North Cestrian School
North Cestrian School is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–18, in Altrincham, WA14, in the Trafford council area. It has 799 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 November 2024): Standards maintained. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 20 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (6 March 2019) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.49 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 54.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 60.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 148 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 799 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 26.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.65% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.15% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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