Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Altrincham, Greater Manchester uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls offers approximately 205 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admission requires achieving a qualifying score in the entrance exam.

Includes postal districts WA13, WA14, WA15, M33, and parts of others. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the exam on the Trafford Council website and submit the Local Authority application. Key dates: Registration Opens: 23 April 2026; Registration Closes: 19 June 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 14 September 2026; Results to Parents: Mid-October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Practice GL Assessment papers for Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning., Develop strong analytical skills.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.