Altrincham Grammar School for Girls vs North Cestrian School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 836 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
North Cestrian School
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
799 students
| Measure | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham, North West | North Cestrian School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 536 | #51 of 536 |
| National rank | #19 of 4,090 | #536 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,381 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,381 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 80.6 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | 60.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 85.8% |
| EBacc average points | 8.01 | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | 48.9 | – |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk/ | www.northcestrian.co.uk/start.html |
The verdict
- •Altrincham Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 82.2).
- •Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 799.
- •Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is girls and North Cestrian School is co-educational.
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 North Cestrian School?
On the Success Index (England), Altrincham Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (98.7 vs 82.2 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 Grammar School for Girls and North Cestrian School?
About 836 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. North Cestrian School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and North Cestrian School rank in North West?
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is 1st of 536 and North Cestrian School is 51st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).