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Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Altrincham · WA14 4DS

Ages 3–11 · 211 pupils · Trafford

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

69%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-10

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)69%
Higher standard (RWM)18%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
113.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.9%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
221

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

211 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
211
Boys / girls
95 / 116
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
211 / 210 (100%)
Free school meals
14.9%
FSM pupils
31
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Halliwell

Location

Address
Townfield Road
Postcode
WA14 4DS
Town
Altrincham
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Trafford
District
Trafford
Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Altrincham, Trafford, 211 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 14.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Altrincham
32
Primary schools in Altrincham
18
Academies among open schools in Altrincham
34% (11)
Open schools in WA14
16
Primary in WA14
8
Open schools in Trafford LA
104
Primary in Trafford LA
64

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AltrinchamNear WA14

  • Navigation Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Altrincham · WA14 1NG · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence3.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Stamford Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Altrincham · WA15 9JB · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Oldfield Brow Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Altrincham · WA14 4LE · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.5%

    1.0 miles away

  • Broadheath Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Community school · Primary

    Altrincham · WA14 5JQ · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.8%

    1.0 miles away

  • Willows Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Altrincham · WA15 6PP · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence3.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • St Hugh's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Altrincham · WA15 6TQ · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.9%

    1.1 miles away

  • Park Road Academy Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Altrincham · WA14 5AP · Trafford

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence3.9%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Halliwell
Telephone
01619287288
Website
www.altrinchamceprimaryschool.co.uk

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