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Grammar schools in Trafford

Trafford has 7 state grammar schools. Open a school for its 11+ test, dates for September 2028 entry, past scores, catchment and places, each with its source.

The test in full: The Trafford consortium test, Loreto and Saint Ambrose.

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Compare the 7 schools

Grammar schools in Trafford: 7 schools compared
SchoolForYear 7 placesGCSE Attainment 8, 2025
Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsGirls20480.6
Altrincham Grammar School for BoysBoys20278.5
Saint Ambrose CollegeBoys14076.2
Sale Grammar SchoolBoys and girls19076.1
Stretford Grammar SchoolBoys and girls16074.4
Loreto Grammar SchoolGirls15073.7
Urmston Grammar AcademyBoys and girls15071.7
Map of grammar schools in TraffordAltrincham Grammar School for Boys, TraffordAltrincham Grammar School for Girls, TraffordLoreto Grammar School, TraffordSaint Ambrose College, TraffordSale Grammar School, TraffordStretford Grammar School, TraffordUrmston Grammar Academy, Trafford
Each dot is a school, placed by its postcode. Tap a dot to open the school's page. Coastline: Natural Earth.

Checked 30 October 2026. Places are the published admission number; Attainment 8 is the DfE GCSE measure. Open a school for its scores, catchment and sources.

Questions parents ask

How many grammar schools are there in Trafford?

7 state grammar schools in Trafford: 2 for boys, 2 for girls, 3 mixed. This counts open, fully selective state schools in the Department for Education's register (checked 27 September 2026).

Which 11+ test do grammar schools in Trafford use?

FSCE (5 schools), GL Assessment (2 schools), School or consortium test (1 school). Each school page shows the exact test and which entry year the school last confirmed it for.

Are the 11+ dates for September 2028 entry out yet?

We found published 2028 test dates for 5 schools of the 7 in Trafford. For the rest, the school page says when we last checked. We never guess future dates from past years.

Which schools in Trafford publish past cut-off or qualifying scores?

We found past qualifying or offer scores for 6 schools of the 7. Sort the table by "Past scores found" to see them. A past score is history, not a promise for 2028.

Sources

  • DfE Get Information about Schools, full establishment extract · dated 26 September 2026 · checked 27 September 2026. Open schools with a selective admissions policy, academies and council-maintained only.
  • Every other figure is on the school's own page, with a link to the school, council or test organiser page it came from.

Independent schools are not listed yet. We will add one only once its Year 7 entry details are confirmed. All grammar schools · Which 11+ does my area use?