Altrincham College
Altrincham, WA15 8QW · Trafford · secondary school
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14th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford we can score, 19 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 815 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.2 · 35 | 30% | 1.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.03 · 48 | 25% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.0 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Altrincham College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award and an after-school club. They also participate in the Real Madrid Football Tour, Surrey Storm Netball Tour, and a Music Department Concert Tour to Belgium, alongside a drama masterclass with Michelle Keegan.
Getting in
The published school roll is 973 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,018. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Altrincham College
Overview
Altrincham College is described as a school where leaders have established an "extensive and coherent programme" for personal development, resulting in pupils who feel "recognised, included and well cared for." The report highlights a "welcoming environment" where pupils enjoy learning and benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum," with particular praise for the "impressive" careers education and post-16 provision.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils showing "assurance" about safety and respect for diversity.
- The post-16 provision is rated at a "Strong standard," offering an "ambitious and well-tailored" study programme that prepares students thoroughly for future careers.
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils enjoy a "vast range of experiences," including leadership roles and cultural outings, which build their "readiness for life beyond school."
- Attendance has shown a "marked improvement," with leaders intervening quickly to support those facing barriers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support staff in "adapting teaching activities more consistently" so pupils access the curriculum equally well across all subjects.
- Teachers need to refine how they use checks on learning to provide "clear feedback" and help pupils make "rapid progress."
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.5 |
| 2025/26 | 47.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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