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Altrincham College
Goodgraded 17/05/2022Ages 11–18982 pupilsFaithNone
Altrincham College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Altrincham, within the Trafford local authority. The school has around 982 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2022, Altrincham College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Altrincham can view Altrincham College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 448.5
Attainment 848.5
England avg 45.1 · was 48.2 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 65% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.19
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.5
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.4
AAB or better11%
Retention94%
Value added+0.12
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake28.2%
Free school meals28.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Altrincham
All schools in Altrincham →Cloverlea Primary School0.5 miWell Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miPictor AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.9 miSaint Ambrose CollegeGood · 0.9 miWillows Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miWellington SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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