- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Boys
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Grammar schools in North West
All 62 grammar schools in North West. Narrow them down, then shortlist up to four to compare.
Results
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 88
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, WA14 2NL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Girls
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
281 first choices for 209 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1677.8
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,381
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Boys
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
302 first choices for 215 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1679.1
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,432
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Catholic
- Girls
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
258 first choices for 160 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1675.2
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
265 first choices for 197 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1675.5
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,352
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Catholic
- Girls
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results above the North West average.
166 first choices for 156 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1665.6
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,004
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
231 first choices for 175 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1670.8
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,475
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Muslim
- Grammar
- Nursery
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 255
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Muslim
- Girls
- Grammar
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Grammar
- Nursery
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 300
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 5
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Muslim
- Boys
- Grammar
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 8
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 65
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Grammar
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 45
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 154
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
197 first choices for 178 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1678.6
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,232
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Girls
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
199 first choices for 178 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1670.9
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,224
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Report card
- Catholic
- Boys
- Grammar
- Sixth form
Results well above the North West average.
223 first choices for 149 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1672.3
North West 60.7England 46.1
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Grammar schools6244 mainstream, 18 special
- Attainment 8 at 1660.7England 46.1
- Good or Outstanding90%of graded schools · England 90%
- Faith schools16 of 625 Catholic, 1 Church of England
- With a nursery class12take children from 2 or 3
- Free school meals5.2%of pupils get them
The big picture
How North West's grammar schools spread out
Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.
Attainment 8 at 16
Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.
Ofsted grades in North West
The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 23 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.
- Outstanding: 10 of 39
- Good: 25 of 39
- Requires improvement: 4 of 39
- Inadequate: 0 of 39
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in North West
Some are faith schools.
16 of the 62 grammar schools in North West have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
Show schools with no religious characterCheck how old the Ofsted grade is.
Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.
Show Good or OutstandingList a school you're likely to get.
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About these schools
Grammar schools in North West, explained
There are 62 grammar schools in North West, teaching 38,306 children. 1 are run by the council and 18 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 18 special and 43 independent schools.
90% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 90% across England. 10 are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.
Pupils in North West scored an average Attainment 8 of 60.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.1 across England.
5.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,185 a year on each pupil, against £7,460 across England. 10.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 20% across England.
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Grammar schools near meLook closer to home
Pick an area to see its grammar schools, or browse other kinds of school in and around North West.
- Lancashire10 grammar schools
- Trafford8 grammar schools
- Manchester7 grammar schools
- Wirral7 grammar schools
- Westmorland and Furness5 grammar schools
- Bolton4 grammar schools
- Stockport4 grammar schools
- Cheshire West and Chester3 grammar schools
- Oldham3 grammar schools
- Salford3 grammar schools
- Bury2 grammar schools
- St Helens2 grammar schools
- Halton1 grammar schools
- Liverpool1 grammar schools
- Sefton1 grammar schools
- Wigan1 grammar schools
Other schools in North West
- Primary schools2,536 schools
- Secondary schools669 schools
- Nurseries2,192 schools
- Sixth form colleges40 schools
- Private schools328 schools
- Special schools413 schools
- Boarding schools32 schools
- Faith schools1,420 schools
- Catholic schools588 schools
- Church of England schools710 schools
- Muslim schools48 schools
- Jewish schools34 schools
- Girls' schools61 schools
- Boys' schools63 schools
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many grammar schools are in North West?
There are 62 grammar schools in North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in North West?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked grammar schools in North West include Cambian Whinfell School, Underley Garden School, and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in North West?
North West has 10 grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 25 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are grammar schools in North West ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in North West grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in North West is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in North West?
Grammar schools in North West select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.