Trafford has some of the most competitive grammar schools in the North West.
Greater Manchester's state grammar schools are concentrated in Trafford, where Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Sale Grammar School are among the highest performing in the North West. The Trafford 11+ test is highly competitive and uses GL Assessment.
The main state grammar schools in the Greater Manchester area are in Trafford. Altrincham Grammar schools are nationally regarded and consistently ranked among the top state schools in England.
The Trafford 11+ follows a GL Assessment format. Preparation should cover all four core areas, with a focus on accuracy under timed conditions.
Practical plan
Year 5 summer: baseline mock, then weak-topic focus.
Autumn Year 6: two practice sessions per week with mock papers.
January onwards: full timed papers monthly.
Final month: speed and confidence, rest between sessions.
The Trafford 11+ is usually held in September of Year 6. Always check Trafford Council's secondary transfer admissions guidance for exact dates each year.
No. Manchester Grammar School is an independent fee-paying school and does not use the state 11+ process. The state grammar schools are in Trafford.
Most families in the Trafford area start in Year 5. Strong reading, vocabulary and maths habits from Year 4 are very helpful.