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

October 1, 2024 The Exam Coach

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls – 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 Girls – 11 Plus Admissions

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

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 Girls part of a Consortium?

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 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 Girls have a catchment area?

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls does have a catchment area which defined as an 8-mile radius from the main entrance of the school. 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:

Children who are looked after or previously looked after.
Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area who are in receipt of pupil premium.
Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area who have a sister who will be a pupil of the school at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission.
Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area who are in receipt of pupil premium. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area who have a sister who will be a pupil of the school at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.
Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.

Admissions Policy Information

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

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

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