Grammar School and Skipton Girls' High School.
When do Yorkshire grammar school applications close?: For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.
When are grammar school places offered in Yorkshire?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.