Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham, WA14 2RS · Trafford · Grammar school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 237 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 99.5 · 100 | 30% | 2.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.32 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 79.1 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 98.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 78.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.32 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Y12 Combo, Intermediate String Ensemble, and West Side Story. Sports include skiing, while arts and music cover the School Choir, Big Band, and Wind Ensemble. Trips include the Berlin Tour, Outlook Expeditions, and World Challenge.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,432 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,231. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the highest grades in music? How does the school integrate the Berlin Tour into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils and students "exude kindness" and demonstrate "the highest levels of respect, responsibility and resilience." Leaders are "exceedingly ambitious," fostering an environment where learners "relish the challenge to excel" and achieve "impressive" academic results. The inspection highlights a "well-crafted curriculum" and "exemplary" behaviour, with sixth-form students serving as "positive role models" for younger pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and balanced" curriculum that builds "seamlessly on the knowledge that they have already acquired."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use "suitably demanding activities" to help pupils acquire complex information.
- Staff provide "exceptional" support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), empowering them to "overcome the specific barriers that they face."
- Pupils engage in a "highly ambitious programme of wider personal development," gaining deep understanding of safety, relationships, and societal contribution.
- Leaders and staff maintain a "strong community spirit," with staff describing leaders as "kind and supportive" who ensure workload is manageable.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring pupils feel safe and staff making "effective use of leaders’ systems to report concerns" while providing high levels of pastoral care.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 79.9 |
| 2024/25 | 78.5 |
| 2025/26 | 79.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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