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OpenSecondaryURN 143104

North Cestrian School

Free schools · Altrincham · WA14 4AJ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

799

Local authority

Trafford

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Altrincham, Trafford, 799 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.6%.

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

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143104

Location

Address
Dunham Road
Postcode
WA14 4AJ
Town
Altrincham
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Trafford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
799
Boys / girls
398 / 401
School capacity
755
Capacity fill
799 / 755 (106%)
Free school meals
16.6%
FSM pupils
132
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01619281856
Website
www.northcestrian.co.uk/start.html

Official links