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North Cestrian Grammar School

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4AJ

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School Information

NCGS - small, supportive, 11-18 and co-ed, offering all the benefits of a large school to those who want to do well or need a second chance. Dyslexia support and small classes mean real value added and 16 A Levels + 14 GCSEs offer breadth of choice. Heavy focus on confidence building, sports and outdoor pursuits. Easy access to Altrincham throughout NW. New £1.5mill science building just open.

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Prep, Senior, Sixth
Age Range - Girls: Prep, Senior, Sixth
Size: 324
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report (2001)
ISC Association: SHMIS

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 2565 - 2565

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Exam, Exam results
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     11 - 18 11 - 18    
Pupil Numbers     294 30 67 3

Subjects taught

Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Literature, European Studies, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Spanish

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Archery, Art, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Life Saving/First Aid, Model Railway Club, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Skiing, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Fives, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Non denominational
Dietary Catered For: Halal, Kosher, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 90929
ISI Reference Number: 6735
DfE Reference Number: 358 / 6003