School Open Days
School open events are usually organised throughout the year. There may be school open days, taster days, open mornings or evenings. Whatever the event, prospective parents are normally invited to visit classrooms, hear a talk by the headteacher or the head of the relevant section of the school, ask teachers and pupils about the school. Open events are aimed at families looking for a school place for their child to start the following September, but it’s a good idea to have your first visits a year before and then revisit the schools you are most interested in.
Here is this year’s list for Greater Manchester and Cheshire put together by Mums&Dads Magazine. Schools are welcome to add their information either via contact form or through the comments box below.
Altrincham Preparatory School for Boys
Saturday 3rd October 2026, 9.30am – 12 noon
Tuesday 17th November 2026, 9.30am – 11.30am
Altrincham Preparatory School, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Cheshire WA14 2RR
Tel. 0161 928 3366
E.mail nursery@altprep.co.uk, enquiries@altprep.co.uk
Beech Hall School
Book an Open Morning at Their website.
Open Morning:
Thursday 17th September 2026, 9.30am – 12noon
Friday 20th November 2026, 9.30am – 12noon
School Taster Days and Settler Sessions within the Nursery:
All throughout the school year. For more info or to make arrangements please contact the Registrar.
Beech Hall School, Tytherington, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 2EG
Tel: 01625 422192 secretary@beechhallschool.org
E.mail secretary@beechhallschool.org
Bolton School
Register for open events at the school’s website.
Sixth Form Open Evening for both Divisions
Tuesday 1st October 2026, 7pm – 9pm
Whole School Open Morning for all the campus
Saturday 10th October 2026, 9.30am – 1.45pm
Junior Boys’ and Junior Girls’ Taster Mornings
Saturday 14th November 2026, 9.30am – 12noon
Boys’ Division Taster Morning For Year 6 boys and their parents,
Thursday 19th November 2026
Girls’ Division Taster Morning For Year 6 girls and their parents,
Wednesday 25th November 2026
Please call 01204 840201 to book onto one of these events.
Virtual Tour available on the website
Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
Tel: 01204 840201
E.mail: info@boltonschool.org
Bowdon Preparatory School
School Open Morning
Tuesday 17th November 2026, 9.30 – 11.30am
Virtual Tour available on the website.
You could book a short zoom call with Mrs Gee, our Headmistress or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
It is possible to arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with Admissions Officer to discuss entry the school.
Bowdon Prep School
Ashley Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2LT
Tel: 0161 928 0678
Email: office@bowdonprep.org.uk
Brabyns Preparatory School
Brabyns Preparatory School,
34-36 Arkwright Rd, Marple, Stockport SK6 7DB
Tel: 0161 427 2395
E.mail: admin@brabynsprepschool.co.uk
Bridgewater School
Sixth Form Open Evening: Tuesday 6th October 2026, 6pm – 8pm
Whole School Open Day: Saturday 7th November 2026, 10am – 2pm
Senior School Entrance Exam: Monday 2nd November 2026 to Friday 29th January 2027
Check Senior School Admissions for further details
You could check website for virtual open day experience or contact the school to arrange a private weekday appointment or personal tour.
Bridgewater School, Drywood Hall, Worsley Rd, Worsley, M28 2WQ
Tel: 0161 794 1463
E.mail: admin@bwslive.co.uk
Bury Grammar Schools
Whole School Open Evening: Thursday 24th September 2026, 5pm – 8pm
Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 26th September 2024, 10am – 2pm
Pre-School Open Morning:
Friday 16th October 2026, 9.30am – 11am
Senior School Experience Day for year 6 pupils:
Wednesday 4nd November 2026
STARS – Senior Taster Lessons:
Saturday 07nd November 2026
Saturday 14nd November 2026
Saturday 21nd November 2026
Saturday 28nd November 2026
Primary Experience Day, year 1-6 bookings are recommended:
Tuesday 24th November 2026
Primary Division Assessment Morning:
Thursday 7th January 2027
Thursday 25th February 2027
11+ Entrance Examination for entry into Year 7 in September 2027:
Thursday 21nd January 2027
Check school’s website for videos:
Year 6 into Year 7 Online Experience Days
Sixth Form Online Experience Day
Life in Sixth Form video made by current Sixth Form students
and more
If you are unable to visit us in person, you could explore our 45-acre campus online through school’s Virtual Tour, available on school’s website.
