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Altrincham College

Academy converter · Altrincham · WA15 8QW

Ages 11–18 · 973 pupils · Trafford

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

48.2

Overall absence

9.1%

Admissions demand

0.67 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.03
−20+2
Attainment 848.2
English & maths grade 5+49%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.5%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
6.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
898

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.67 · Often has places

1st preferences

103

Places offered

182

1st-preference offers

75

Total preferences (any rank)
1,130
Preferred offers (top 3)
182
Applications from outside LA
113
Offers to outside-LA applicants
8
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

973 pupils · 1,018 places

Pupils on roll
973
Boys / girls
474 / 499
School capacity
1,018
Capacity fill
973 / 1,018 (96%)
Free school meals
29.7%
FSM pupils
257
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ACHIEVE AND LEARN TRUST
Academy trust
ACHIEVE AND LEARN TRUST
Sponsor
South Manchester Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Andy Keegan

Location

Address
Green Lane, Timperley
Postcode
WA15 8QW
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 academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Altrincham, Trafford, 973 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 29.7%.

Open schools in Altrincham
32
Secondary schools in Altrincham
8
Academies among open schools in Altrincham
34% (11)
Open schools in WA15
18
Secondary in WA15
4
Open schools in Trafford LA
104
Secondary in Trafford LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in AltrinchamNear WA15

  • Wellington School

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    Altrincham · WA15 7RH · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence6.6%

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  • Saint Ambrose College

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    • Att873.7
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    • EM5+97%
    • Absence4.4%

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  • Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Att879.9
    • P81.3
    • EM5+100%
    • Absence5.0%

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  • North Cestrian School

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    • Att855.0
    • P80.5
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Loreto Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Att876.3
    • P81.1
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.3%

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  • Dixons Newall Green Academy

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    Ages 11–16

    • Absence14.5%
    • FSM56.6%
    • Demand0.69

    1.4 miles away

  • Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA14 2NL · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

    • Att881.6
    • P81.0
    • EM5+99%
    • Absence4.8%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andy Keegan
Telephone
01619807173
Website
http://www.altrinchamcollege.com/

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