About the school
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a selective grammar school for boys aged 11 to 18. The website states it is located on Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: AGSB will be holding an Open Evening for prospective parents/carers and boys on Tuesday 5th May, from 5pm-7.30pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Trafford Grammar School Consortium |
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Altrincham Grammar School for Boys practice papers (PDF)
Exam change announced:
for Year 7 entry from September 2028,
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys moves to FSCE (Future Stories) — testing Maths, English (KS2 curriculum, including creative writing). On 2026-07-14 the school posted "Trafford Grammar School Consortium Appoints New Provider for Admissions Test", but the homepage text provided does not name the new provider or subjects. Read our complete FSCE 11+ guide for parents.
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | Heavily oversubscribed; priority is given to applicants within a defined catchment after qualifying on the test — check the current admissions policy. |
| Ofsted rating | Outstanding |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 14 Sep 2026 |
The school calendar lists an 'Entrance Exam' on 2026-09-14. A news item dated 14 Jul 2026 says 'Trafford Grammar School Consortium Appoints New Provider for Admissions Test'.
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