Focus on the day schools - options in the North West

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 We have increasing number of parents looking for day schools around Manchester. Some of the parents are moving to the UK with the BNO passport scheme, others are thinking of moving closer to family. 

 To help you to understand the system, we have carried out research into the schools parents are looking at. All the information is taken from the school websites and is for guidance only! 

 




Entry PointsEntrance Exams
Interview?
Additional Information
Sunday Times Ranking School Name Closest City 11+13+16+ VRNVREnglishMaths
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1Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsManchester


Monday 19th September 2022 For 11+




Sixth Form requires four GCSE passes at grades 7 and above, plus two GCSE passes at grade 6. Grades 7, 8 or 9, are required in the relevant GCSE subject to be studied at A Level.
2The Blue Coat SchoolLiverpool




Sept 2022


Coed. The minimum entry requirements for all icandidates are: Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or Literature ▪ 52 points from the best 8 GCSE’s. Applicants must also attain the required minimum grades for their chosen A Level subjects
3Altrincham Grammar School for BoysManchester


Monday 19th September 2022
In the Sixth Form the requirement for entry is that students must have achieved a minimum Attainment 8 score of 60 and at least a grade 6 in the subjects chosen to study and a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics.
4Lancaster Girls’ Grammar SchoolLancaster


Sept 2022




5Loreto Grammar SchoolManchester


Friday 23rd Sept 2022



Girls only. For sixth form - Grade 6 in subjects chosen, grade 5 in Eng and Maths
1Withington Girls’ SchoolManchester


January of Y7 preceeding entry.


Sixth Form Only The requirement for girls wishing to enter the Sixth Form from another school is a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study. Places are offered following reports from your present school and interviews with the Headmistress and other senior staff members.
2The Manchester Grammar SchoolManchester






Group assessment dayTypically, we set offers of a student achieving an average of a grade 7 (equivalent to an A in the old grading system) across his GCSE subjects, with at least a grade 8 in the subjects they are choosing to study.
3Manchester High School for GirlsManchester


Jan of Y7 preceeding entry


January following exams.For Sixth Form at least a grade A or 7 at GCSE in the subjects they wish to study, good passes in English and Mathematics and having at least five GCSEs at grade 7 or above / A* or A grades

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