2026-07-12
Sale Grammar School 11+ Guide
A practical guide for families preparing for Sale Grammar School and wider Trafford 11+ routes.
A balanced approach for Sale families
Families looking at Sale Grammar School often want preparation that is focused but not narrow. A child still needs broad 11+ foundations because selective school preparation usually draws on Maths, English and reasoning skills together.
The first step is to understand whether the child is losing marks through knowledge gaps, timing, vocabulary, careless errors or unfamiliar question types.
What a weekly plan can include
A useful weekly plan might include one taught topic, one timed practice task, one correction task and a small vocabulary or arithmetic routine. This keeps preparation moving without overwhelming the pupil.
Parents should expect feedback that explains what improved and what should be practised next.
What Sale families should avoid
Avoid relying only on full papers too early. If a child has not built the underlying skill, repeated papers can simply repeat the same mistakes.
It is better to teach the weak topic, practise it in a focused way, then return to mixed and timed questions once the child has a method.
Need a plan for your child?
Book an assessment to discuss year group, exam target, confidence and the right next step.