The Trafford and Stockport College Group, Altrincham
The Trafford and Stockport College Group is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Altrincham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Trafford and Stockport College Group in detail
The Trafford and Stockport College Group in its own words
In its own words: "Here at Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) we believe passionately in the transformative power of education and skills to unlock the potential of everyone who works with us - students, colleagues, employers and community partners."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Trafford & Stockport College Group, we offer a wide range of courses designed to help you reach your goals, no matter your age or stage in life. Whether you’re just leaving school, developing your career , or looking to boost your business, we’re here to support you every step of the way."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 2717 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 19% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 32% into work. 4% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Timperley (Manchester Metrolink), about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trafford College (outside), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Trafford and Stockport College Group stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
30.0
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
5%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
212
A-Level students
70%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 2,717 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
4%
Top-third university
42%
Degree course
46%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,429 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Partners unite to connect Trafford City growth with skills, jobs and local opportunity
28 Sep 2026
Trafford & Stockport College Group Celebrates Industry Partnership Excellence at the People’s History Museum
21 Sep 2026
Second Stockport Ignite Alliance cohort launches to support local business growth
14 Sep 2026
Results Day 2026: More Than 1,800 Trafford & Stockport College Group Students Achieve Qualifications and Progress to Their Next Step
14 Aug 2026
Stockport College students take learning beyond the classroom with Rowlinson live site experience
13 Jul 2026
Educate North Award win for groundbreaking Airport Skills partnership
13 May 2026
From The Trafford and Stockport College Group's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Altrincham
Across Trafford council
Places available
3,679
Applications
3,221
Got 1st preference
81.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(12)
Questions parents ask about The Trafford and Stockport College Group
What is The Trafford and Stockport College Group's Ofsted rating?
The Trafford and Stockport College Group was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for The Trafford and Stockport College Group?
No fixed boundary. When The Trafford and Stockport College Group is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to The Trafford and Stockport College Group?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming The Trafford and Stockport College Group on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Trafford and Stockport College Group?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Trafford and Stockport College Group?
The Trafford and Stockport College Group is at Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)