2026 Best Secondary Schools in Altrincham Area

Schools in the Altrincham built-up area. Altrincham secondary schools deliver exceptional GCSE results, with 53% of students achieving grades 9-7, compared with the England average of 56%. The area is home to selective grammar schools for boys and girls, including Loreto Grammar School, Wellington School, and North Cestrian School, which consistently rank among the highest-performing schools in Greater Manchester. With an average Attainment 8 score of 57 compared to England's 39, and secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.6/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 5 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 FMS Inspection Score.