Secondary schools

High schools (non-selective)

These are the secondary schools in Trafford where you do not need to sit a test to be considered for a place. 

Altrincham area (WA14 and WA15)

• Altrincham College (academy)
• Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (faith)
• North Cestrian School (academy)
• Wellington School (academy)

Partington area (M31)

• Broadoak School (academy) 

Sale area (M33 and M23)

• Ashton-on-Mersey School (academy)
• Sale High School (foundation)

Stretford area (M15, M16, M17 and M32)

• Lostock High School (community)
• Stretford High School (foundation) 

Urmston area (M41)

• Flixton Girls School (girls) (academy)
• St. Anthony's Catholic College (faith) (academy)
• Wellacre Academy (boys) (academy)

Grammar schools (selective)

To be considered for a place at a grammar school, your child must pass the entrance test. If you want to apply for a grammar school place, you must apply through the application portal. You should contact the school directly to check about test dates.

Altrincham area

• Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (academy)
• Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (academy)
• Loreto Grammar School (girls) (faith) (academy)
• St. Ambrose College (boys) (faith) (academy)

Sale area

• Sale Grammar School (academy)

Stretford area

• Stretford Grammar School (foundation)

Urmston area

• Urmston Grammar School (academy)