Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 September 2022

Pupils, and students in the sixth form, at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys exude kindness towards each other. They said that they feel very safe in school. Pupils and students demonstrate the highest levels of respect, responsibility and resilience. Leaders and staff are exceedingly ambitious for pupils and students. Pupils and students relish the challenge to excel. They are eager, and they demonstrate a thirst for learning. Pupils' and students' academic achievements are impressive. They mirror their excellent engagement in an exciting range of personal development opportunities. Students in the sixth form are an example and inspiration to younger pupils. They display high aspirations, strength of character and a can-do attitude to learning. They do so with humility. Younger pupils benefit greatly from students in the sixth form, who are positive role models and a shining example to their peers. Pupils and students behave impeccably around the school site. They act with maturity. Staff have high expectations of pupils' and students' behaviour. Adults are vigilant in checking for any rare incidents of poor behaviour. Pupils feel safe from bullying and other forms of unpleasant behaviour. When necessary, staff quickly address any incidents of bullying and support pupils and students extremely well. Pupils and students are very happy at school. They are grateful for the extensive range of academic and sporting clubs, as well as the societies and competitions which help them to nurture their wider interests. They cherish learning about the different backgrounds and cultures of others in their school community.

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