Best secondary schools in Altrincham (2026)
Altrincham has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Loreto Grammar School, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 56.5, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There is 1 grammar school.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Loreto Grammar School Altrincham · Grammar · Girls · Roman Catholic |
74.8 | 73.7 | 92% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 17% in England |
Wellington School Altrincham |
55.0 | 57.3 | 63% | No rating | |
3 Top 21% in England |
North Cestrian School Altrincham |
53.0 | 54.2 | 60% | No rating | |
4 Top 38% in England |
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Altrincham · Roman Catholic |
48.8 | 48.9 | 42% | Not judged | |
5 Top 42% in England |
Altrincham College Altrincham |
47.6 | 48.5 | 48% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Altrincham?
On exam results over the last three years, Loreto Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Altrincham, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.