Trafford 11+ (Grammar Schools) — Format & Free Practice
The Trafford 11+ is the entrance test for Trafford’s grammar schools, including the highly regarded Altrincham grammars. Set by GL Assessment and sat at the start of Year 6, it is the gateway to grammar-school places across the borough.
What the Trafford 11+ tests
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
Exam board: GL Assessment, used by the Trafford Consortium of grammar schools.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Some Trafford schools have their own additional catchment or ranking rules on top of the test score.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Trafford admissions website.
Grammar schools in Trafford
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Trafford 11+:
How to prepare for the Trafford 11+
- 💡Check each school’s catchment and ranking rules — the same score can mean different outcomes by school.
- 💡Balance practice across maths, English and both reasoning types.
- 💡Use timed papers to build the pace the Trafford test demands.
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Trafford 11+ — questions parents ask
Which schools use the Trafford 11+?▸
Trafford’s grammar schools — including Altrincham Grammar (Boys and Girls), Sale, Stretford and Urmston Grammar — use the shared GL-based entrance test.
What is in the Trafford 11+?▸
It covers maths, English and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment.
Does a passing score guarantee a Trafford grammar place?▸
No. Reaching the standard makes a child eligible, but places are also affected by catchment and each school’s ranking rules, so check individual school admissions policies.