Altrincham Grammar School for Girls vs Altrincham Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 763 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
Altrincham Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham, North West | Altrincham Preparatory School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #19 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,381 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,381 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 80.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 8.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.9 | – |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk/ | www.altprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 222.
- •Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is a academy school while Altrincham Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is girls and Altrincham Preparatory School is boys.
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 Grammar School for Girls better than Altrincham 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 Grammar School for Girls and Altrincham Preparatory School?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls: 1,381. Altrincham Preparatory School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Altrincham Preparatory School rank in North West?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is 1st of 536 and Altrincham Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).