The Trafford and Stockport College Group
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About The Trafford and Stockport College Group
The Trafford and Stockport College Group, a state secondary for students aged 16 to 99, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, with inspectors awarding Good marks across all four graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.24, which is classified as Above average nationally. This means students typically achieve nearly a quarter of a grade more per subject than their peers with similar starting points. In Trafford, a high-performing local authority where the average Progress 8 score sits at 0.36, the school ranks 10th out of 19 schools of the same type. While it doesn’t match the exceptional scores of local grammar schools like Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (1.32) or Loreto Grammar School (1.06), its positive progress score shows it adds real value for its students.
Looking deeper at the 2023/24 exam results, the school’s Attainment 8 score of 46.6 translates to an average of just under a grade 5 per subject. The basics measure, which tracks students achieving a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, stands at 39.4 per cent, while the grade 4 or above threshold reaches 63.2 per cent. The English Baccalaureate entry rate is a strong 63.7 per cent, though the proportion of students achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above is 24.9 per cent. Subject-level Progress 8 scores reveal an interesting split: maths progress is notably strong at 0.36, while English progress sits slightly below average at -0.07. The open element, covering other GCSE subjects, shows positive progress of 0.19. With 38.8 per cent of students eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged cohort, making its above-average progress all the more noteworthy.
The school is heavily oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 666 applications for 205 places and 219 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.25. Facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, science labs, and a sixth form centre, though the school does not have an official sixth form. Sports offered include cricket, rugby, netball, and martial arts, while clubs range from Eco Club and Model UN to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Debate. The school provides SEND support for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Parent views are broadly positive: 76 per cent would recommend the school, and 86 per cent agree or strongly agree that their child does well. This is a solid, well-regarded choice for families in Trafford seeking a non-selective post-16 option with strong academic progress and a broad range of facilities.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Manchester Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 5PQ |
| Headteacher | James Scott |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,020 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.24)
977th of 3,141
Nationally
99th of 445
In North West
10th of 19
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/233%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 165 pupils).
- FE college55%
- Sixth form college25%
- Employment7%
- Not sustained7%
- School sixth form (stay)3%
- Apprenticeship3%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
78 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed205
666
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
219 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British72.5%
- Asian9.4%
- Mixed7.0%
- White (other)3.5%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Manchester Road, Altrincham
Trafford, WA14 5PQ
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