Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1384 pupils, and a capacity of 1370 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,384
Pupils
1,370
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area Information
Entry to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 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 Girls — School Information
- Full address
- Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2NL
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 5.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137289
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If Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Altrincham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Is Altrincham Grammar School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls currently has 1384 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1370 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Altrincham Grammar School for Girls? ▾
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 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 Girls cover? ▾
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls 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 Girls? ▾
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.