Outstanding Academic Results and Secondary School Success
At Forest Park Preparatory School and Nursery, we are incredibly proud of our pupils’ academic achievements and the excellent foundations we provide for their next stage of education.
As an independent preparatory school in Sale, Trafford, we are committed to helping every child achieve their potential, developing the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to thrive at secondary school and beyond.
Our strong academic curriculum, personalised approach to learning and dedicated 11+ preparation programme ensure that pupils are well prepared for entrance examinations and the transition to their chosen senior schools.
2025–2026: 100% Grammar School Entrance Exam Success
We are delighted to celebrate another outstanding year of academic achievement, with 100% of our Year 6 pupils who sat grammar school entrance examinations achieving a pass in 2025–2026.
This exceptional result reflects the hard work and determination of our pupils, alongside the dedication of our experienced teaching team.
Year after year, Forest Park pupils achieve excellent results in entrance examinations for some of the most sought-after grammar and independent secondary schools across Trafford, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
We are particularly proud that our approach combines academic excellence with a nurturing and supportive learning environment, ensuring children leave Forest Park not only well prepared academically, but also as confident, independent and enthusiastic learners.
Our Grammar School Entrance Exam Results
Our consistently strong 11+ results demonstrate Forest Park’s commitment to academic excellence and preparing pupils for the next stage of their education.
| Academic Year | Entrance Exam Success Rate |
|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 100% |
| 2024–2025 | 95% |
| 2023–2024 | 94% |
| 2022–2023 | 100% |
| 2021–2022 | 89% |
| 2020–2021 | 83% |
| 2019–2020 | 95% |
| 2018–2019 | 89% |
| 2017–2018 | 93% |
| 2016–2017 | 78% |
| 2015–2016 | 80% |
Results represent the percentage of pupils who passed the relevant entrance examinations.
Secondary School Destinations
Helping Every Child Find the Right Next Step
Choosing the right secondary school is an important milestone for every family. At Forest Park, we work closely with parents to ensure that each child is supported in finding a school where they will continue to flourish.
Our experienced teachers provide personalised guidance throughout the secondary school admissions process, helping families explore the options available across grammar, independent and other secondary schools.
We recognise that the right school is about more than academic results alone. We encourage families to consider each child’s individual strengths, interests and aspirations, alongside factors such as school ethos, pastoral care, location and extracurricular opportunities.
Where Do Forest Park Pupils Go?
Our pupils consistently progress to a wide range of highly regarded grammar, independent and secondary schools across Trafford, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Our most recent Year 6 leavers secured places at the following schools:
Grammar Schools
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
- Sale Grammar School
- Stretford Grammar School
- Urmston Grammar School
Independent Secondary Schools
- The Manchester Grammar School
- Manchester High School for Girls
- Withington Girls’ School
- Cheadle Hulme School
- Stockport Grammar School
Other Secondary Schools
- St Ambrose College
- Ashton on Mersey School
Every child’s journey is different, and we are proud to support our pupils in securing places at schools that best suit their individual needs and ambitions.
