Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

Introduction

 

Founded in 1928, Stretford Grammar School is a co-educational grammar based in Stretford, Trafford. The school provides a supportive and caring environment within a beautiful 15-acre campus. Stretford produces strong examination results that are competitive on a national level. [1]

 

Inspiring effort and nurturing aspiration, Stretford Grammar’s academic offering extensively prepares pupils for further education. The curriculum is at the heart of the school’s relevant provision, encompassing everything from MFL and DT to economics and social sciences. 

 

Extracurriculars are just as important, allowing students to maximise their skills through active participation in activities that genuinely interest them. These include debating, netball, French Speaking, athletics, Diversity Club, robotics and many other opportunities that help enrich the vibrant and happy character of school life. [2]

 

Coupled with great GCSE results, the school’s friendly ethos underpins a memorable educational experience that helps each student identify their niche and recognise their importance to their community. The school embraces diversity as one of the pillars of its community, addressing the needs of pupils with the utmost tolerance and fairness.

 

All forms of discrimination are acted upon, including racism, sexism and homophobia. The multicultural dimensions of school life are, in fact, vigorously celebrated, resulting in positive and proactive behaviours that help students successfully navigate the later stages of their lives. [3]

 

Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Granby Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 8JB

County: Trafford (Greater Manchester)

Admissions info: admin@stretfordgrammar.com, 0161 865 2293

School type: Co-educational grammar

Number of places in Year 7: 128

Open Day date: June

Exam date: 16th September 2024

Pass mark: Aim for 75-80%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.

Exam type / Board: GL Assessment

 

Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Stretford Grammar School is a member of the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium. All schools in the Consortium use the same eleven plus test and admission to Stretford is determined by pupil performance in the exam.

 

All prospective families are encouraged to attend the school’s Open Evening in June. The event will help you identify whether Stretford Grammar is the best learning environment for your child.

 

In recent years, Stretford Grammar School has been consistently oversubscribed. In such cases, the school uses the following oversubscription criteria, giving priority to:

 

1. Looked after, or previously looked after, children
2. Children eligible for Pupil Premium (32 places)
3. The top 20 scoring candidates, irrespective of home residence
4. Children whose sibling attends the school
5. Children who live within the catchment area
6. Children who live nearest to the school, measured in a direct straight line from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school.

 

Find out more about Stretford Grammar’s admissions policy via its website. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Stretford Grammar School

 

In order to apply for a place at Stretford Grammar on behalf of your child, you must register them for the school’s entrance examination by the deadline in June. The application form is available on the school’s website. 

 

In addition to completing the online registration form, you will also need to complete the Local Authority (LA) Common Application Form and indicate Stretford Grammar School as one of your preferences.

 

Stretford Grammar School Catchment Area

 

Does Stretford Grammar School have a catchment area?

 

Yes, they do. For Stretford Grammar School, priority catchment area is defined by the postal addresses of M32, M33, M41, M15 and M16 within Trafford and Manchester, including M21 – the next closest postcode to the school.

 

Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

Stretford Grammar School uses papers created by GL Assessment. The exam covers the following areas:

 

• Mathematics
• Verbal Reasoning (including Comprehension)
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (including Spatial Reasoning)

 

GL will be providing two papers, each lasting approximately an hour and testing all three skills.

 

The maths sections measure problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills and include questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

 

The Verbal Reasoning sections are designed to assess logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary. These sections will also include Comprehension questions.

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning sections measure the ability to understand, interpret and problem-solve, testing logic and intelligence rather than knowledge. These sections will include Spatial Reasoning questions, too.

 

How to Prepare for the Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam?

 

One of the best ways to prepare your child for the 11+ entrance exam is to familiarise them with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam. You can achieve this with the use of our practice tests.

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up-to-date questions, our practice tests will help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base, and thus remove unnecessary stress from the exam preparation process.

 

Furthermore, by getting used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure, your child will gain a significant advantage over other candidates who prefer a less structured approach towards preparation for a competitive 11+ entrance exam.

 

Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

Grammars that belong to the Trafford Consortium have a standardised pass mark for 11 plus applicants. The standardised qualifying score for these schools is 334 or above.

 

Pupils who are able to score 75-80%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Stretford Grammar School 11+ test.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this is a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Stretford Grammar School 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.

 

Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

 

The resources below will prove useful for children currently preparing for the Stretford Grammar School eleven plus exam:

 

Trafford: Full Practice Tests

 

The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the 11+ Trafford Test used by Stretford Grammar School. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses:

 

11+ Trafford Practice Test 1

11+ Trafford Practice Test 2

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Trafford: Subject Specific Practice

 

Mathematics

The following 11+ resources extensively cover the Mathematics section of the Trafford Test, allowing your child to thoroughly prepare for exam day:

 

Full Practice Tests

11+ Maths – Pack 1

11+ Maths – Pack 2

11+ Maths – Pack 3

11+ Maths – Pack 4

Skill specific practice

11+ Algebra

11+ Angles & Degrees

11+ BODMAS

11+ Estimation & Place Value

11+ Factors & Multiples

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

11+ Measurements

11+ Money

11+ Operations

11+ Perimeter, Area & Volume

11+ Position & Direction

11+ Probability

11+ Problem Solving – Pack 1

11+ Problem Solving – Pack 2

11+ Properties of Shapes

11+ Ratio & Proportion

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

11+ Sequences

11+ Special Numbers

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

11+ Statistics

Masterclasses

11+ Maths (GL) Masterclass

 

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Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension

To help your child master Verbal Reasoning (VR) and Comprehension skills in the lead-up to the Trafford Test, we recommend the following 11+ resources:

 

VR Full Practice Tests

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 1

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 2

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 3

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 4

VR Skill Specific Practice

11+ Anagrams

11+ Analogies

11+ Codes

11+ Compound Words

11+ Embedded Words

11+ Form a Word

11+ Insert a Letter

11+ Letter Analogies

11+ Letter Calculations

11+ Letter Codes

11+ Letter Grids

11+ Letter Sequences

11+ Move a Letter

11+ Number Analogies

11+ Number Calculations

11+ Number Sequences

11+ Related Words

11+ Rhyming Synonyms

11+ Shuffled Sentences

11+ Synonyms

11+ Word Completion

11+ Word Match

11+ Word Opposites

11+ Word Pairs

11+ Word Puzzles

11+ Word Relationships

VR Masterclasses

11+ Verbal Reasoning Masterclass

English Comprehension

11+ Comprehension – Pack 1

11+ Comprehension – Pack 2

11+ Inference Skills – Pack 1

11+ Inference Skills – Pack 2

 

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Non-Verbal & Spatial Reasoning

The following resources will help boost your child’s Non-Verbal (NVR) and Spatial Reasoning (SR) abilities ahead of the 11+ Trafford Test:

 

NVR Full Practice Tests

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 1

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 2

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 3

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 4

Skill Specific Practice

11+ Analogies

11+ Classes Like

11+ Classes Unlike

11+ Extended Series

11+ Figure Classification

11+ Figure Matrices

11+ Horizontal Codes

11+ Operations

11+ Series

11+ Triangle Matrices

11+ Triangle Series

11+ Star Matrices

11+ Vertical Codes

NVR Masterclasses

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Masterclass

SR Full Practice Tests

11+ Spatial Reasoning – Pack 1

SR Skill Specific Practice

11+ Block Counting

11+ Combining Shapes

11+ Fold & Punch

11+ Folding Cubes

11+ Hidden Shapes

11+ Shape Completion

11+ Spinning Shapes

11+ Rotation

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Stretford Grammar School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Stretford Grammar School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.