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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School’s Year 7 entrance examination uses FSCE English and mathematics papers, followed by a separate home-authority application.
Grammar school · Clitheroe, Lancashire
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Meet the school
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York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School uses the FSCE Entrance Examination. Two age-weighted papers assess English and Mathematics to the end of Year 5: one multiple-choice and one short written-answer paper. The test on 26 September 2026 and school test registration deadline on 4 September have passed; families also apply through their home local authority.
Entry stage: Year 7 (11+)
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
Assessment provider: Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE)
The admissions process
- Register by 4 September 2026 (closed)
- Sit two age-weighted English and Mathematics papers on 26 September 2026 (completed)
- Apply for the school through the child’s home local authority by that authority’s deadline
Read the official details: Admissions information from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
Build on it with Plusling
Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
Build on it with Plusling
Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizPrint, practise, build confidence
Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
English papers
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Maths papers
Explore the papersThese are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.
Keep the practical steps clear
Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Read the school’s admissions criteria
Check catchment, oversubscription rules and any supplementary form alongside the test registration.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.
Planning your application
- Check the school’s current entry information before applying, as availability and arrangements can vary by year.
Plusling’s guide to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School admissions Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
- Applying for a secondary school place: September 2027 Lancashire County Council
- Admissions Handbook for September 2027 entry Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: school details Department for Education