Altrincham College vs Hale Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Altrincham College Altrincham, North West | Hale Preparatory School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #181 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1538 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 973 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.haleprepschool.com |
The verdict
- •Altrincham College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 206.
- •Altrincham College is a academy school while Hale Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hale Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altrincham College and Hale Preparatory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altrincham College: 973. Hale Preparatory School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altrincham College and Hale Preparatory School rank in North West?
Altrincham College is 181st of 536 and Hale Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).