What is the 11 Plus exam format in Greater Manchester?

There are seven Grammar Schools in Greater Manchester that children will need to take an 11 Plus Exam to get into.

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys    St Ambrose College

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls    Stretford Grammar School

Loreto Grammar School       Urmston Grammar Academy

Sale Grammar School

Loreto Grammar School and St Ambrose College -GL which includes: Verbal Reasoning, Maths and English

The other 5 schools make up the Trafford Consortium – GL Assessment which includes: Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning

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    Which 11 Plus Exam Preparation Options Are Right For You ?

    11 Plus Private Tutors

    • Personalised Work
    • 1-1
    • High feedback levels

    but

    • VERY Expensive
    • Lots of work at home
    • Lots of travel

    11 Plus Tuition Centres

    • Structured work
    • Third party involvement
    • Some feedback

    but

    • Some children don't progress
    • Lots of work at home
    • Lots of travel

    11 Plus Guided Courses

    • Structured work provided
    • No wasted time
    • Help and advice on hand

    but

    • High parental commitment
    • Cost higher than DIY

    11 Plus DIY- Books

    • Parents in full control
    • Work can be totally tailored
    • Lowest cost

    but

    • Difficult to plan well
    • Difficult to deliver well
    • Maximum parental effort