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The Crossley Heath School
The Crossley Heath School uses the shared Halifax Grammar Schools test in English and mathematics for Year 7.
Grammar school · Halifax, Calderdale
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Meet the school
At a glance
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Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG
Plan your approach
Year 7 entry
For September 2027 entry
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, The Crossley Heath School uses the shared Halifax Grammar Schools FSCE test. It covers English and Mathematics in multiple-choice and short written-response papers, with a creative-writing paper assessed for candidates meeting the English and maths standard. The test on 19 September 2026 has passed; families must also apply through the child’s home local authority by its deadline.
- Assessment
- Halifax Grammar Schools joint test
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
- Creative writing
Meeting the qualifying standard does not guarantee a place at either school.
The FSCE guide says there are no authorised past or practice papers.
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The admissions process
- Register for the shared test by 26 June 2026 (closed)
- Sit the shared test on 19 September 2026 (completed); supplementary test is listed for 26 September
- The creative-writing response is reviewed for candidates meeting the English and maths qualifying standard
- Submit the school preference through the child’s home local authority by its deadline; Crossley Heath’s published timetable lists 31 October 2026
Read the official details: Admissions information from The Crossley Heath 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
- The published September 2027 test and registration dates have passed. Ask Admissions about any late route; still submit a school preference through your home local authority.
Plusling’s guide to The Crossley Heath 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
- The Crossley Heath School - Admissions The Crossley Heath School
- FSCE familiarisation guide for parents Future Stories Community Enterprise
- September 2027 admissions timeline The Crossley Heath School
- FSCE test overview Future Stories Community Enterprise
- The Crossley Heath School: school details Department for Education