Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, WA14 2NL · Trafford · Grammar school
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2nd 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 the 313 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.2/10 among them, against 9.8/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.0 · 98 | 30% | 2.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.01 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 77.8 · 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 Girls overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 80.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.01 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started 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).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Illustration and Zine Club, Model United Nations, and Debate Society. Sports include Badminton, Hockey, and Taekwondo. Dance options range from Hip Hop to Lyrical. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,381 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,370. 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 support is available for pupils aiming for top grades in English and maths? How are the various dance and art clubs scheduled to avoid timetable conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “remarkably well placed to thrive in a modern society” through a “highly ambitious curriculum” and “extremely supportive relationships” with staff. Leaders ensure all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve exceptionally well while developing strong personal values such as “embracing diversity” and “perseverance”.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “faultless” behaviour and “mature attitudes”, allowing teachers to focus solely on delivering the curriculum.
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious”, with most pupils studying the English Baccalaureate and two modern foreign languages in key stage 3.
- Teachers use “research-informed approaches” and expert subject knowledge to design learning that builds securely on prior knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers and are “fully involved in all aspects of school life”.
- There are “extensive opportunities” beyond the classroom, including a highly influential school council and numerous clubs such as coding, politics, and dance.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and strong links established with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 81.6 |
| 2024/25 | 80.6 |
| 2025/26 | 77.8 |
| 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
- Open evening11 Jun 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
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