North & West Yorkshire 11 Plus Guide

The North & West Yorkshire 11 Plus at a glance

The North & West Yorkshire test is set by GL Assessment. Two multiple-choice papers. Each school runs its own test.

Children are assessed in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Knowing the exact format matters, because preparing in the wrong style wastes valuable practice time.

• Exam provider: GL Assessment
• Subjects tested: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Format: Two multiple-choice papers. Each school runs its own test.

Grammar schools in North & West Yorkshire

We list 6 schools for North & West Yorkshire. They include Ripon Grammar School, Skipton Girls’ High School, Ermysted’s Grammar School, Heckmondwike Grammar School, The North Halifax Grammar School. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.

How to prepare for the North & West Yorkshire 11 Plus

Strong preparation is steady rather than last minute. Build secure foundations first, then practise in the exact GL Assessment style this region uses so the question types feel familiar on the day.

• Confirm the format and subjects above, then practise only in that style
• Read widely every day and grow vocabulary across the whole year
• Secure arithmetic and times tables so number work is fast and accurate
• Move from untimed practice to full timed papers in the final months
• Sit regular mock exams to build pace and reduce exam day nerves