Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

About Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is an academy converter in Altrincham, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,421 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 79.1 (2025/26). 5.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Boys

Pupils / Capacity

1,421 / 1,231 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Marlborough Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 2RS

Phone

01619280858

Headteacher

Graeme Wright

Website

www.agsb.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys?

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is an academy converter in Altrincham, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys a boys school?

Yes — Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a boys school.

How many pupils does Altrincham Grammar School for Boys have?

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys has 1,421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Altrincham Grammar School for Boys perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 79.1 in 2025/26.

Is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys part of an academy trust?

Yes — Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is part of THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys?

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is located at Marlborough Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 2RS.