Best 3 Secondary schools in Cheshire – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Golborne High School (Secondary) in Warrington; Wade Deacon High School (Secondary) in Widnes; Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Altrincham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Golborne High School, Wade Deacon High School and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls. They are secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Warrington, Cheshire, Widnes, Cheshire and Altrincham, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Golborne High School), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Golborne High School (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,150, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Wade Deacon Trust and Bright Futures Educational Trust.

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Attribute	Golborne High School WA3 3EL	Wade Deacon High School WA8 7TD	Altrincham Grammar School for Girls WA14 2NL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Warrington Cheshire WA3 3EL	Widnes Cheshire WA8 7TD	Altrincham Cheshire WA14 2NL
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Mar 2023	1 30 Jan 2023	1 4 Dec 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1075	1625	1370
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Wigan (359)	Wade Deacon Trust	Bright Futures Educational Trust
Website	www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk	www.wadedeacon.co.uk	www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk
Telephone	01942726842	01514232721	01619125912
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Golborne High School

WA3 3EL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 3EL
Ofsted: 1 8 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wigan (359)
Website: www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942726842

Wade Deacon High School

WA8 7TD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TD
Ofsted: 1 30 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wade Deacon Trust
Website: www.wadedeacon.co.uk
Telephone: 01514232721

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

WA14 2NL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2NL
Ofsted: 1 4 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bright Futures Educational Trust
Website: www.aggs.trafford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01619125912

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.