North Cestrian School Catchment Area
North Cestrian School is a free s secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 777 pupils, and a capacity of 755 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
777
Pupils
755
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
North Cestrian School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at North Cestrian School are allocated by Trafford using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →North Cestrian School — School Information
- Full address
- Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AJ
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143104
Other Secondary Schools in Altrincham
If North Cestrian School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Altrincham are the next closest alternatives.
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Catchment Area
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Wellington School Catchment Area
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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · WA14 2RS
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · WA14 2NL
Saint Ambrose College Catchment Area
Academy converter · WA15 0HE
Loreto Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WA14 4AH
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Frequently Asked Questions — North Cestrian School
Is North Cestrian School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — North Cestrian School currently has 777 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 755 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for North Cestrian School? ▾
Admission to North Cestrian School is managed by Trafford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does North Cestrian School cover? ▾
North Cestrian School 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 North Cestrian School? ▾
North Cestrian School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.