SecondaryData as of May 2026

North Cestrian School

Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Altrincham.

Free schools

Pupils

777

Ages

11-18

FSM

17.5%

Attainment 8

54.1

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

54.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

31.7%

Basics 9-5

60.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

18.9%

EBacc APS

4.56

EBacc 9-5

10.1%

EBacc 9-4

14.2%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About North Cestrian School

North Cestrian School is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 143 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.1. The school has around 777 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AJ | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for North Cestrian School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about North Cestrian School

What is North Cestrian School's Ofsted rating?

North Cestrian School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about North Cestrian School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 143 responses): 78% of parents would recommend North Cestrian School.

What are North Cestrian School's latest exam results?

North Cestrian School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is North Cestrian School located?

North Cestrian School is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford (WA14 4AJ).

How many pupils attend North Cestrian School?

North Cestrian School has around 777 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare North Cestrian School with other schools?

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