About the school
Hipperholme Grammar School is an independent school in Hipperholme, Halifax, with senior admissions for ages 11-16. Its admissions pages describe Year 7 entry via an entrance assessment and mid-year transfer via three taster days followed by a family interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Mrs Weller |
| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | Pre-school optional afternoon session: £21 per day. |
📅 Open days: Open mornings are held on one Tuesday of every month during term time; upcoming sessions listed are 15 September 2026, 10 November 2026 and 1 December 2026. The annual Open Evening is on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Hipperholme Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The Senior Admissions page states there is an "online Y7 Entrance Assessment Registration Form & Registration Fee for September 2027" and that the admissions team will later confirm the assessment date and time. Open Morning sessions listed are Tuesday 15 September 2026, Tuesday 10 November 2026 and Tuesday 1 December 2026. The annual Open Evening is Wednesday 7 October 2026.
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