What is Horizons?

Horizons is an Entrance Exam Familiarisation Programme offered to Year 5 pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium. The aim of the programme is to substantially increase the number of pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium and Looked After Children who sit the Trafford Consortium entrance examination and secure a place at one of our schools.

Which Grammar Schools are Involved in Horizons?

Horizons is proudly offered the Trafford Consortium of Grammar Schools:

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

Sale Grammar School

Stretford Grammar School

Urmston Grammar School

Who Can Attend Horizons?

The programme is open to Year 5 pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium funding. This means that Year 5 pupils who are Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children or who are/have been eligible for means-tested Free School Meals at any point in the last 6 years are eligible to attend.

What Does the Horizons Programme Involve?

Horizons is a 12-week programme which begins during the Summer term of Year 5. It aims to enhance your child's literacy and numeracy skills and equip them with the skills required for the consortium's entrance examination. However, it is much more than just this! As part of the programme, we also provide the opportunity for you to visit a selection of Trafford Grammar Schools, meet members of our school communities, take part in enrichment activities which showcase our school facilities and access online exam familiarisation materials. Parents/carers have access to support with our admissions processes and can find out more about the extensive Pupil Premium support that we offer to eligible families. The course is designed to provide all participants with a fun and memorable flavour of life at a Trafford Grammar School, regardless of whichever secondary school they eventually opt to attend. 

How Do I Apply For An Horizons Place?

In January, we email primary schools in Trafford and beyond with information about how they can nominate eligible Year 5 pupils for a place on the course. If your child is in receipt of Pupil Premium and you would like them to attend, please speak to your child's primary school. If the primary school has not received the relevant information, please ask them to contact horizons@agsb.co.uk directly.