- Buckinghamshire · Year 3, 4 & 5
Online 11 Plus Tuition in Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Altrincham has more Grammar Schools than most towns in England. There are five selective schools in the town, and children living in WA14 and WA15 are in the priority catchment area for all of them. Adnan Khan Tutoring provides live online 11 Plus lessons for Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 children in Altrincham. We help families get ready for the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium entrance test in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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We support Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5 pupils in Altrincham preparing for highly competitive Trafford Grammar Schools, including Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Loreto Grammar School, St Ambrose College, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, and Urmston Grammar School. Lessons are delivered online, allowing children to learn flexibly from home.
Most Trafford schools use a shared entrance test, so one exam can be used for multiple applications. However, AGGS uses a CEM-style paper, while others follow GL Assessment, making focused preparation essential for success. For 2027 entry, registration closed on 19 June 2026, and the test took place on 14 September 2026. We help children across Altrincham build confidence and strong exam skills.
Why Families in Altrincham Choose 11 Plus Tuition
Living in the catchment area helps, but it only counts if children pass the test. Here are reasons families in Altrincham seek our help:
Why 11 Plus Preparation Matters for Altrincham Families
Many families in Altrincham start preparing early because the town has several Grammar Schools, but it also has thousands of talented children competing for a limited number of places each year. A strong entrance test score can make a real difference.
The Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium entrance test takes place in September, with results released in October before secondary school applications close. Most Trafford Grammar Schools use GL Assessment, testing children in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Scores are age-standardised so younger children are assessed fairly. The qualifying score is 324, although meeting this score does not always guarantee a place if a school is oversubscribed.
Many local families apply to Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, one of the area’s most competitive schools. Children living within the school’s priority catchment who achieve the qualifying score receive priority, but because many local children also qualify, a score well above 324 often improves the chances of receiving an offer.
Families applying to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls should also know that it uses a GL Assessment. The school offers 204 places for Year 7 entry each year.
Starting preparation in Year 3 or Year 4 gives children plenty of time to build strong subject knowledge, become familiar with both GL and CEM question styles, and approach the entrance test with confidence.
Students We Support for the 11 Plus in Altrincham
We also support families from other parts of Trafford and the Cheshire border with our fully online programme. We help children from local primary schools such as Altrincham Church of England Primary School, Bowdon Church School, and Navigation Primary School.
We work with children in Altrincham and nearby areas like Hale, Bowdon, Timperley, Hale Barns, and Sale. These locations are all in or near the WA14 and WA15 postcodes.
Most of our students are in Years 3, 4, or 5. Many families use the same test result to apply to more than one Trafford Grammar School.
Families need to register through the participating schools’ websites during the registration window. When registration opens, a link will appear on each school’s website. The Common Application Form must be sent to Trafford Council by 31 October 2026.
We also provide 12 Plus and 13 Plus tuition for families considering Grammar School entry at a later stage.
An Altrincham Student Who Learned To Prepare Instead Of Just Assuming
This boy from Altrincham lived in WA14 and went to a local primary school. He always thought that getting into one of the town’s five Grammar Schools would be easy. But when his parents did a practice paper with him in Year 4, the Non-Verbal Reasoning section completely surprised him. He had never seen anything like it, and Verbal Reasoning was just as new. With weekly lessons, regular homework, and lots of timed mock practice in all four subjects, he went from just assuming he would pass to being truly prepared. In the end, he scored well above the pass mark.
11 Plus Maths
The Trafford Grammar Schools GL Assessment Maths questions test problem-solving and number understanding. Our sessions cover numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, algebra, geometry, and data handling. We teach children to read questions carefully and solve them step by step while managing their time, including answer checking from the start.
11 Plus English
English comprehension questions are in both Trafford GL Assessment papers, asking children to read closely and choose the best answer. Our sessions improve reading skills, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. For those applying to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, we also cover the comprehension style used in both GL Assessment and CEM-format papers.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning is part of both Trafford GL Assessment papers and includes question types not seen in primary school. We introduce each type slowly, such as letter sequences and logic problems, ensuring children understand them before adding time constraints.
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning in both papers requires visual thinking, such as spotting patterns and applying logic. We simplify each question type into clear steps, helping children analyse problems before answering. Once they learn this method, they often make faster progress.
How Our 11 Plus Tuition Plan Works for Altrincham Families
Good 11 Plus preparation for the Trafford Grammar Schools entrance test covers all four subject areas, builds steadily and includes regular practice under real exam conditions. Our programme for Altrincham families includes:
Why Families Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring
Adnan Khan Tutoring has supported children’s education for more than 2 decades. Learn more about what makes us different on our Why Choose Adnan Khan Tutoring page.
Our programme covers all areas of the Trafford Grammar School’s GL Assessment: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. We help children in Altrincham prepare thoroughly and at the right pace for Grammar School entry in Greater Manchester.
Adnan Khan leads our team. He is a qualified teacher, senior university lecturer, and teacher trainer with many years of experience in UK education. Find out more on our website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides online 11 Plus tuition in Altrincham, Greater Manchester?
Adnan Khan Tutoring offers live online 11 Plus tuition for children in Years 3, 4, and 5. We prepare pupils for the Trafford Grammar Schools entrance tests in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Which Grammar Schools can Altrincham children apply to?
Children can apply to Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Loreto Grammar School, St Ambrose College, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, and Urmston Grammar School. One Trafford entrance test can be used for several schools.
Do children living in Altrincham have a catchment advantage?
Yes. Many Altrincham postcodes, including WA14 and WA15, fall within the priority admission area. Children who reach the qualifying score receive priority over applicants from outside the catchment, although a higher score gives a stronger chance of securing a place.
What score does my child need in the Trafford Grammar Schools test?
The qualifying score is 324. However, because many schools receive more applications than available places, children often need a score above the qualifying mark to be competitive.
When do Trafford Grammar Schools applications open?
Registration usually opens in April and closes in June. The entrance test takes place in September, results are released in October, and secondary school applications must be submitted by 31 October.
Does Altrincham Grammar School for Girls use a different entrance test?
Yes. Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) uses a CEM-style entrance test, while most other Trafford Grammar Schools use GL Assessment, so children applying to AGGS should prepare for both formats.
When should my Altrincham child begin 11 Plus preparation?
Many families start in Year 3 or Year 4. Beginning early allows children to build strong English, Maths, and reasoning skills while becoming confident with the different question styles used in the Trafford 11 Plus.
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