Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
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Attainment 8 of 78.5 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 78.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 100%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.32
- Confidence interval:
- [1.09, 1.55]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
AGSB is an 11-18 wholly selective academy in the Trafford Grammar School Consortium. Parents register online for the entrance exam and must also complete the local authority CAF by the required deadline.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
Applications open at 12 noon on 23 April 2026 and close at 12 noon on 19 June 2026. Entrance examination takes place on 14 September 2026.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 202 | 78.5 | — | 100.0% | 53.0% | 7.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 182 | 79.9 | +1.32 | 100.0% | 58.2% | 7.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 178 | 80.1 | +1.14 | 100.0% | 71.0% | 7.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 172 | 75.9 | +0.23 | 67.0% | 59.0% | 7.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Trafford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136458 |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Graeme Wright |
| Trust | THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | WA14 2RS |
| Latest pupils | 202 |
| FSM eligible | 5.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS
www.agsb.co.ukView local authority page1619280858| DfE number | 5404 |
| UKPRN | 10032963 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Sept 2022 |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 |