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11+ schools and tests in Trafford
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Trafford's seven state grammar schools use three September 2027-entry test routes: five share the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium test, while Loreto Grammar School and Saint Ambrose College run separate entrance examinations. Each school applies its own priority and qualifying rules. A suitable test result does not guarantee a place; test registration and the home council application are separate.
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Selective schools in Trafford
7 schools with complete admissions guides across Altrincham, Manchester, Sale. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereAltrincham, WA14 2RS · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereAltrincham, WA14 2NL · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Loreto Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereAltrincham, WA14 4AH · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Saint Ambrose College | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereAltrincham, WA15 0HE · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sale Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereSale, M33 3NH · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Stretford Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereManchester, M32 8JB · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereManchester, M41 5UG · Trafford | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto Grammar School entrance examination | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 7 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Saint Ambrose College entrance examination | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 7 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Trafford Grammar Schools 11 Plus | TypeFormal consortium | Schools using this route5 of 7 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Trafford?
The current directory lists 7 schools with selective admissions in Trafford: Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar Academy, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Sale Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Saint Ambrose College, and Loreto Grammar School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Trafford?
Loreto Grammar School entrance examination: Loreto Grammar School; Saint Ambrose College entrance examination: Saint Ambrose College; Trafford Grammar Schools 11 Plus: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, and Urmston Grammar Academy. Check each school's admissions policy before registering.
Are all Trafford schools covered by one test?
More than one assessment route is linked to Trafford: Loreto Grammar School entrance examination: Loreto Grammar School; Saint Ambrose College entrance examination: Saint Ambrose College; Trafford Grammar Schools 11 Plus: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, and Urmston Grammar Academy. Check the route and school guide for the school you are considering before registering.
How current is the information for Trafford?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 25 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Admissions Policy for entry, September 2027
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Admissions Policy 2027 Entry
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Entry into Year 7 in September 2027 Entrance Examination 2026
Loreto Grammar School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Loreto Grammar School Late Entrance Examination
Loreto Grammar School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Loreto Grammar School Admissions Policy - 2027 Entry
Loreto Grammar School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Loreto Grammar School Admissions Policy - 2027 Entry
Loreto Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Loreto Grammar School Admissions Timeline 2026 - 2027
Loreto Grammar School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Year 7 Admissions 2027
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Year 7 Admissions 2027
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Year 7 Admission September 2027 information
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Year 7 Admission September 2027 information
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Admissions Policy September 2027 Entry
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Admissions Policy September 2027 Entry
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Saint Ambrose College Admissions Timeline Year 7 September 2027 Entry
Saint Ambrose College. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Sale Grammar School Admissions Policy, Admission of Students in the Year Commencing September 2027
Sale Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy for entry in September 2027
Stretford Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admission of children to Year 7 for September 2027
Stretford Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admission of children to Year 7 for September 2027
Stretford Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Frequently Asked Questions for Admission in 2027
Stretford Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Urmston Grammar Admissions Policy for the admission of children in September 2027
Urmston Grammar. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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