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North Cestrian Grammar School

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4AJ

ISC

Contact Information

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
Size: 308
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: SHMIS

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 2660 - 2660

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     269 39 51  

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 Language, English Literature, European Studies, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Spanish

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Dance Studio, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music suite, Performing Arts Centre, Photography Studio, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Archery, Art, Board games, Caving, Ceramics, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Fashion Design, Life Saving/First Aid, Maths Puzzle Club, Model Railway Club, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Rock Climbing, Science club, Skiing, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Sailing, Table Tennis, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban

Miscellaneous Information

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

Reference Numbers

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