North Cestrian School, Altrincham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2019 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
16.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
143 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
32
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
799 pupils
755 capacity
44 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Altrincham
Admissions Demand - Trafford
Places available
3,715
Applications
3,267
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Trafford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.92951%
Overall absence
21.22699%
Persistent absence
815
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
North Cestrian School
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Bowdon Preparatory School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Navigation Primary School
Stamford Park Primary School
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham Preparatory School
Oldfield Brow Primary School
Forest School
Bowdon CofE Primary School
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