The Trafford & Greater Manchester 11 Plus at a glance
The Trafford & Greater Manchester test is set by GL Assessment. Single test paper covering all four areas. Multiple-choice, age‑standardised.
Children are assessed in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Knowing the exact format matters, because preparing in the wrong style wastes valuable practice time.
- Exam provider: GL Assessment
- Subjects tested: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Format: Single test paper covering all four areas. Multiple-choice, age‑standardised.
Local arrangements to watch
Switched from CEM to GL Assessment in 2022.
Dates, qualifying scores and registration deadlines vary by school and change each year, so always confirm the current details with your target schools or local consortium.
Grammar schools in Trafford & Greater Manchester
We list 7 schools for Trafford & Greater Manchester. They include Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Loreto Grammar School, Sale Grammar School, St Ambrose College. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.
How to prepare for the Trafford & Greater Manchester 11 Plus
Strong preparation is steady rather than last minute. Build secure foundations first, then practise in the exact GL Assessment style this region uses so the question types feel familiar on the day.
- Confirm the format and subjects above, then practise only in that style
- Read widely every day and grow vocabulary across the whole year
- Secure arithmetic and times tables so number work is fast and accurate
- Move from untimed practice to full timed papers in the final months
- Sit regular mock exams to build pace and reduce exam day nerves
Practise in the Trafford & Greater Manchester format
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