Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3EJ · Calderdale · primary school
Calderdale's own 'catchment area' is explicitly DEFINED as 'any address closer to this school than any other primary school' — i.e. it's a distance derivation, not a fixed mapped boundary.
Source: Calderdale admissions policy
One joint FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) test for both Calderdale grammar schools (The Crossley Heath School and The North Halifax Grammar School): - English and mathematics papers, age-standardised. - A creative-writing element, assessed for candidates who meet the required standard in English and maths — candidates must meet the qualifying standard in English, maths AND creative writing to be considered. Register once (historically late March to late June of Year 5); the test is sat in mid-September of Year 6 with results by mid-October, before the 31 October application deadline. One sitting serves both schools.
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Calderdale admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.
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