School Open Day Events – Altrincham & Sale

Education & Childcare, Schools

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

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)

https://forms.gle/GVZTvVzd8Q1NPchb6

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/

St Mary’s CE Primary School and Nursery

St Mary’s Road, Sale, M33 6SA

Open Days
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Wednesday 9th December 2026
Wednesday 6th January 2027
Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Wednesday 10th March 2027
Wednesday 5th May 2027
Wednesday 23rd June 2027

9.30am to 10.15am

Find out more on the website

Bowdon Preparatory School

Our next Open Event is 17th November 9.30-11.30.

https://www.bowdonprep.org.uk/

Elmridge Primary School

Click here for information

Altrincham Preparatory School

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

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

Monday 12^th 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

20^th October 9-10am

24^th November 9-10am

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

Stamford Park Primary School, Altrincham

Dates below and more information here

In Year Open Mornings
Wednesday 9th September
Thursday 1st October
Tuesday 10th November
Wednesday 16th December

Reception Open Mornings
Wednesday 23rd September
Tuesday 20th October
Wednesday 18th November
Monday 14th December

Nursery Open Mornings
Tuesday 29th September
Wednesday 4th November
Thursday 3rd December

If you would like to attend one of these dates, please email childcare@spprimary.org.uk, providing your child’s name, date of birth and your preferred session date.

Broadheath Primary School

Thursday 19th November, 9.30-11.30am

https://www.broadheathprimaryschool.com/

Oldfield Brow Primary School EYFS Open Mornings

Come and discover what makes Oldfield Brow Primary School such a special place to learn and grow. Our open mornings provide an opportunity for prospective families to tour the school, meet our staff and see our nurturing Early Years environment in action.

Dates:

Thursday 12th November, 9:00am-10:30am
Tuesday 13th January, 9:00am-10:30am

To book a place or find out more, please contact the school on 0161 926 8646 or email office@oldfield-brow.com.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Come and explore our vibrant EYFS classrooms at Holy Family – a warm, welcoming space where little learners thrive.

11^th Nov 9.30 – 10.30

19^th Nov 1.30 – 2.30

Call for more information: 0161 962 5397

Email: admin@holyfamilysalemoor.co.uk

Lime Tree Primary Academy

Budworth Road, Sale, M33 2RP

Open days:

Thursday 5th November 26 – 9.30am

Wednesday 18th November 26 – 9.30am

Thursday 3rd December 26 – 4pm

Monday 11th January 27 – 9.30am

T: 0161 905 0790

www.limetree.bright-futures.co.uk

Park Road Sale Primary School

Stay and Play sessions – these sessions are an exciting opportunity to explore
the setting with your child and meet our experienced Early Years team.

• Tuesday 10th November 4.00-5.00pm – Reception Class
• Thursday 26th November 4.00-5.00pm – Nursery Class
• Tuesday 8th December 4.00-5.00pm – Reception and Nursery Class

School tours – This is a great chance for parents to hear more about our school
and its values and to see the school and Early Years department in action.
• Wednesday 7th October @ 10am
• Thursday 22nd October @2.00pm
• Thursday 12th November @ 2.00pm
• Thursday 3rd December @ 10.00am
• Wednesday 13th January @ 10.00am

If you have any questions about the stay and play sessions, school tours
or our Early Years department please call 0161 973 1392 or email the
school office on admin@parkroadsale.trafford.sch.uk

Bollin Primary School, Bowdon

Open Days – Thursday 8 October & Tuesday 3 November

Please contact the school office on 0161 928 8900 or via bollinadmin@inspiringlearners.co.uk to reserve a place

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

SECONDARY SCHOOLS – NON SELECTIVE

2026 dates have now passed

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)