Saint Ambrose College

Saint Ambrose College in Altrincham, Greater Manchester uses Trafford Consortium (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.

Saint Ambrose College offers approximately 140 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as 4:1. Admissions criteria: Candidates must pass the entrance exam and meet religious criteria.

Baptised Catholic boys from designated local parishes. 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 and submit a supplementary faith form alongside the CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: Mid-April 2026; Registration Closes: Summer 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 18 September 2026; Results to Parents: Mid-October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Focus on Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning., Ensure strong foundational skills in Maths and English.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Trafford Consortium (GL Assessment) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.