Boys School: Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0HN
Tel: 0161 797 2700
Girls School: Bridge Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0HH
Tel: 0161 797 2808
Cheadle Hulme School
Whole School Open House Event
Saturday 26th September 2026, 9am – 1pm
Sixth Form Options Evening
Monday 8 October 2026, 6pm – 9pm
Financial Assistance Information Evening
Tuesday 13th October 2026, 6pm
Senior School Entrance Examination for Year 7 entry in September 2027:
Tuesday 5th January 2027
Personalized Tours
Private tour which can be tailored to suit your individual needs are available. Contact the school for details and availability.
Virtual Open Events available on the website:
Senior School Virtual Open Week
Infant & Junior Virtual Open Event
Sixth Form Open Event
Senior School Entrance Examination:
Monday 16th January 2025
Cheadle Hulme School, Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6EF
Tel. 0161 488 3330
E.mail admissions@chschool.co.uk
Chetham’s School of Music
The UK’s largest specialist music school, offering an unparalleled music and academic education in the heart of Manchester. Entry by audition; government funding up to full fees. Newly expanded Junior department in 2018-19.
Please note: Chetham’s does not accept admissions in Years 11 or 13.
Open Days booking required:
Saturday 17th October 2026, 10am · 1.30pm
Saturday 13th February 2027, 10am · 1.30pm
Advice and auditions available throughout the year.
Chetham’s School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB
Tel: 0161 834 9644
E.mail hello@chethams.com
Forest Preparatory School
Early Years Outdoor Play Open Morning:
Saturday 19th September 2026 | 10am – 11am
School Open Morning: Saturday 6th March 2027, 10am – 12noon
Personalised Tours available throughout the year.
Forest Preparatory School, Moss Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6LJ
Tel: 0161 980 4075
E.mail enquiries@forestschool.co.uk
The Grange School
Year 2 Experience Taster Days, Junior School:
Thursday 8th October 2026
Early Years and Junior School Open Day:
Saturday 19th September 2026
School tour starting at 9.30 am and 11.15 am
Whole School Open Day:
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Junior School tour at 9.30am
Senior School tours at 9.30am, 11.15am and 1pm
Early Years Mornings:
Autumn Adventures – Friday 2nd October 2026
Winter Wonders – Wednesday 18th November 2026
Summertime Smiles – Friday 7th May 2027
Pre-school Taster Sessions for children considering pre-school in September 2027:
Wednesday 9th September 2026, 8.45am – 10:15am
Friday 6thNovember 2026, 8:45am – 10:15am
Explore! Days for pupils currently in Year 6 wishing to join the Senior School:
Thursday 5th November 2026
Tuesday 10th November 2026
Thursday 12th November 2026
Sixth Form Insight Taster Days for current Year 11 students entry into the Sixth Form
Contact our Admissions Team on admissions@grange.org.uk to arrange an Insight Day in November or December 2026
Discover! Days for current Year 5 pupils for 11+ entry into the Senior School:
Thursday 10th June 2027
Tuesday 15th June 2027
Thursday 17th June 2027
Senior and Junior Virtual Tours are available on the website.
Private tours and Insight Days are available.
The Grange School, Bradburns Ln, Hartford, Northwich CW8 1LU
Tel: 1606 539 039
E.mail admissions@grange.org.uk
Greenbank Preparatory School
School, Preschool and Nursery Open Morning:
Saturday, 3th October 2026, 10am · 12noon
Greenbank Preparatory School, Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 6HU
Tel: 0161 485 3724
info@greenbankschool.co.uk
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Open Morning: Saturday 10th October 2026, 9.30am – 12 noon
Open Evening: Thursday 15th October 2026, 5.30pm – 8pm
In Session Open Mornings:
Tuesday 15th September, 9.15am – 11.00am
Thursday 24th September, 9.15am – 11.00am
Wednesday 30th September, 9.15am – 11.00am
Wednesday 18th November 2026, 9.15am – 11.00am
Virtual Tour is available on the website
Personal Tours are available, by appointment only.
Hulme Hall Grammar School,75 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6LA
Tel: 0161 485 3524
E.mail secretary@hulmehallschool.org
King’s School, Macclesfield
Sixth Form Open Evening (for entry in 2027)
Wednesday 30th September 2026, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Whole School Open Day:
Saturday 10th October 2026
Infants & Juniors: 9am – 1pm
Seniors & Sixth Form: 10am – 2pm
Junior Discovery Day for pupils currently in Years 2 – 4:
Thursday 12th November 2026, 9am – 3pm
Sixth Form Option Evening
Thursday 12th November 2026, 6pm
11+ Entrance exam for September 2027 entry: 15th January 2027
Infant & Junior Open Morning for children wishing to join the school in September 2027-29:
Saturday 6th March 2027, 10am – 12noon
Infant & Junior Taster Morning for families considering joining King’s in September 2027 and 2028:
Thursday 22th April 2027
Senior School Taster Day – for Year 5:
Friday 2th July 2027, 9am – 2.40pm
Individual tours during the school day are available. Booking is essential. For details and to book, please contact the Admissions Department on 01625 260000.
