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.
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.
Register your place here: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
16th June 2026, 9.30-11.30.
Elmridge Primary School
Click here for information
Altrincham Preparatory School
- Tuesday 16th June 2026: Whole School Open Morning 9.30am – 11.30am
Families can also book a Bespoke Tour at a time to suit.
Contact Miss White on 0161 928 3366 or admissions@altprep.co.uk
St Ambrose Prep School
Open Day – Thursday 26th June, 9.30-11.30am
Call 0161 903 9193 or email secretary@stambroseprep.co.uk to book an appointment
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
Cloverlea Primary School, Timperley
EYFS open evening on the 23rd April – 3.45 to 5pm
cloverleaprim.admin@trafford.gov.uk
To add information about your school’s open day, please email altrincham@raring2go.co.uk
SECONDARY SCHOOLS – SELECTIVE
Dates to be confirmed, open days typically take place in May/ June/ July
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)
SECONDARY SCHOOLS – NON SELECTIVE (2026 dates to be added)
Open days typically take place in September
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic School, Altrincham
North Cestrian School, Altrincham
https://www.northcestrian.co.uk/
Sale High School, Sale
https://salehighschool.org.uk/new-starters/open-evenings/
Ashton on Mersey School. Sale
Altrincham College, Altrincham
https://www.altrinchamcollege.com
Wellington School, Timperley
Broadoak School, Partington
To add information about your school’s open day, please email altrincham@raring2go.co.uk