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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.2 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,421
Capacity
1,231
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 78.5, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parents can be confident in the school's commitment to academic excellence, as evidenced by a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, while the EBacc entry rate is 53%, there may be room for improvement in this area. Overall, strong parent satisfaction and high academic standards make it an attractive option for families.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 78.5 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 99% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 51% | Top 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.4%
Asian Indian21.7%
Asian Pakistani13.7%
Asian Chinese11.9%
Asian Other5.4%
Other4.7%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
White Other3.7%
Black African2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
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53.37648, -2.35125 · WA14 2RS
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Frequently asked questions
What is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys a good school?
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys scores 99.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in GCSEs?
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 78.5. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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