Selective-school choices around Altrincham
Altrincham families may consider Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Loreto Grammar School or St Ambrose College. AGGS and AGSB belong to the Trafford consortium, while Loreto and St Ambrose run separate routes.
The preparation plan therefore starts with the target schools and the pupil’s current profile rather than assuming that every Altrincham entrance test is identical.
Assessment before a study plan
The starting assessment checks KS2 Maths, reading comprehension, vocabulary, reasoning familiarity, timing and confidence so that lessons begin at the right level.
Secure knowledge before speed
Pupils repair gaps in Maths and English before timed work becomes a priority. This avoids repeatedly practising mistakes under pressure.
Reasoning taught with clear methods
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning are taught as learnable question types, with guided examples followed by independent practice and careful review.
Mock results become correction work
Timed papers are reviewed by topic and error type. Missed questions become focused correction tasks, helping pupils understand what to change next.
Online lessons with parent feedback
Lessons are online-only and combine direct teaching, guided practice, independent assignments and parent-informed progress updates.