Trafford grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Trafford, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 199Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,381 students
- 298Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham · Academy Secondary78.5 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 398Sale Grammar SchoolSale · Academy Secondary76.1 Attainment 8 · 1,352 students
- 498Saint Ambrose CollegeAltrincham · Academy Secondary76.2 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 597Loreto Grammar SchoolAltrincham · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 696Urmston Grammar AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary71.7 Attainment 8 · 1,137 students
- 792Stretford Grammar SchoolManchester · Local authority Secondary74.4 Attainment 8 · 956 students
- 873Afifah SchoolManchester · Independent All-through52.2 Attainment 8 · 255 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 1,381 |
| 2 | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 78.5 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 3 | Sale Grammar School Sale · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.0 Top 5% | 76.1 Attainment 8 | 1,352 |
| 4 | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 76.2 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 5 | Loreto Grammar School Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 6 | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 71.7 Attainment 8 | 1,137 |
| 7 | Stretford Grammar School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 91.9 Top 10% | 74.4 Attainment 8 | 956 |
| 8 | Afifah School Manchester · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 73.4 Top 25% | 52.2 Attainment 8 | 255 |
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Altrincham leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Trafford with a Success Index (England) of 98.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 1 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North West grammar schools league table, every school on the Trafford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best grammar school in Trafford?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Altrincham, North West ranks first among grammar schools in Trafford with a Success Index (England) of 98.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,381).
How are grammar schools in Trafford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.