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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

Academy converter · Altrincham · WA14 2NL

Ages 11–18 · 1,381 pupils · Trafford

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

81.6

Overall absence

4.8%

Admissions demand

1.43 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2022-10-11

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+1.01
−20+2
Attainment 881.6
English & maths grade 5+99%
English & maths grade 4+100%
EBacc entry98%

EBacc APS: 8.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.9%
Unauthorised0.4%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,025

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

1.43 · Competitive

1st preferences

305

Places offered

214

1st-preference offers

211

Total preferences (any rank)
499
Preferred offers (top 3)
214
Applications from outside LA
169
Offers to outside-LA applicants
35
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 fill101%

1,381 pupils · 1,370 places

Pupils on roll
1,381
Boys / girls
0 / 1,381
School capacity
1,370
Capacity fill
1,381 / 1,370 (101%)
Free school meals
7.4%
FSM pupils
76
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Girls
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: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
Bright Futures Educational Trust
Headteacher
Ms Stephanie Gill

Location

Address
Cavendish Road, Bowdon
Postcode
WA14 2NL
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.

Girls academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Altrincham, Trafford, 1,381 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 7.4%.

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.

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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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  • Loreto Grammar School

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  • North Cestrian School

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    • Absence8.1%

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  • Wellington School

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  • Altrincham College

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    • EM5+49%
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  • Saint Ambrose College

    Ofsted: Exceptional

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    Ages 11–18

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

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  • Ashton-on-Mersey School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • Att850.5
    • P80.0
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence6.6%

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Stephanie Gill
Telephone
01619125912
Website
http://www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk/

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