Entry into Year 7 in September 2027 Entrance Examination 2026

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 10:00AM on 27TH JUNE 2026

Loreto is a selective Catholic Grammar School and as such an Entrance Examination needs to be taken. The Entrance Examination for Year 7 Entry in September 2027 will take place on Friday, 18th September 2026.

How to register:

Please click here to register your daughter for the Entrance Examination.

Registration opens at 10:00am on Saturday 27th June 2026. This is for candidates with a date of birth between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016.

The deadline for registration is 1:00pm on 31st July 2026. Late Applications cannot be accepted.

Paper order and lengths:

1) Mathematics - 45 minutes

2) English - GL: 45 minutes

3) Verbal Reasoning - GL: 50 minutes

Familiarisation Materials for the Entrance Examination

Here are some familiarisation materials provided by GL Assessment:

Verbal reasoning parent's guide including answers
Verbal reasoning paper 1 and Answer sheet
Verbal reasoning paper 2 and Answer sheet
Verbal reasoning paper 3 and Answer sheet
English parent's guide including answers
English paper 1 and Answer sheet
English paper 2 and Answer sheet

In addition, GL Assessment provide papers which you can purchase:

Verbal reasoning practice papers

English practice papers

Baptism Certificates:

Where applicable, for baptised candidates of any religious denomination, your daughter's original Baptism Certificate should be sent to: Loreto Grammar School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AH.

Please ensure to enclose a stamped addressed envelope for its return. This must be submitted no later than 10th July 2026.

Please note that we do not accept scanned or electronic copies.

You are welcome to bring your daughter's Baptism Certificate to Open Day for submission. A scanned copy will be taken and given back to you on the day.

SEND or Medical Needs:

If your daughter has been identified as having SEND or medical needs, you will need to provide a letter from the SEND Coordinator of your daughter’s current Primary School, along with any diagnostic reports or information from the medical professionals involved with her care, detailing her needs, support and normal way of working in assessment / examination conditions.

This information must be submitted no later than 10th July 2026.