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School Open Day Events – Altrincham & Sale

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Below is a list of school open day events – Now being updated for 2026 (scroll down for secondary schools)

The following information has been compiled in good faith. Please check with the individual schools for exact dates, times and any booking requirements.

To add details for your school, please email altrincham@raring2go.co.uk

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (MORE TO BE ADDED)

Forest Preparatory School

Outdoor Play Morning – Sat 19th September 2026
If you’re considering Reception or Nursery for your child, why not come and experience Forest Prep in a relaxed and informal way?
Join us on Saturday 19 September, 10.00–11.00am for a morning of outdoor adventures, creative play and plenty of fresh air.
✔ Explore our outdoor learning space
✔ Enjoy fun activities with your little one
✔ Meet Rosie and Ruby, our pygmy goats
✔ Chat with our friendly team
No speeches or formal tours – just time to play and enjoy the outdoors together.
We are delighted to share that in our very recent ISI Inspection, Forest was awarded ‘All Standards Met’ across all five areas. Inspectors recognised exactly what our families already know, that what makes Forest such a special place to learn and grow truly shines through in every aspect of school life.
If your child’s current school doesn’t feel like the right fit, or you are looking ahead to find the perfect start for your pre-schooler, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover what makes Forest so special.
We currently have places available in:
• Current Reception
• Current Year 2
• Nursery 2027 (for children born between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025)
📩 Register your place here:

www.forestschool.co.uk

Forest Park Preparatory School

Email or contact us here Contact Us | Private School Greater Manchester | Forest Park

https://www.forestparkprep.co.uk/
Bowdon Preparatory School

Find out more here

Elmridge Primary School
Click here for information

St Mary’s CE Primary School and Nursery

St Mary’s Road, Sale, M33 6SA

Early Years’ Open Day – Saturday 10th October 2026

10am to 12pm

Find out more on the website

Altrincham Preparatory School

Saturday 3rd October – whole school open morning 9.30am – 12.00 noon  – Register here : Tours and Open Days

Tuesday 17th November – whole school open morning – Register Here : Tours and Open Days

Monday 12th October – Early Years Stay and Play Morning 9.30am – 11.00 am – email admissions@altprep.co.uk for more information

St Anne’s CE Primary School, Trinity Road, Sale

Open Day – Saturday 10th October 2026

12pm-2pm

Details here

School website

Bowdon Church School

We are having monthly tours. Details can be found using this link on our website. https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=18

The dates of the tours are below. Parents need to email admissions@bowdoncs.org to book a place.
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Altrincham
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Wednesday 10 March 2027
The open mornings run between 9.30am and 11.30am and we kindly ask that parents book on via the following link: St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School Trafford: Admissions
St Joseph’s Primary School, Sale
Open days on:
24 September at 9.15am
8 October at 9.30am
5 November at 4pm
27 November at 9.30am
Bookings can be made via St Joseph’s Primary School Open Event – Fill in form
Cloverlea Primary School, Timperley

20th October 9-10am

24th November 9-10am

https://www.cloverlea.org.uk/

To add information about your school’s open day, please email altrincham@raring2go.co.uk

SECONDARY SCHOOLS – NON SELECTIVE (2026 dates to be added)

Open days typically take place in September

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic School, Altrincham

We are delighted to invite prospective students and their families to our Open Evening on Thursday 24 September 2026 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

https://www.bthcc.org.uk/

North Cestrian School, Altrincham

This event will take place between 4:30pm and 7:30pm on 17/09/2026

https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/

Sale High School, Sale

Our Open Evening will be held on Thursday 8th October 2026, 4pm-7pm.. To register your interest in attending, please fill out this form.

https://salehighschool.org.uk/new-starters/open-evenings/

Ashton on Mersey School. Sale

24th September, 5-8pm

https://aomschool.co.uk/

Altrincham College, Altrincham

This year’s open evening will take place on Thursday 8th October 2026, 5-8pm

https://www.altrinchamcollege.com

Wellington School, Timperley

Broadoak School, Partington

https://broadoakschool.co.uk/

SECONDARY SCHOOLS – SELECTIVE 

2026 dates have now passed

Sale Grammar School – The Sale Grammar School Open Evening for Year 5 parents and children will take place on Thursday 2nd July 2026 between 4:30pm and 7:30pm.  (https://www.salegrammar.co.uk/159/school-admissions)

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys – Date TBC (https://www.agsb.co.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=8)

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls – Open Evening will take place on Thursday 11 June between 4pm-8pm. This is a drop-in event and there is no need to book a place. The Principal, Ms Gill will be giving a talk to parents at several points throughout the evening.  (https://aggs.bright-futures.co.uk/admissions/)

Urmston Grammar School – 17th June (https://www.urmstongrammar.org.uk/admissions)

Stretford Grammar School – Thursday 25th June 2026 – 5pm – 8pm (https://www.stretfordgrammar.com/page/?title=Admissions&pid=151)

Loreto Grammar School – Our next Open Day will take place on Saturday 27th June 2026, from 9:30am – 1:00pm.  https://www.loretogrammar.co.uk/Admissions/Entry-into-Year-7-in-September-2026/)

St Ambrose College – Our next Open Morning will take place on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 9:30 to 12:30 where you will be able to take a guided tour of the facilities from one of our Year 7 students and seek advice on the admission procedures.  You do not need an appointment, please just turn up on the morning.    (https://www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=3)

To add information about your school’s open day, please email altrincham@raring2go.co.uk

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