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North Cestrian School
Dunham Road, Altrincham WA14 4AJ
North Cestrian School is a non-selective free school. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Hamblin Education Trust. (Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Environment.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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
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