Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Sports

16 acres of playing fields, Astroturf pitch, four tennis courts, two cricket wickets, two sports halls, large fitness gym. Sports centre known as 'The Grammar' remains open until 10pm on weekdays and all weekend

STEM

Science block added in 1964, new state of the art Physics Centre, 500 networked computers across the whole School

Arts

Coleman Hall for Drama productions and large-scale concerts, two modern Art Rooms with computer facilities, large and small practice rooms for music

Library

Well-run and well-stocked library managed by a Librarian supported by trained pupils. Stocked with up-to-date books, daily newspapers and weekly periodicals. Library periods offered in Year 7 to train pupils in library use

Capital Projects

Over £500,000 raised and spent on capital developments since 1998 including Stamford Hall, new Classrooms for Mathematics, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Centre, Food & Nutrition Room and Physics Centre

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Music & Performing Arts

All students in Year 7 and 8 have opportunity to learn a musical instrument in music lessons. Concert Band, Orchestra programme, Choir, Barbershop group, Concert Band, Swing Band, Brass Band and String Orchestra. Senior Concert and Swing Bands have received national acclaim through success in competitions

Clubs & Societies

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Trips & Exchanges

MFL exchanges with partner schools in France, Germany and Spain, Immersion Courses in China, Russia and the Middle East, links with Apeejay schools in Delhi India, annual Ski Trip, biennial World Challenge expedition to destinations including South Africa Ecuador and Argentina, excursions to Italy or Greece, arts trip to Venice, historical outing to First World War battlefields

Community Service

Programme of community service involving working in local primary schools and care homes for the elderly. Each year group active in raising significant sums for local, national and global charities

Uniform

School uniform for Years 7-11 is tie and blazer in School colours, dark grey or black trousers, plain white shirt, dark socks and black or brown shoes. Sixth Form dress is more flexible - School tie, sensible jacket and trousers or suit, i.e. business dress

School Meals

Large dining hall called Stamford Hall provides catering facilities for pupils.

Homework Policy

Year 7 pupils spend about 40 minutes to an hour on homework each evening, increasing as they get older. All pupils are issued with student planners in Years 7 – 11

Behaviour Policy

System of detentions after School and Head Master's detention on a Saturday morning if required. Twenty-four hours notice will be given of any after-School detention

Mobile Phone Policy

Students may bring mobile phones to school but must not use them during the school day

SEND Provision

Learning Support offer comprehensive transition process to all Year 7 students who secure a place at AGSB. SENDCo and Head of Year 7 will be in touch during final summer half-term to discuss support for students with special educational needs