Sale Grammar School, Sale – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Sale Grammar School, Marsland Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3NH
- Number of pupils: 1,200+
- Admissions contact: office@salegrammar.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Trafford 11+ selection test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to students within Trafford borough)
Mark Your Calendar
See Sale Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Sale Grammar School : A Parent’s Guide
Established in 1915, Sale Grammar School is a co-educational selective school renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant learning community. The school provides an outstanding education for students aged 11-18, combining rigorous scholarship with exceptional extracurricular opportunities.
The curriculum at Sale Grammar offers:
- A comprehensive range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, business and performing arts
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and digital technologies
- Outstanding facilities including science labs, business hub and performing arts centre
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression (including Oxbridge success)
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 84% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 77% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Sale Grammar School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest to the school by May of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the school’s summer open days in Year 5
- 11+ Registration: Ensure your child is registered for the Trafford 11+ test by June of Year 5
- Exam Preparation: Begin focused preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The Trafford 11+ exam takes place in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st of Year 6
- Results: Scores released in October, with offers made on National Offer Day (March 1st)
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The Trafford 11+ exam consists of:
- English Paper (50 minutes): Comprehension, technical English and creative writing
- Mathematics Paper (50 minutes): Problem-solving and application questions
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes): Including analogies, logic and word patterns
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (40 minutes): Spatial awareness and pattern recognition
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To maximise performance in the competitive Trafford 11+:
- Develop Advanced Vocabulary: Focus on Latin/Greek roots and complex word formations
- Master Mathematical Fluency: Ensure mastery of Year 6 curriculum plus additional challenge questions
- Improve Spatial Reasoning: Use puzzle books and 3D visualization exercises
- Use GL-Specific Resources: Ensure practice materials match the Trafford test format
- Simulate Exam Conditions: Complete full mock tests under timed conditions
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