Sale Grammar School

Sale Grammar School in Sale, 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.

Sale Grammar School offers approximately 190 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as 4:1. Admissions criteria: Qualification via the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium entrance exam.

Priority is given to children living in the catchment area. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Apply to the Trafford Consortium and complete the CAF. 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: Focus on GL Assessment NVR, VR, and Maths., Strong vocabulary is a key advantage.. 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.