About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) is a highly rated girls' grammar school in Altrincham, admitting 180 girls per year. It is part of the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium. AGGS is part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust. The same GL Assessment bespoke exam is shared across all five Trafford consortium schools. Registration opens 23rd April 2026.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls provides an excellent education with high academic standards and a broad curriculum. GCSE 9–7: 86.1%. A-Level A*–B: 91.3%.
About the GL Assessment 11+ Test for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is a girls state grammar school in England that uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test to select pupils for Year 7 admission. The school admits approximately 204 Year 7 pupils each September, and applications must be made through your home Local Authority via the Common Application Form (CAF) — never directly to the school.
The GL Assessment 11+ is one of two main 11+ test providers in England (the other being CEM, now retired in many regions). The Trafford test typically consists of multiple papers covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Scores are standardised against the cohort age distribution, so younger pupils are not disadvantaged. Each school sets its own qualifying mark (pass mark).
For 2027 entry, the GL Assessment test is sat in Monday 14 September 2026 and results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026 — crucially, before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026, giving parents time to consider results before listing school preferences. National Offers Day is Monday 1 March 2027, when Local Authorities issue Year 7 secondary school offers.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is academically selective — pupils must achieve the qualifying mark in the 11+ test to be eligible for a place. If applications exceed the published admission number (204 places), the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places. This page is updated each year with the latest verified admissions criteria, key dates and oversubscription rules.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Admissions Criteria
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) is a highly rated girls' grammar school in Altrincham, admitting 180 girls per year. It is part of the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium. AGGS is part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust. The same GL Assessment bespoke exam is shared across all five Trafford consortium schools. Registration opens 23rd April 2026.
- ✓Register at any one of the five Trafford Consortium schools (opens noon 23rd April 2026, closes noon 19th June 2026).
- ✓Only girls can sit the exam at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
- ✓Sit two one-hour GL Assessment multiple-choice papers (Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Mathematics) on Monday 14th September 2026.
- ✓Achieve the qualifying score published in the AGGS admissions policy.
- ✓Complete the Local Authority CAF by 31st October 2026, naming AGGS as a preference.
- ✓Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- ✓Girls within the school's catchment area who achieve the qualifying score.
- ✓Daughters of AGGS staff on a permanent contract for 2+ years.
- ✓All other qualifying girls, ranked by straight-line distance from the school.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Oversubscription Criteria
If applications exceed the 204 Year 7 admission number, the Board of Governors / Trust applies the following criteria in priority order. Final ranking uses the standardised score achieved in the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test.
- Looked-after / previously looked-after children (highest priority by law)
- Children who achieve the qualifying mark in the entrance test (above the qualifying standard set by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls)
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium / Free School Meals Entitlement (FSME)
- Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school
- Children with sibling(s) currently attending the school
- Children of staff (where staff member has worked at the school for 2+ years)
- Children ranked by total standardised score (highest first) up to the published admission number
- Tiebreak: distance from home to school (straight-line measurement) for children with equal scores
Key Dates & Deadlines — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 2026 Entry
| 📌 Registration opens | May 2026 via individual school portals |
| 📌 Registration closes | late June 2026 (varies) |
| 📌 GL Assessment 11+ Entrance Test | Monday 14 September 2026 (English + Maths + VR + NVR) |
| 📌 Test results released | Mid-October 2026 |
| 📌 CAF deadline (apply via Local Authority) | Friday 31 October 2026 |
| 📌 National Offers Day | Monday 1 March 2027 |
How to Apply to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls via the Common Application Form
Step 1 — Register your child for the GL Assessment 11+ Test
Register through your regional 11+ portal (e.g. Trafford) when registration opens. Closes late June 2026 (varies). There is no fee to sit the GL Assessment test.
Step 2 — Attend an Open Day at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Visit during Year 5 or early Year 6 to meet staff and pupils and decide whether to list this school on your CAF.
Step 3 — Sit the GL Assessment Entrance Test
Your child sits the GL Assessment in Monday 14 September 2026. The test typically covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised scores age-adjusted.
Step 4 — Receive your standardised test results
Test results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026, BEFORE the Common Application Form deadline. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
Step 5 — Complete your Common Application Form (CAF)
List Altrincham Grammar School for Girls as one of your preferences on the CAF submitted via your home Local Authority (not the school's LA, unless they are the same). You can usually list 3-6 preferences depending on your LA.
Step 6 — Submit the CAF by the deadline
Submit your CAF by Friday 31 October 2026. Late applications are processed only after all on-time applications have been allocated, dramatically reducing your chance of a place.
