Trafford 11+ results: what they mean and what to do next
Qualifying is not a place. A qualifying score means a school can consider your child; each school then ranks its own applicants by its own rules, and offers come on 1 March 2027. Whatever the result, apply to the council by 31 October 2026, listing schools in your real order of preference.
When results arrive
| Test | Results |
|---|---|
| Loreto test | By 21 October 2026 |
| Saint Ambrose test | By 23 October 2026 |
| Consortium test (AGSB, AGGS, Sale, Stretford, Urmston) | Before 31 October 2026 |
| Council application deadline | 31 October 2026 |
| Offers | 1 March 2027 |
What qualifies at each school
| School | Test | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Consortium test | 334 qualifies. 324 qualifies for looked-after children and the Pupil Premium places. |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Consortium test | 334 qualifies. 324 to 333 qualifies for looked-after children and Pupil Premium. |
| Sale Grammar School | Consortium test | Children who reach the consortium's qualifying score can be considered. |
| Stretford Grammar School | Consortium test | 334 qualifies. Pupil Premium children scoring 324 to 333 are moved to 334R; others in that band can ask for a local review. |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Consortium test | 334 qualifies, or 334R after a local review. 324 qualifies for Pupil Premium. |
| Loreto Grammar School | Loreto test | Girls must pass the Governors' Entrance Examination. No number is published. |
| Saint Ambrose College | Saint Ambrose test | 320 qualifies. Qualifying does not ensure a place. |
How each school then ranks qualifying children (catchment, distance, Pupil Premium, siblings, faith) is on its page in the school explorer.
What to do now
Read the letter carefully
Check which school or test it is from and the exact score. Compare it with the qualifying line above for each school you are considering.
Check how places are given
A school that ranks by distance or catchment may not reach you even with a high score. The school explorer shows each school's order and past demand.
Apply by 31 October
List schools in your true order of preference, including at least one school your child is likely to get into. Ranking a school first does not lower your chances at the others.
Wait for 1 March
Offers come on 1 March 2027. If you are refused a place, the letter explains how to appeal and how waiting lists work.
If the score is just below the line
Stretford and Urmston
Both describe a local review for some children scoring below 334. Read the school's policy and ask the school how to request one.
Pupil Premium and looked-after children
Several schools qualify these children at a lower score, often 324. Check the school's line above.
Appeals
An appeal is against a refused place, after offers on 1 March 2027. It is not a re-mark of the test.
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Questions parents ask
When are Trafford 11+ results released?
For September 2027 entry: Loreto by 21 October, Saint Ambrose by 23 October, and the consortium schools before 31 October 2026.
What score do you need to pass the Trafford 11+?
334 qualified at AGSB, AGGS, Stretford and Urmston for 2027 entry, with 324 for some priority groups. Saint Ambrose used 320. Loreto sets a required standard without a published number.
Does passing the Trafford 11+ guarantee a place?
No. Each school ranks qualifying children by its own rules, such as catchment, distance or faith. Offers come on 1 March 2027.
What changes for children in Year 5 now?
For September 2028 entry the consortium moves to an English and maths test. See what changes in 2028.