North Cestrian School
Free schools
Altrincham, WA14 4AJ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
9 of 18 in Trafford
Pupils
799
First preferences per place
0.64
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 55.0 | 54.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 56% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 63% | 63% | 73% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 | 0.49 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Loreto Grammar School · 0.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls · 0.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 38% in England
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Wellington School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Altrincham College · 1.4 mi · Report card · Top 42% in England
Best secondary schools in Altrincham · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
North Cestrian School is in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton (typical home £435,000).
What is North Cestrian School's Ofsted rating?
North Cestrian School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does North Cestrian School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, North Cestrian School is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.