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Altrincham secondary schools deliver exceptional GCSE results, with 79% of students achieving grades 9-7, well above the England average of 54%. The area is home to 4 selective grammar schools for boys and girls, including Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, and Loreto Grammar School, which consistently rank among the highest-performing schools in Greater Manchester. With an average Attainment 8 score of 65 compared to England's 41, and 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, families across Bowdon, Hale, and Timperley have access to highly competitive academic options. With 8 secondary schools serving the area, the grammar schools' selective admissions make them sought-after destinations for high-achieving students. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #2 | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | 10/10Elite |
| #3 | Loreto Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #8 | Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | North Cestrian School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #4 | Saint Ambrose College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #5 | Wellington School, Altrincham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Altrincham College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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