About the school
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust. The school is located on Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham.
| School type | Grammar · Girls |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The homepage news lists a Sixth Form Open Evening on 12 November 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Trafford Consortium of Grammar Schools |
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Altrincham Grammar School for Girls practice papers (PDF)
Exam change announced:
for Year 7 entry from September 2028,
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls moves to FSCE (Future Stories) — testing Maths, English (KS2 curriculum, including creative writing). The Trafford consortium is moving from GL to FSCE (Future Stories) from September 2028 entry — tests sat in autumn 2027. Children sitting the autumn 2026 test for 2027 entry still take the GL paper. 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 homepage calendar lists "Entrance Exam" on 14 Sep 2026 for the upcoming cycle. Admissions pages for September 2026 entry, September 2027 entry and September 2028 entry are linked from the school site, and a homepage news item titled "Admissions 2028 Update" is dated 14.07.2026, but no further date details are given in the provided text.
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