The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 982
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- ACHIEVE AND LEARN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Keegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAltrincham College of Arts
Secondary · Very close
Cloverlea Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Well Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stamford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hale Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Broomwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wellington School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Altrincham College a selective school?
No. Altrincham College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Altrincham College's Ofsted rating?
Altrincham College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Altrincham College?
Altrincham College currently has 982 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Altrincham College take?
Altrincham College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Altrincham College?
Altrincham College is in Altrincham, WA15 8QW, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Altrincham College have a sixth form?
Yes, Altrincham College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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