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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Academy converter · Altrincham · WA14 2RS

Ages 11–18 · 1,432 pupils · Trafford

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

79.9

Overall absence

5.0%

Admissions demand

1.39 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2022-09-27

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

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+1.32
−20+2
Attainment 879.9
English & maths grade 5+100%
English & maths grade 4+100%
EBacc entry58%

EBacc APS: 7.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.3%
Unauthorised0.4%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,007

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

1.39 · Competitive

1st preferences

305

Places offered

219

1st-preference offers

217

Total preferences (any rank)
493
Preferred offers (top 3)
219
Applications from outside LA
168
Offers to outside-LA applicants
30
Admissions policy (GIAS)
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 fill116%

1,432 pupils · 1,231 places

Pupils on roll
1,432
Boys / girls
1,432 / 0
School capacity
1,231
Capacity fill
1,432 / 1,231 (116%)
Free school meals
5.7%
FSM pupils
59
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys
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: THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Graeme Wright

Location

Address
Marlborough Road, Bowdon
Postcode
WA14 2RS
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.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Altrincham, Trafford, 1,432 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 5.7%.

Open schools in Altrincham
32
Secondary schools in Altrincham
8
Academies among open schools in Altrincham
34% (11)
Open schools in WA14
16
Secondary in WA14
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 WA14

  • 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%

    0.5 miles away

  • North Cestrian School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Altrincham · WA14 4AJ · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

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

    0.8 miles away

  • Loreto Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

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

    0.9 miles away

  • Altrincham College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 11–18

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

    1.2 miles away

  • Saint Ambrose College

    Ofsted: Exceptional

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    Ages 11–18

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

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  • Wellington School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 11–18

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

    1.4 miles away

  • Dixons Newall Green Academy

    Free schools · Secondary

    Manchester · M23 2SX · Manchester

    Ages 11–16

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

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Graeme Wright
Telephone
01619280858
Website
www.agsb.co.uk

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