Step 7 — Receive your school offer on National Offers Day
Offers are issued via your Local Authority on Monday 1 March 2027. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Altrincham Grammar School for Girls's waiting list — managed by the school itself.
GL Assessment Subjects Tested at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls selects through the Trafford Grammar Schools' Entrance Test, produced by GL Assessment and shared across the five-school consortium — so a child sits it only once. The assessment is two papers of roughly one hour each, assessing verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics, with age-standardised scoring and no negative marking.
- Verbal reasoning: word relationships, vocabulary, logic and comprehension.
- Non-verbal reasoning: shapes, sequences and spatial patterns.
- Mathematics: arithmetic, number, measurement, geometry, algebra and problem-solving.
GL Assessment Practice Papers for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
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Academic Performance at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (GCSE & A‑Level Results)
AGGS — England’s largest girls’ grammar school — is among the highest‑achieving schools in the country, rated Ofsted Outstanding and named The Sunday Times North West State Secondary School of the Year 2026 (9th nationally).
| 📈 GCSE 2025 — grades 9–7 | 86% (about 68% at 9–8) |
| 🎓 A‑Level 2025 — A*–B | 90% |
| 🎓 A‑Level 2025 — A*/A | 70% |
With an Attainment 8 of about 80 and strong progress, leavers go on to leading universities including Oxbridge. (Figures are the school’s published results and vary year to year.)
Catchment Area for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
AGGS is part of the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium and uses a shared GL Assessment entrance test — two age-standardised papers of roughly one hour each, assessing verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics. Families register through the Trafford consortium portal and then name AGGS as a preference on the local-authority Common Application Form.
The school's priority (catchment) area is an eight-mile radius from its main entrance, measured in a straight line. Where the school is oversubscribed, priority typically runs: looked-after and previously looked-after children and those with an EHCP naming the school; pupil-premium girls within catchment; sisters of current pupils within catchment; then other girls within catchment ranked by proximity.
Always confirm the current qualifying score, catchment boundary and oversubscription criteria in the school's admissions booklet.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust, a multi-academy trust of schools across Greater Manchester and Blackpool. It offers a broad curriculum from Key Stage 3 to 5 — including modern languages such as French, German and Spanish — with extensive enrichment designed to help young women realise their potential.
Alongside its academic strengths, the school offers a wide programme of sport, music, drama and other clubs and societies, supported by a strong pastoral structure. For the full list of activities and pastoral arrangements, see the school's own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
How do I apply to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls for Year 7?
Applications to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls are made through your home Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) — not directly to the school. Your child must sit the GL Assessment 11+ test (registration closes late June 2026 (varies)), then list Altrincham Grammar School for Girls on the CAF. The CAF deadline is Friday 31 October 2026.
Does Altrincham Grammar School for Girls use the GL Assessment 11+ test?
Yes — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test for Year 7 admission, taken in Monday 14 September 2026 (English + Maths + VR + NVR). The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised age-adjusted scores.
What is the pass mark / qualifying score for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls sets its own qualifying mark each year. Pupils must score at or above the qualifying mark to be eligible for a place. Final ranking is by total standardised score (highest first) up to the admission number of 204 places.
How many Year 7 places does Altrincham Grammar School for Girls have?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls admits 204 Year 7 pupils each September. Demand for places typically exceeds supply, so the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places fairly.
When are GL Assessment results released in 2026?
For 2027 Year 7 entry, GL Assessment test results are released on Mid-October 2026 — before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
When is National Offers Day for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in 2027?
National Offers Day for Year 7 secondary school places in England is Monday 1 March 2027. Offers are issued by your home Local Authority — not directly by the school. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Altrincham Grammar School for Girls's waiting list.
Is Altrincham Grammar School for Girls a state school or fee-paying?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is a state-funded grammar school — there are no tuition fees. As a state grammar, it is academically selective via the GL Assessment 11+ test, but pupils who pass the test do not pay to attend.
How can my child prepare for the Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 11+ test?
ExamTutor offers a complete GL Assessment 11+ preparation programme including tutor-led practice papers, full video explanations for every question (covering all GL topic areas — English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), and downloadable resources. Most parents start preparation 12-18 months before the September 11+ test.
Where can I find Altrincham Grammar School for Girls's official admissions policy?
The full Admissions Policy for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 2027 entry is published on the school's official website. Always check the school's website for the most up-to-date oversubscription criteria, qualifying mark, supplementary forms (if any), and any school-specific application requirements.