Saint Ambrose College: 11+ test and key dates

Saint Ambrose College is a boys grammar school in Altrincham. It sets its own entrance test.

Checked Mon 9 Nov 2026. Dates can change, so confirm them with the school.

Location
Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 0HE
Pupils
Boys
Entrance test
St Ambrose College Entrance Examination
Subjects tested
Verbal reasoning (50 min, GL Assessment), maths (35 min, in-house, KS2 to end of Year 5) and English (35 min, in-house, no creative writing); all multiple choice
Links
School website · Admissions page

Key dates

For entry in September 2027

Sat 27 Jun 2026, 09:30Open morning Source
Mon 6 Jul 2026, 12:00Registration closes Source
Fri 18 Sep 2026Entrance examination Source

Dates come from the school, the council or the test organiser, and were checked on Mon 9 Nov 2026. They can change, so confirm them on the school's admissions page before relying on them.

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