Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Academy converter in Altrincham, Trafford.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1432 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1231 |
| Free school meals | 5.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Address | Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.agsb.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01619280858 |
| URN | 136458 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 27 September 2022, published 10 November 2022:
| Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form provision | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (secondary school, about 0.8 km)
- North Cestrian School (secondary school, about 1.3 km)
- Loreto Grammar School (secondary school, about 1.4 km)
- Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (secondary school, about 1.4 km)
- Altrincham College (secondary school, about 2.0 km)
- Saint Ambrose College (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- Wellington School (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- Dixons Newall Green Academy (secondary school, about 4.2 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.