North Halifax Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into North Halifax Grammar School

Grammar SchoolWest Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber65 days until registration closesOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

FSCE

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

Healthy

About North Halifax Grammar School

The North Halifax Grammar School combines academic ambition with genuine pastoral care, creating a supportive environment where pupils thrive. The sixth form is a particular strength, with students benefiting from exceptional teaching that sparks rigorous intellectual discussion and debate. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy an impressive array of opportunities through the school's enrichment programme, from performing Shakespeare to joining rock choir, big band, or working towards Duke of Edinburgh awards. With its calm, orderly atmosphere and strong focus on developing pupils' character alongside their academic potential, this Halifax grammar school prepares young people well for their futures.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishCreative Writing

Ages & Pupils

1,199

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 11 August 2023

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

68.5

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

91.1%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,199 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1Healthy
Consortium
School's Own

Test Format

Four elements across two tests

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places

Student Demographics

5.5%

Free School Meals

5.6%

English as Additional Language

0.58%

EHCP

8.59%

SEN Support

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