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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

Trafford, WA14 2NLSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2022
Progress 8
+1.01
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
310 1st-choice / 208 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#79 of 3,141 nationally

About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

If you're a parent in Trafford considering Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, the numbers alone tell a compelling story about demand and satisfaction. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 462 applications for 208 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.22. Of those, 310 put it as their first preference, and 207 first-preference offers were made – meaning almost every first-choice applicant secured a place, but competition remains fierce. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in this data, the sheer volume of applications and the fact it's consistently oversubscribed signal strong local confidence. It's one of four schools in Trafford rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent inspection in 2022 awarded top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That's a clean sweep that reinforces why so many families put it at the top of their list.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCavendish Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 2NL
HeadteacherStephanie Gill
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils1,384
Free School Meals (FSM)5.3%
School Capacity1,384 / 1,370 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 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, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteSixth Form CentreScience LabsAstro TurfMusic RoomsGymnasiumSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingMartial ArtsRugbyHockeyAthleticsDanceRoundersCricketRowingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseChoirDuke of EdinburghArt ClubCodingOrchestraModel United NationsScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:30

Source: aggs.trafford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.