Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1421 pupils, and a capacity of 1231 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,421
Pupils
1,231
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information
Entry to Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Trafford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →Altrincham Grammar School for Boys — School Information
- Full address
- Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2RS
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 5.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136458
Other Secondary Schools in Altrincham
If Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Altrincham are the next closest alternatives.
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
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Loreto Grammar School Catchment Area
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Altrincham College Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Altrincham Grammar School for Boys currently has 1421 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1231 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys? ▾
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Trafford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Altrincham Grammar School for Boys cover? ▾
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Altrincham Grammar School for Boys? ▾
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.