School guide
Altrincham College
Green Lane, Timperley, WA15 8QW
Latest Ofsted
GoodWhat to know
Draft previewAltrincham College is a genuinely inclusive comprehensive that suits families who want a broad, non-selective environment with a growing sixth form. Careers guidance starts early and feels well organised rather than an afterthought, and the performing arts studio gives creative pupils a real outlet. It won't match the exam intensity of the borough's grammar schools, but for a well-rounded, welcoming secondary with solid and improving outcomes, it's a strong local option.
The essentials
Facts that help you decide
Ofsted rating
GoodGetting a place
Competitive
Progress 8
0.38
Attainment 8
53.4
Attendance
95%
School size
1180 pupils
Age range
11–18
Sixth form
Yes
Gender
Mixed
Entry type
Non-selective
Admissions
Can my child get a place?
The rules, recent outcomes and context that matter when judging your chances.
2026 entry – actual outcomes
Admission outcome
Places were allocated up to 1.833 miles from the school.
190 places allocated in 2026.
Performance
How do pupils perform here?
A plain-English view of the school's results, trends and Trafford context before you dive into the full data.
Strong all-round performer
Academic performance remains stable.
In 2024/25, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, above the national average of 46. Progress 8 was not calculated nationally for 2024/25. Overall absence stood at 7.44%. 43% of leavers progressed to higher education.
Strengths
- Strong GCSE attainment. Attainment 8 score of 48.5 is above the national average of 46.
Watch Points
No significant performance concerns identified from the available data.
Based on official Department for Education datasets. Latest update: 2024/25. Not available nationally: Progress 8 for 2024/25, Exam performance data for 2020/21 (Covid-19 disruption).
Ofsted
What does Ofsted say?
The latest inspection judgement, what has changed and the fuller history when you need it.
Current Ofsted Status
- Latest report published
- 6 July 2022
- Safeguarding
- Effective
- Category of concern
- None
Formal monitoring
No serious concerns are currently flagged by Ofsted.
School life
What's it actually like day to day?
The practical details and everyday experience that official performance data can't tell you.
Altrincham College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11–18. It has a sixth form for post-16 study. Facilities on site include Sixth-form centre, Sports hall, Performing arts studio. A school uniform is required.
Uniform
A school uniform is required.
Holiday & after-school support
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Open days
Check the event details below, then use the school's own website for booking information where required.
Thursday 26 September 2024
Open evening
Tour the sixth-form centre and performing arts studio.
Latest
News
This term
Altrincham College sixth form expands course offer
Two new BTEC pathways have been added to the sixth-form curriculum this year.
Common questions
Parent questions
Is there a catchment area?+
Yes — priority is given to children living within the school's defined catchment area.
Does this school have a sixth form?+
Yes, with a growing offer of A Levels and BTECs.
Your next step
What should you do next?
Take the next step in your decision, whichever feels right for where you are.