Results to applications
Trafford 11+ results arrive only days before the 31 October application deadline, so choices need planning early.
Manchester, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in Manchester and Trafford
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for families across Manchester and Trafford. Trafford is a separate borough with its own grammar schools: five of them share one 11+ set by GL Assessment, sat on 14 September 2026 for September 2027 entry, with results due by 21 October and school applications closing on 31 October 2026. Manchester Grammar School and Withington Girls' School are independent and set their own entrance exams. We match a tutor to the exact route and plan lessons around those dates.
- Trafford 11+ and independent entrance support
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Exams and Entrance Routes in Manchester
Dates are for September 2027 entry. Confirm them with Trafford Council or the school before relying on them.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium 11+ | One GL Assessment test for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar, Stretford Grammar and Urmston Grammar. | Test 14 Sep 2026 · results by 21 Oct 2026 |
| Loreto Grammar and St Ambrose College | Trafford's other two grammar schools set their own entrance test. | Test 18 Sep 2026 |
| Secondary school application | Families apply through their home council's common application, listing grammar and non-grammar choices. | Deadline 31 Oct 2026 |
| Independent entrance | Manchester Grammar School, Withington Girls' School and Manchester High School for Girls run their own exams. | Set by each school |
Where students need help
Where Manchester Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often from Manchester and Trafford families.
Two test formats
The consortium test and the Loreto and St Ambrose test are different, and some children sit both.
Independent and grammar together
Families often prepare for a grammar test and an independent school exam in the same autumn.
GCSE board differences
Manchester schools enter AQA, Edexcel and OCR, so revision must follow the right specification.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams Manchester families ask for most.
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
Cambridge MA — IGCSE, A-Level & IB Business and Economics
IGCSE Business StudiesIGCSE EconomicsA-Level Business+3
UCL PhD — A-Level Physics & Engineering Preparation
A-Level PhysicsA-Level MathsIGCSE Physics
Durham First-Class — GCSE Maths Specialist
GCSE MathematicsGCSE Further MathsKS3 Maths
Imperial PhD — GCSE Science & Biology Expert
GCSE BiologyGCSE Combined ScienceA-Level Biology
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureA-Level English
Online tutoring prices in Manchester
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find a Manchester Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to a Manchester page for that curriculum, with board detail and common topic gaps.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in Manchester
GCSE, A-Level and the 11+ lead for Manchester families; IB and IGCSE are available for international routes.
GL Assessment · Independent
11+
Trafford consortium and independent school entrance preparation.
Schools we support
Manchester Schools We Support, by Route
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's own route.
Trafford grammar schools
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and for Girls (WA14), Sale Grammar (M33), Stretford Grammar (M32) and Urmston Grammar (M41), plus Loreto Grammar and St Ambrose College.
Manchester independent schools
Manchester Grammar School (M13), Withington Girls' School and Manchester High School for Girls (M14).
Beyond the city
Cheadle Hulme School (Stockport, SK8) and The King's School, Macclesfield (Cheshire East).
Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham Grammar School for GirlsSale Grammar SchoolStretford Grammar SchoolUrmston GrammarManchester Grammar SchoolWithington Girls' SchoolManchester High School for GirlsCheadle Hulme School
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Areas Our Online and Private Tutors Cover in Manchester
Lessons are online, so we cover all of Greater Manchester. These are the areas families ask about most.
Didsbury and Withington
M20 · Burnage
Altrincham, Hale and Bowdon
WA14 · Trafford
Sale
M33 · Trafford
Stretford
M32 · Trafford
Urmston and Flixton
M41 · Trafford
Rusholme and Longsight
M13
Fallowfield
M14
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 · Stockport
How lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in Manchester
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
4.0/57 reviews on TrustpilotJames P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
Priya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
- 11+
Online and private tutors
Find an Online Tutor in Manchester
Tell us the school route and the next test or exam, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- Trafford 11+ and independent entrance support
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions Manchester Parents Ask
What Manchester families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar, Stretford Grammar and Urmston Grammar. They share one GL Assessment 11+.
Manchester is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
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