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Altrincham College

Goodgraded 17/05/2022Ages 11–18982 pupilsNone
Altrincham, WA15 8QW
Trafford

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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 17/05/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals28.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.5%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.5
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry29%
EBacc average point score4.19

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.5
Value added+0.12Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
Retention94%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

All schools in AltrinchamSee the full area report for WA15 8QW