Trafford Consortium
Two 1-hour papers: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths (multiple choice)
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Change ahead: Moves to FSCE from 2028 entry (KS2 English & maths; test in Year 5 summer from 2029 entry)
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)- Registration closes
- Expected around 19 Jun 2027
- Registration opens
- Expected around 23 Apr 2027
- Test
- Expected around 14 Sep 2027
- Results
- Expected around Mid-Oct 2027
New provider (FSCE) from 2028 entry; still sat in September of Year 6. From 2029 entry the test moves to the summer of Year 5.Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 19 Jun 2026Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 23 Apr 2026
- Test
- 14 Sep 2026
- Results
- Mid-Oct 2026
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix of verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths | Not stated | ~60 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix of verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths | Not stated | ~60 | Multiple choice |
Sample paper
Schools using this test (5)
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Trafford Consortium 11+ test?
The Trafford Consortium 11+ test is set by GL Assessment (bespoke paper). Two 1-hour papers: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths (multiple choice).
How long is the Trafford Consortium 11+ test?
Timings in minutes. Paper 1: ~60; Paper 2: ~60.
When is the registration deadline for the Trafford Consortium 11+ test?
For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 19 Jun 2027. Test: Expected around 14 Sep 2027. Status: Expected (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Which schools use the Trafford Consortium 11+ test?
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (Bowdon), Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (Bowdon), Sale Grammar School (Sale), Stretford Grammar School (Stretford), Urmston Grammar School (Urmston).