Altrincham College is a secondary school in Altrincham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Altrincham College currently has around 982 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 27.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.4%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (78%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Green Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8QW
Website: http://www.altrinchamcollege.com/
Telephone: 01619807173
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Trafford
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andy Keegan
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 138614

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1018
Number of Pupils: 982
Number of Boys: 486
Number of Girls: 496

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British62.40%613
Other White6.30%62
Indian4.90%48
Chinese4.70%46
Pakistani4.30%42
Other Mixed3.30%32
White and Black Caribbean3.00%29
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%25
White and Asian2.00%20
African1.80%18
Other Asian1.40%14
White and Black African1.00%10
Caribbean0.80%8
Unclassified0.60%6
Other Black0.40%4
Bangladeshi0.30%3
Irish0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.20)
Of the 176 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 160 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.20
Town average
0.53
Local authority average
0.47
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
18%
Town average
52%
Local authority average
53%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
43%
Town average
73%
Local authority average
70%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.2
Town average
63.0
Local authority average
61.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
5.7
Local authority average
5.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cloverlea Primary School
Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ
- not rated 875 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Well Green Primary School
Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA
3out of 4 1,125 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stamford Park Primary School
Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB
3out of 4 1,160 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stamford Park Infant School
Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB
- not rated 1,160 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Broomwood Primary School
Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU
3out of 4 1,439 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Altrincham College
Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Altrincham College of Arts
Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road , WA15 8HT
- not rated 1,293 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Wellington School
Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH
3out of 4 1,454 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wellington Girls' School
Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH
- not rated 1,454 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ
- not rated 3,190 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hale Preparatory School
Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS
- not rated 1,407 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Grove School
Grove Lane , Timperley WA15 6PH
- not rated 1,603 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pictor Academy
Grove Lane , WA15 6PH
4out of 4 1,618 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Pictor School
Grove Lane , WA15 6PH
- not rated 1,618 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Forest School
Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ
- not rated 1,711 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.