North West · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Trafford
This page lists 7 schools with complete admissions guides and 1 linked assessment route. The area-wide overview remains under evidence review.
September 2027 entry
Evidence reviewed 26 August 2026
Selective schools in Trafford
7 schools with complete admissions guides across Altrincham, Manchester, Sale. School addresses come from the current official school census; admissions claims remain separately evidence-gated.
- Altrincham Grammar School for BoysFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionAltrincham, WA14 2RS · Trafford
- Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionAltrincham, WA14 2NL · Trafford
- Loreto Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionAltrincham, WA14 4AH · Trafford
- Saint Ambrose CollegeFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionAltrincham, WA15 0HE · Trafford
- Sale Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Mixed Year 7 admissionSale, M33 3NH · Trafford
- Stretford Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Mixed Year 7 admissionManchester, M32 8JB · Trafford
- Urmston Grammar AcademyFully selective state school · Mixed Year 7 admissionManchester, M41 5UG · Trafford
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Trafford?
The current directory lists 7 verified selective schools in Trafford: Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar Academy, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Sale Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Saint Ambrose College, and Loreto Grammar School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Trafford?
The current evidence links Trafford Grammar Schools 11 Plus to Trafford. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Trafford schools covered by one test?
Not necessarily. The school list and assessment-route memberships are separate facts. Check each school guide and the named route's member-school list before registering.
How current is the information for Trafford?
Trace Learn reviewed 3 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 25 August 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 25 August 2026.
- Admission of children to Year 7 for September 2027
Stretford Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Frequently Asked Questions for Admission in 2027
Stretford Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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