Schools in Altrincham
30 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Loreto Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Saint Ambrose College Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Altrincham College Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wellington School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| North Cestrian School Free schools | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Outstanding (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Park Road Academy Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bollin Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Broomwood Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Elmridge Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Heyes Lane Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stamford Park Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Willows Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Broadheath Primary School Community school | Improved significantly (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cloverlea Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Navigation Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Bowdon Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Forest School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Hale Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | — |
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Pupil referral unit | No overall grade (2025) | 5–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.