At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 202
Competition: Medium
Introduction
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a selective academy for boys in Altrincham, Cheshire. The primary aim for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is to equip their students with the skills to contribute to society long after they have left the school. Tolerance and respect play forefront to the ideals that Altrincham Grammar School for Boys subscribes to, and believe that they are paramount for a functioning school. While Ofstead gave the school a rating of “Outstanding”, this was in 2007 and so may not be relevant anymore. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys say that they are going above and beyond to become an “anti-racist school”, they do this by having teaching events such as celebrating Black Histroy Month. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys also have LGBTQ+ supporting events such as LGBTQ+ History Month.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys scored very highly academically in 2019, which is the last available reliable data set, with a Progress 8 score of 0.85, which is “Well above average”. Students also score well in GCSEs, with 97% achieving a 5+ in English and Maths, the Attainment 8 score was 78, 30 points above the national average and 22 above the local average.
Selective schools like Altrincham Grammar School for Boys are often very competitive, hence why they have entry exams. Due to the competitiveness and difficulty of the entry exam it can be very difficult to secure a place for your child. We here at 11 Plus Hero can help, we have resources such as past papers that you can use to get a head start in preparing for the 11 Plus entry exams.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys’s Key Information
Here can be found information to help with finding the school and where you can park your car, also information regarding the capacity and admission numbers of the school.
School Address
Full Address:
Marlborough Road, BowdonAltrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2RS
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- There is parking on site and there is on-street parking just outside the school.
- Car Park: Trafford Council, Cecil Road, 33 Cecil Road, Trafford, WA14 9NT, a 9 minute walk from the school.
- Car Park: Trafford Council, Victoria Road, 1 Victoria Road, Trafford, WA14 9AF, an 11 minute walk from the school.
Key Information for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2007)
Selection Test
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys’ Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates for key events such as the entry exam date and the entry exam registration date.
Open Evening
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
The following links are for key resources that will help with the application process and the entry exam for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Exam Format
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys’ 11 Plus entry exam is provided by CEM and is common to all of the grammar schools in the Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium (“TGSCC”).
The Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Entry Exam: Overview
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys uses CEM exams for their entry exams. There will be two tests in the entry exam, these tests will be on the same day and each will be an hour long. The entry exam will test Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics. There will be a short rest between the tests and it is advised that you have brought your own snacks as none will be provided.
- Two papers
- Questions on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics
- Each paper is 1 hour
CEM 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Catchment Area
Pass Criteria
Unless other eligibility apply all applicants must achieve the pass mark of 334 in order to be accepted.
Catchment area
The catchment area for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is defined as the postal addresses of WA13/WA14/WA15/M33 and M23 postcodes which lie within the Trafford Local Authority.
Additional eligibilities
Whenever there is oversubscription within a category places will be allocated in rank order of marks achieved in the entry exam.
- “Looked After Children” and previously Looked After Children who achieve a mark of 324 will be awarded a place.
- “Pupil Premium” – Up to 20 applicants who are eligible for “Pupil Premium” who achieve a mark between 324-333 and who’s home address lies within the postal addresses of WA13/WA14/WA15/M33 and M23 postcodes which lie within the Trafford Local Authority.
- “Pupil Premium” – applicants who achieve a mark of 334 or above will be offered places.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys FAQs
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys’ 11 Plus pass mark is a mark of 334 for most applicants. See Additional Eligibilities for other relevant pass marks.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys’ 11 Plus entry exam uses CEM exams. There will be two papers, each an hour long. The test will cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths questions.
There are familiarisation materials available in the links section. Revision papers can be purchased online from stores such as Amazon.
It is normal for prospective applicants to start tuition between Year 4 and Year 5 in preparation for 11 Plus entry exams.
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