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Altrincham College
- Secondary
- Trafford WA15 8QW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students achieve well overall
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils and students behave very well in lessons, are polite, eager to learn, and enjoy themselves at social times
Qualifications and Training: Teachers, including in the sixth form, have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers are up-to-date with educational practices
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers recognize and address pupils鈥� misconceptions quickly
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved with the school life through various initiatives
Communication: Leaders work effectively with parents to secure help for pupils with SEND
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff resolve any bullying incidents quickly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure that subject curriculums are delivered consistently well across the school
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff resolve any bullying incidents quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that all staff are trained on risks that pupils may face
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including LGBT group, student council, Italian club, and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme
Career Counselling Services: Clear and independent careers advice and guidance provided
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum prepares pupils well for further academic study at A level and beyond
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders identify and support pupils with SEND effectively
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About Us
Altrincham College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 978 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
86.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 15.1 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | 95% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.60% | - | 21.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.20 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 51.88% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 65.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 39.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 24.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 31.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 4.33 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 33.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 14.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 62.64% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 38.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 24.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 90.36% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 30.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 34.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.82% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 6 | 48.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 10 | 63.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 34.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 18 | 21.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 21 | 27.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 3.92 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 88.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 33.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 14.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 9 | 49.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 9 | 63.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 40.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 3 | 26.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 11 | 33.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 4.09 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 27.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 35.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.95% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 50.48% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 64.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 39.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 28.78% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 30.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.76% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 41.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 26.05% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 35.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.43% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.29% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.59 | 35.7 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.35 | 35.67 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.60% | 22.73% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 188 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 66.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 16.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.38 | 38.89 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.39 | 38.73 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 30.39% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 259 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 69.08% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.83% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 12.92% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.27 | 34.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.32 3 | 34.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 21.76% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 49 | 192 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 71.42% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 14.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 5.92% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.54 4 | 33.54 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.40 3 | 34.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 20.16% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 6.73% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.45% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 9.82% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.74 | 31.61 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.04 | 34.08 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.58% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 27.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 6.15% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 16.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.46% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Altrincham College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
