Cheshire grammar school
St Ambrose College
Hale Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 0HE
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- St Ambrose College entrance examination
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #42
St Ambrose College at a glance
- Entrance test
- St Ambrose College entrance examination
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The St Ambrose College entrance examination dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official St Ambrose College page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 18 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Prepare for St Ambrose College
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the St Ambrose College entrance examination, run by St Ambrose College.
Papers by: GL Assessment (Verbal Reasoning).
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Catchment area
Greater Manchester area with boys entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #42
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 76.2 out of 90
- 98% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 44.5(B+ average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
Grammar schools near Altrincham
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Common questions
- Which 11+ test does St Ambrose College use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at St Ambrose College sit the St Ambrose College entrance examination, run by St Ambrose College.
- What format is the St Ambrose College entrance examination?
- The St Ambrose College entrance examination papers are written by GL Assessment (Verbal Reasoning). The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is St Ambrose College for boys or girls?
- St Ambrose College admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the St Ambrose College entrance examination for 2027 entry?
- The St Ambrose College entrance examination for September 2027 entry is on 18 September 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the St Ambrose College 11+?
- The St Ambrose College entrance examination papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is St Ambrose College?
- St Ambrose College is at Hale Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 0HE.
Location
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Hale Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 0HE