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Altrincham College

State school · Altrincham, WA15 8QW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 982 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
982 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Kim Earle

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 20 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Heyes Lane Primary School 12 %
Broomwood Primary School 11 %
Broadheath Primary School 8 %
Brooklands Primary School 7 %
Park Road Sale Primary School 5 %
Lime Tree Primary Academy 4 %
Firs Primary School 4 %
Well Green Primary School 4 %
Oldfield Brow Primary School 4 %
Springfield Primary School 4 %
Moorlands Junior School 3 %
Woodheys Primary School 3 %
Sandilands Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Worthington Primary School 2 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
75%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.5%
LA avg.
66.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.24
LA avg.
40.59
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
63
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

982
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Green Lane
Timperley
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8QW
Get directions

Telephone: 0161 980 7173

Email: headteacher@mail.altrinchamcollege.com

Website: http://www.altrinchamcollege.com

Local authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Altrincham College Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW
982 Pupil numbers
27 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.5%
LA avg.
66.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.20
LA avg.
58.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.03 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 168 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 168 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 168 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12.9%
LA avg.
33.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.24
LA avg.
40.59
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 9 B
Physics GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics GCE A level 12 B
Law GCE A level 9 B
History GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 10 A
English Language GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 14 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 14 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Altrincham College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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