Altrincham College vs Elmridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altrincham College
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
973 students
Elmridge Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Altrincham College Altrincham, North West | Elmridge Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 536 | #474 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1538 of 4,090 | #4008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 973 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.altrinchamcollege.com/ | www.elmridge.bright-futures.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elmridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 59.0).
- •Altrincham College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altrincham College better than Elmridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmridge Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 59.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altrincham College and Elmridge Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altrincham College: 973. Elmridge Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altrincham College and Elmridge Primary School rank in North West?
Altrincham College is 181st of 536 and Elmridge Primary School is 474th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).