There are 22 schools in Altrincham (excluding independent schools), including 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Altrincham has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Altrincham under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Altrincham
| Total Schools | 22 |
| Total Pupils | 14,634 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.77 |
| Median Free School Meals | 8.80% |
The median school in Altrincham has 8.80% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 8th lowest figure in Greater Manchester. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 11 of Altrincham's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Altrincham is 21.77 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 24th highest ratio in Greater Manchester, and the 403rd lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Altrincham operating with pupil referral units offer 5 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
13
23% Outstanding • 62% Good
Secondaries
7
43% Outstanding • 43% Good
Most of Altrincham's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 8 schools or 62% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and low - about 69% and 15% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Altrincham's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 350 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Bollin Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Bowdon CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| Broadheath Primary School | 3–11 yrs |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Broomwood Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 504 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Cloverlea Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
High |
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| Heyes Lane Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Navigation Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Oldfield Brow Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 450 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Park Road Academy Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 236 |
Very high |
Very high |
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| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 682 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 639 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Willows Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 359 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Most of Altrincham's secondary schools have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 43% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and high - about 43% and 29% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Altrincham's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham College | 11–18 yrs | 1,018 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | 11–18 yrs | 1,231 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | 11–18 yrs | 1,370 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College | 11–19 yrs | 1,499 |
Requires improvement |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Loreto Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,061 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| North Cestrian School | 11–18 yrs | 750 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Wellington School | 11–18 yrs | 1,442 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Most of Altrincham's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Altrincham's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision | 5–16 yrs |
Good |
Very low |