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Altrincham College
Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
982
Capacity
1,018
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strengths in student achievement, notably with an Attainment 8 score in the top 36% nationally. Approximately 70% of students progress to university, though only 13% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher-tier university placements. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as reflected in the school's LocaleIQ score, which is better than 57% of schools.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 48.5 | Top 36% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other6.3%
Asian Indian4.9%
Asian Chinese4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black African1.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.38403, -2.32408 · WA15 8QW
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN138614
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.altrinchamcollege.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Altrincham College rated by Ofsted?
Altrincham College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Altrincham College a good school?
Altrincham College scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 College in GCSEs?
Altrincham College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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