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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Trafford, WA14 2RSSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.4×
More first choices than offers made
302 1st-choice / 215 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#16 of 3,141 nationally

About Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a state-funded secondary school in Trafford, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys. DfE data records 1,432 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,231.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (27 Sept 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 78.5 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was A- for 2023/24. admissions data records 302 first-preference applications and 215 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
AddressMarlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 2RS
HeadteacherMr Graeme Wright
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils1,432
Free School Meals (FSM)5.4%
School Capacity1,432 / 1,231 (116% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.