Altrincham Grammar School for Boys: 11+ guide
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (AGSB) is a high-performing Trafford grammar admitting through the area’s consortium (CEM-style) entrance test.
CEM
150
~7 applicants per place
1912
Exam format
Trafford uses a consortium entrance test (CEM-style) across Maths, English and reasoning, sat once for multiple Trafford grammars.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
A Trafford catchment priority applies; the consortium test covers several schools.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
A standardised pass mark is set for the Trafford consortium each year.
Preparation timeline
Broad CEM-style preparation — including vocabulary and mixed-format reasoning — from Year 4–5, with timed practice before the test.
Frequently asked questions
What test do Trafford grammars use?+
Trafford grammars share a consortium entrance test (historically CEM-style) covering Maths, English and reasoning, taken once for the group of schools.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Altrincham Grammar School for Boys’s official admissions page.
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