Head: Rebecca Smith
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Trafford with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
334
79% of max
Cutoff Score
334
79% of max
Applications
1,087
Offers Made
193
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Part of the Trafford Grammar School Consortium. Admissions coordinated through Trafford Council. Priority given to pupils resident within the Trafford local authority area.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Trafford Grammar Schools
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 6 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics. Two GL Assessment papers testing three components (VR, NVR, Maths). Each component max 141, total max 423.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
334
79% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
76.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
81%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.24
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 73.0 | 76.1 | +3.1 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 86% | 97% | +12pp |
| EBacc entry | 57% | 82% | +24pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
DfE breakdown, 2024/25
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
45.3avg points / entry
Average grade: A-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
72%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
71%
Higher Education
+3pp vs grammar avg
79%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
192 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
English Literature
191 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Physics
113 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
9 entries
0%
-89.5pp vs school
Combined Science
79 entries
0%
-89.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
48 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Physics
47 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Economics
35 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Watch list
Chemistry
74 entries
97%
-2.4pp vs school
Entry Requirements
A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60, A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths, A grade 6 in the Subject which you choose to study, (or two Grade 6s if you wish to study Science and took Co-ordinated Science at GCSE)
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (52.7%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 20 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 6 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,545
Teaching Staff / pupil
£738
Educational Supplies / pupil
£333
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£627
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,373,118 · 961 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,475,886
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£30,100
Targeted funding for 28 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£120,885
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£23,975
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£12,232
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£79,656
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£56,791
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£73,362
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,350 / 1,341(101%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60, A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths, A grade 6 in the Subject which you choose to study, (or two Grade 6s if you wish to study Science and took Co-ordinated Science at GCSE)
1:17.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
2.83%
Absence Rate
3.1%
Persistent Absence
Well-equipped drama facilities with two large teaching spaces, industry standard LED lighting and sound systems, plus recent £18,000 investment in new equipment.
Sports
Astroturf, cricket nets, tennis courts
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Drama department has two large teaching spaces (Studio and Main School Hall) with LED lighting, sound system, mirrors, changing facilities and cyclorama cloth. Recently invested £18,000 on new sound and lighting equipment
Library
Well-equipped library with extensive book collection, study spaces, computer terminals, and quiet study areas. The library supports both curriculum and independent learning with online resources and databases available.
Capital Projects
Recent investment of £18,000 on new sound and lighting equipment for drama facilities
Basketball team progressed to National Schools Premier Basketball League Quarter Finals, London STEM trips, Art workshops, visits to Manchester Museum and Science Museum, Family Learning Workshops
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Drama facilities include Studio and Main School Hall with professional equipment, LAMDA classes available
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
London STEM trips including Science Museum and Bletchley Park visits
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including local charity work, environmental projects, and community volunteering. The school has established partnerships with local organizations.
Uniform
Support towards uniform costs provided for pupil premium students
School Meals
Free school meals available with £3.50 allowance, credited to ParentPay account
Homework Policy
Show My Homework system used to track homework tasks and deadlines
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a clear behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and personal responsibility. The policy emphasizes positive reinforcement while maintaining clear consequences for inappropriate behaviour. Full details are available in the student handbook.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons unless specifically permitted by the teacher.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team and Learning Support department. They provide support for students with learning difficulties including dyslexia, ADHD, and other specific learning needs. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are created where appropriate, and the school works closely with external agencies and specialists when required.
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Route 85 from Altrincham, Route 86 from Hale Barns
Nearest Station: Sale
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport with Metrolink stations nearby at Sale and Brooklands. Regular bus services operate in the area. Students also travel by car, bicycle, and on foot. Full transport guidance is provided to new families.
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