Location – please note that there are two sites:
Infants & Juniors and Senior Girls (11-16 years) – Fence Avenue site (SK10 1LS)
Senior Boys (11-16 years) and Sixth Form – Cumberland Street site (SK10 1DA)
Postal:
The King’s School, Cumberland Street , Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1DA
Tel. 01625 260000
admissions@kingsmac.co.uk
Lady Barn House School
Whole School Open Morning:
Saturday 26th September 2026, 9.30 – 12noon
Pre-booking for events required
If you wish to view the school on a different day or at more convenient time, please contact the school.
Lady Barn House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1JE
Tel. 0161 428 2912
admissions@ladybarnhouse.org
Manchester Grammar School
Whole School Open Events
Open Evening: Thursday 24th September 2026 4.30pm – 7pm
Open Morning: Saturday 14th November 2026 9.30am – 12 noon
Sixth Form Admissions Evening for September 2026 entry:
Thursday 12th November 2026, 6pm – 8pm
Entrance Examination for September 2027 entry:
Wednesday 13th January 2027
There is no need to pre-register for whole school open events; simply turn up and we will be happy to show you around the school.
The Manchester Grammar School,
Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT (satellite navigation M14 6HL)
For questions please contact our Admissions Manager, Kath Heathcote:
Tel. 0161 224 7201 ext Ex 234
E.mail k.heathcote@mgs.org
Manchester High School for Girls
Sixth Form Open Evening (A-levels):
Thursday 24th September 2026, 5pm – 8.30pm
Senior School Open Evening (11+):
Thursday 15th October 2026, 6pm – 8.30pm
Whole School Open Morning (4-18)
Saturday 14th November 2026, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Working Day Tour:
Friday 20th November 2026, between 10am and 12.30pm
Reception and Pre-School Come & Play for 2027 or 2028 entry:
Saturday 21th November 2026, 9.30am – 11am
Preparatory Department Open Morning
Saturday 13th March 2027, TBC
Personal “Working Day” Tours available
Private weekday appointments can be arranged by contacting the Registrar on 0161 224 0447 or emailing Mrs Paula Percival at registrar@mhsg.manchester.sch.uk
Manchester High School for Girls, Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS
Tel. 0161 224 0447
administration@mhsg.manchester.sch.uk
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Open Morning: Friday 6th November 2026, 9am · 11am
129-131 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2PW
Tel. 0161 445 4521
E.mail: office@moorallertonschool.manchester.sch.uk
North Cestrian Grammar School: (senior school)
School Open Evening: Thursday 17th September 2026, 4.20pm · 7.30pm
North Cestrian Grammar School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ
Tel. 0161 928 1856
E.mail: office@ncgs.co.uk
Pownall Hall School
You can arrange a personal visit during term time to see the school in action.
Pownall Hall School, Carrwood Road, Pownall Park, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5DW
Tel. 01625 523141
genoffice@pownallhallschool.co.uk
The Ryley Preparatory School
Open Week: 13th – 16th October 2026
Personal Tours available
The Ryleys, Ryleys Lane, Alderly Edge, SK9 7UY
Tel. 01625 583241
reception@theryleys.com
Sandbach School
Sandbach School Open Evening: Thursday 17th September 2026, 4pm – 7pm
Sandbach School Tours for Autumn 2026:
Tuesday 22ndth September
Tuesday 29th September
Thursday 1st October
Tuesday 6th October
Thursday 8th October
Tuesday 13th October
Thursday 15th October
Tuesday 20th October
Thursday 22nd October
Book through the website or by phoning to Main Reception on 01270 758870
Sandbach School, Crewe Rd, Sandbach, Cheshrie CW11 3NS
Tel. 01270 758870
E.mail: enquiries@sandbachschool.org
St Ambrose Prep School
Open Morning:
Saturday 28th February 2026, 9.30 – 11.30am
St. Ambrose Preparatory School, Wicker Lane, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 0HE
Tel. 0161 903 9193
secretary@stambroseprep.co.uk
St Bede’s College Preparatory School
College Entrance Examination (11+): Saturday 10th January 2026
School Open Morning
Friday 27th February 2026
College, Prep & Sixth Form Tours:
Wednesday 11th March 2026, 9:30am
Thursday 12thWhole School Open Morning
Tuesday 17th March, 9:30am
College Year 7 Taster Day
Wednesday 13th May 2026
You can also make an appointment to visit the school at any time during the academic year.
