Head: Michael Mullins
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Trafford with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
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
1,297
Offers Made
173
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Successful candidates who live within the immediate area of the school; being M32, M33, M41, M17, M15 and M16 (both within Trafford and Manchester), and including M21, this being the next closest postcode to the school
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
32 places
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-30
Process
If you do not get offered a place, you have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. Appeals must be lodged by the deadline date and will be heard by an independent panel arranged by the Governors.
Waiting List
Successful candidates not offered a place can be placed on the waiting list by contacting School Admissions at Trafford Local Authority or the school directly. Students are not automatically included on the waiting list.
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. Part of Trafford Grammar School Consortium with four other schools using same entrance examination. School is currently oversubscribed with no places available in Years 7-11. In-year admissions require minimum qualifying score of 353 (332 for Pupil Premium/LAC students). Maximum Sixth Form capacity is 192 students.
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
74.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
95%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
43%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.70
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
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 | 72.9 | 74.5 | +1.6 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 96% | 95% | -1pp |
| EBacc entry | 55% | 41% | -13pp |
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
41.0avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
61%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
61%
Higher Education
−7pp vs grammar avg
61%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Literature
160 entries
100%
+6.0pp vs school
Mathematics
160 entries
100%
+6.0pp vs school
Religious Studies
158 entries
100%
+6.0pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
47 entries
0%
-94.0pp vs school
Other Modern Languages
7 entries
86%
-8.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
34 entries
100%
+8.4pp vs school
Biology
21 entries
100%
+8.4pp vs school
Psychology
19 entries
100%
+8.4pp vs school
Watch list
History
5 entries
0%
-91.6pp vs school
Economics
10 entries
90%
-1.6pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum Attainment 8 score of 60, including Mathematics and English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in subjects they want to study. Grade 6 in Maths required to study Sciences. Grade 7s strongly recommended for multiple sciences.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (35.7%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 8 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 13 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £260 (-4%) 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.
£3,956
Teaching Staff / pupil
£568
Educational Supplies / pupil
£455
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£791
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: £5,504,749 · 800 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
£4,558,720
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£150,500
Targeted funding for 140 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£480,474
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£14,355
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£4,196
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£281,158
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£53,390
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£68,530
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
947 / 798(119%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum Attainment 8 score of 60, including Mathematics and English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in subjects they want to study. Grade 6 in Maths required to study Sciences. Grade 7s strongly recommended for multiple sciences.
1:18.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
2.89%
Absence Rate
2.67%
Persistent Absence
Inspirational learning environment with warm and welcoming atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Learning Resource Centre with study areas, computer access, and extensive book collection
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and ICT facilities
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, charity fundraising events, community volunteering opportunities
Uniform
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School Meals
Cashless catering system using thumbprint identification. Free school meals available for eligible students with no distinction from other students.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects. Students are expected to complete homework to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills.
Behaviour Policy
Pupils show utmost respect for each other and staff. Praiseworthy behaviour supports learning exceptionally well in positive atmosphere.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons, but can be used during breaks.
SEND Provision
Special circumstances and access arrangements considered for entrance examination with supporting documentation required.
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Nearest Station: Urmston
Transport Info
5 minute walk from Stretford Metro Station (45 minutes from Bury, 30 minutes from Eccles, 15 minutes from Altrincham). Main Chester Road is 10 minute walk. The 15, 22, 23, 23A and 276 buses go past the school. Parking available at Longford Park, Stretford Mall, Stretford Metro and Lacy Street.
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