Which 11+ test is used in Trafford?

It depends on the school. The tests in Trafford are: the Trafford grammar schools entrance test, run by Trafford Grammar School Consortium; the Loreto Grammar School entrance examination, run by Loreto Grammar School; the St Ambrose College entrance examination, run by St Ambrose College. Check which test each school on your list uses.

Which grammar schools are in Trafford?

We list 6 grammar schools in Trafford: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Loreto Grammar School, Sale Grammar School, St Ambrose College and Urmston Grammar School.

When do Trafford grammar school applications close?

For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.

When are grammar school places offered in Trafford?

Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.

North of England

The 11+ in Trafford

The Trafford Grammar School Consortium runs a shared entrance test for Altrincham Boys, Altrincham Girls, Sale, Stretford and Urmston grammar schools, and each school sets its own threshold. Loreto Grammar School and St Ambrose College run their own tests.

Tests: 3
Grammar schools: 6
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

Trafford grammar schools entrance test
Run by:
Trafford Grammar School Consortium
Area:
Trafford
Used by:
4 schools we list
Test guide trafford.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)
Loreto Grammar School entrance examination
Run by:
Loreto Grammar School
Area:
Trafford
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide loretogrammar.co.uk(opens in a new tab)
St Ambrose College entrance examination
Run by:
St Ambrose College
Area:
Trafford
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide st-ambrosecollege.org.uk(opens in a new tab)

Key dates for September 2027 entry

Key dates

Dates for September 2027 entry

National dates for England

31 October 2026
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Registration and test dates for these tests haven't been confirmed on our site yet. Check the official pages:

Trafford grammar schools entrance test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Loreto Grammar School entrance examination · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
St Ambrose College entrance examination · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Trafford

6 grammar schools use the tests above. Open a school for its own page.

Guides for Trafford parents

Practise for the Trafford 11+

Common questions about the 11+ in Trafford

Which 11+ test is used in Trafford?: It depends on the school. The tests in Trafford are: the Trafford grammar schools entrance test, run by Trafford Grammar School Consortium; the Loreto Grammar School entrance examination, run by Loreto Grammar School; the St Ambrose College entrance examination, run by St Ambrose College. Check which test each school on your list uses.
Which grammar schools are in Trafford?: We list 6 grammar schools in Trafford: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Loreto Grammar School, Sale Grammar School, St Ambrose College and Urmston Grammar School.
When do Trafford grammar school applications close?: For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.
When are grammar school places offered in Trafford?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.