Alexandra Park, Manchester, M16 8HX
College : 0161 226 3323
enquiries@stbedescollege.co.uk
Prep : 0161 226 7156
prepschool@stbedescollege.co.uk
Stella Maris School
Open Day:
Thursday 26th September 2025, 9.30 – 11.30am & 1 – 3pm
Thursday 9th October 2025, 9.30 – 11.30am & 1 – 3pm
You could always arrange a personal tour on another day at your own convenience or a free Taster Session for your child to experience a morning or afternoon of school life.
Stella Maris School, St. John’s Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3BR
Tel. 0161 432 0532
Email: office@stellamarisschool.co.uk
Stockport Grammar School
Entrance Exam: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Nursery Open Event, booking is essential:
Friday 24th April 2026, 9 – 10.30 am
Year 5 Taster Days booking essential:
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Thursday 21st May 2026
Tusday 16th June 2026
School day tours available throughout the school year so that you and your family can see what SGS is like on a normal school day and meet our children and staff. You could also book a taster day on any convenient day from September to April.
Stockport Grammar School, Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7AF
Senior School tel: 0161 456 9000
Junior School tel: 0161 419 2405
sgs@stockportgrammar.co.uk
Terra Nova School
Personal tours are offered
Terra Nova School, Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8BT
Tel: 01477 571251
To register for open day please call Admissions on 01477 571261 or email
Email: admissions@tnschool.co.uk
Trinity Church of England School
Open Evening for prospective 6th Form & Y7 students:
Thursday 24th September 2026, 6-8:30pm
Book your place on a tour by contacting school reception on 0161 212 1900 or e-mailing admissions@trinityhigh.com
Trinity C of E High School, Cambridge Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6HP
Tel. 0161 212 1900
admissions@trinityhigh.com
William Hulme’s Grammar School
Year 7 Open Evening
Thursday, 2th October 2025, 4.30pm – 7pm, no booking required
6 Form Open Evening
Thursday, 16th October 2025, 5pm – 7pm,
William Hulme’s Grammar School, Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Tel. 0161 226 2054
Email: enquiries@whgs-academy.org
Admissions Email: admissions@whgs-academy.org
The School is Open for Enquiries
Term time: 08:30 – 18:00
Holidays: 08:30 – 16:00
Wilmslow Preparatory School
Open Morning:
Saturday 19th September 2026, 10am – 12noon
Wilmslow Preparatory School, Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5EG
Tel: 01625 524246
Email: secretary@wilmslowprep.co.uk
Withington Girls’ School
Junior Withington in Action:
Wednesday 30 th September 2026, 1.15pm
Sixth Form Information Evening:
Wednesday 7th October 2026, 6pm – 8pm
Withington in Action (for Year 7 entry in September 2027 only):
Monday 12th October 2026, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Whole School Open Evening:
Thursday 5th November 2026, 4.30 – 6.30pm
Whole School Open Morning:
Saturday 7th November 2026, 10am – 12noon
Junior School Taster Mornings:
Year 3 Taster Morning, if your daughter is in Year 2:
Tuesday 17th November 2026
Year 5 Taster Morning, if your daughter is in Year 4:
Wednesday 18th November 2026
Year 4 Taster Morning, if your daughter is in Year 3:
Thursday 19th November 2026
Senior School Taster Days for girls currently in Year 5 or 6:
Saturday 21st November 2026, 9.15am – 12.00pm
Saturday 28th November 2026, 9.15am – 12.00pm
11+ Entrance Examination for entry into Year 7 in September 2027
Friday 8th January 2027
Junior Withington in Action:
Tuesday 9th March 2027
Pre-registration for open events is strongly recommended
Virtual Open Events 2020 available on the website
School Tours: You are welcome to have a tour of the School either during the school day or just after school has finished. If you would like to arrange to visit the School, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Louise Jefferies, on jefferiesl@wgs.org or 0161 224 1077
Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL
Tel. 0161 224 1077
office@wgs.org
Although every effort is made to ensure that information is correct at time of going to press, M&D cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions. We strongly advise you to check details with schools before attending their open days.