Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Eleven Plus (11 Plus) Exam

October 1, 2024 The Exam Coach

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys – 11 Plus Exam Information

11 Plus Exam Dates

September of Year 6

11 Plus Exam Format

Mathematics ➗
Verbal Reasoning 🧠
Non-Verbal Reasoning 🎲

11 Plus Exam Board

GL Assessment

11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

The pass mark for each year is decided after the tests have been marked.

Other Exam information

All questions are multiple choice.
Students will sit two papers, each lasting 60 minutes.

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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys – 11 Plus Admissions

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Altrincham Grammar School for Boys?

Applications to sit the entrance exam must be made on the school website over the summer before your child begins Year 6. You can register here.

You must also formally apply for a place at the school before midnight on the 31st of October (when your child is in Year 6) to be considered. You can find out more about applying for secondary schools in your local area here.

Is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys part of a Consortium?

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is part of the Trafford Grammar School Consortium. This is made up of Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School and Urmston Grammar School.

Does Altrincham Grammar School for Boys have a catchment area?

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys does have a catchment area which consists of the postal addresses of WA13/WA14/WA15/M33 and M23 which lie within the Trafford Local Authority. However, entry to the school is based firstly on the scores achieved in the 11+ tests.

How Does Place Allocation Work?

Where qualifying applications exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

Looked after or previously looked after children with a total standardised score of 324 and above.
Up to 20 applicants who fall within the pupil premium criteria, who live within the school’s priority admission area and attend a Trafford State Funded Primary School with a total standardised score of 324-333.
Up to 10 applicants who fall within the pupil premium criteria, who attend a Trafford State Funded Primary School with a total standardised score of 324 and above.
Applicants who live within the priority admission area with a total standardised score of 334 and above.
All other applicants with a total standardised score of 334 and above (or 324 and above for applicant in receipt of pupil premium).
All other applicants.

Admissions Policy Information

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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

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