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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Outstandinggraded 27/09/2022Ages 11–181,421 pupilsFaithNone
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Altrincham, within the Trafford local authority. The school has around 1,421 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2022, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 79.9 and 99% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Altrincham can view Altrincham Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 27/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 878.5
England avg 45.1 · was 79.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1.3
Grade 5+ English & maths99%
England avg 45% · was 100% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths100%
England avg 65% · was 100% in 2023/24
EBacc entry53%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score7.21
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelA-
A-level grade (point score)A-
APS per entry 45.5
A-level grade (best 3)A-
APS best 3: 45.8
AAB or better55%
Retention100%
Value added-0.02
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake5.4%
Free school meals5.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language46.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.0%
Attendance95.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence14.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Altrincham
All schools in Altrincham →Altrincham Preparatory School0.1 miBowdon Preparatory School0.4 miBowdon CofE Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miHale Preparatory School0.4 miAltrincham Grammar School for GirlsOutstanding · 0.5 miNorth Cestrian SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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