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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2RS
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a selective academy. It has about 1,350 boys aged between 11 and 18. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Hamblin Education Trust. (North Cestrian School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Sixth form, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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