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Altrincham College of Arts

Foundation school · Altrincham · WA15 8QW

Ages 11–18 · Trafford

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
835
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

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
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr P Brooks

Location

Address
Green Lane, Timperley
Postcode
WA15 8QW
Town
Altrincham
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Trafford
District
Trafford
Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Altrincham, Trafford. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

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

  • Altrincham College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA15 8QW · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.2
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence9.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Wellington School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA15 7RH · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

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

    0.8 miles away

  • Saint Ambrose College

    Ofsted: Exceptional

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA15 0HE · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

    • Att873.7
    • P81.0
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence4.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA14 2RS · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

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

    1.2 miles away

  • North Cestrian School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA14 4AJ · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

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

    1.3 miles away

  • Loreto Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Altrincham · WA14 4AH · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

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

    1.4 miles away

  • Dixons Newall Green Academy

    Free schools · Secondary

    Manchester · M23 2SX · Manchester

    Ages 11–16

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

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr P Brooks

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