List of Independent Schools in West Yorkshire

There are a range of independent schools in West Yorkshire covering mixed schools, schools for boys and schools for girls.

Below you’ll find a list of those private schools that we have included which have entry into year 7 (11 Plus entry).

West Yorkshire Independent Schools accepting entry into year seven

Bradford Grammar School – Bradford – West Yorkshire

Bradford Grammar School is a mixed private school.

Bradford Grammar School- 1063 pupils.

“Essentially, BGS is an aspirational but caring school that knows what it is about. Students are respected as individuals by their teachers and pastoral care is a priority. Ultimately, the students are busy and excel at what they do because they are happy, supported and part of a community with shared goals and ambitions.”

School Website: www.bradfordgrammar.com

Exam Format – School’s own. This typically covers the following topics:

• English
• Maths

Fulneck School – Pudsey – West Yorkshire

Fulneck School is a mixed private school.

Fulneck School- 367 pupils.

“Fulneck School is located in a beautiful valley on the outskirts of Leeds, educating young people from the ages of 3 to 18. The pupils become confident, well rounded young adults. Academic achievements are well above national averages; they encourage each individual to unlock their talents. Developing potential and recognising achievement lie at the heart of the school’s ethos.”

School Website: www.fulneckschool.co.uk

Exam Format – School’s own. This typically covers the following topics:

• Maths
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

Gateways School – Leeds – West Yorkshire

Gateways School is a  mixed private school

Gateways School – 510 pupils

“At Gateways we educate young minds for the future they will experience. Every child is known individually, is valued for their strengths and is supported to overcome their weaknesses. Our aim is to serve the needs of our pupils while appreciating parental aspiration. Our small class sizes allow us to tailor to the educational journey so that each child gains a personal, competitive advantage for success in the wider world.”

School Website: www.gatewaysschool.co.uk

Exam Format – ISEB Common Pretest. This is an online assessment that covers the following:

• English
• Maths
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

Hipperholme Grammar School – Halifax – West Yorkshire

Hipperholme Grammar School is a mixed private school.

Hipperholme Grammar School- 275 pupils.

“The Grammar School has provided high quality education for 360 years. Established in 1648, the School keeps its traditional values and at the same time offers a varied and challenging curriculum which prepares pupils for the modern, international world. The Grammar School provides the type of education all parents are seeking: small but caring; academic yet focused on personal development.”

School Website: www.hgsf.org.uk

Exam Format – School’s own. This typically covers the following topics:

• English
• Maths
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

The Grammar School at Leeds

The Grammar School at Leeds is a mixed private school that operates the diamond structure.

The Grammar School at Leeds- 1500 pupils.

“The Grammar School at Leeds is a leading independent school for 3-18 year olds that inspires confident, versatile young people to rise to every challenge.”

School Website: www.gsal.org.uk

Exam Format – School’s own. This typically covers the following topics:

• English
• Maths

Woodhouse Grove School – Bradford – West Yorkshire

Woodhouse Grove School is a mixed private school.

Woodhouse Grove School- 695 pupils.

“Woodhouse Grove is a co-educational, day and boarding school with traditional values but ambitions for the future. It is an unpretentious school that values individuals, celebrates achievement and seeks to nurture all. They aim to maximise the students academic potential and to provide opportunities outside the classroom that enhance further learning experiences and add to the enjoyment of school.”

School Website: www.woodhousegrove.co.uk

Exam Format – School’s own. This typically covers the following topics:

• English
• Maths

Preparing for entry into an Independent School

We have developed a section on how to prepare for Independent school exams and how to prepare for Independent School interviews so do please feel free to use these resources if you would like to.

If you are thinking of trying for an Independent School scholarship or bursary then please see our information page on that topic.

Equally, many independent schools publish past papers and we have past papers and sample papers which are useful for preparation in all the core areas:

Free sample 11 Plus English practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Maths practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers