Grammar schools in Trafford (Greater Manchester)
Entry requirements, score benchmarks and how to prepare for the 11+ in Trafford (Greater Manchester).
Overview
Trafford's five grammar schools are the only selective state schools in Greater Manchester and attract applications from across the region, including Cheshire, Stockport, and central Manchester. Altrincham Grammar for Boys and Altrincham Grammar for Girls are consistently ranked among the top state schools in the North of England. The Trafford 11+ is held in September of Year 6 and is administered jointly by the Trafford Consortium.
Grammar schools in Trafford (Greater Manchester)
Entry requirements
Subjects tested
- English
- Maths
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Score target
Indicative competitive range. Individual school cut-offs vary — always check directly with your target school.
Registration
Trafford Consortium registration opens in June of Year 5. The 11+ is held in September of Year 6.
How to benchmark your child now
Eduentry uses the same standardised scale as GL Assessment — mean 100, standard deviation 15. A score of 116 on Eduentry corresponds to the competitive entry range for grammar schools in Trafford (Greater Manchester).
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