Classpot

Altrincham College

Trafford, WA15 8QWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.03
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
92 1st-choice / 186 places
Ranking
#1,605
of 3,141 nationally

About Altrincham College

Altrincham College is a state secondary school in Trafford that is clearly in high demand among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 1,100 applications for just 186 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 5.91. That means nearly six families applied for every available spot, and only 68 of those offers went to first-preference applicants out of 92 who put the school top of their list. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications suggests strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Andy Keegan and has a non-selective, mixed intake for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is not a boarding school and has no nursery provision, but it does have an official sixth form. With 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community, and its facilities include playing fields, art studios, a sixth form centre, an ICT suite, music rooms, and a theatre.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGreen Lane, Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 8QW
HeadteacherAndy Keegan
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils982
Free School Meals (FSM)27.0%
School Capacity982 / 1,018 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsArt StudiosSixth Form CentreICT SuiteMusic RoomsTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballRugbySwimmingMartial ArtsBadmintonHockey

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperArt ClubDramaBook ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghCodingChessFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:05

Source: altrinchamcollege.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Altrincham College

Altrincham College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.