Altrincham is a well known and popular town lying just 8 miles south of Manchester city centre, the towns charter status dates back to 1290. The oldest surviving part of the town is that around the Old Market Place and Church Street (on the A56). It was here that Bonnie Prince Charlie’s troops were allegedly billeted in 1745. The town became part of Trafford Metropolitan Borough council in 1974 although the postal address is still Altrincham Cheshire. Altrincham today is a residential, retail and office town offering supplies and services for the surrounding townships of Hale, Hale Barns, Bowdon, Oldfield Brow, Broadheath and Timperley, and is a commuter town of some character connected by Metrolink fast tram service to Manchester. The two modern Altrincham Grammar Schools also have an excellent academic record, the Girls opening in 1910 and the Boys in 1912.

The area has become popular because of its diverse mix of state and private schooling of excellent repute. Extensive leisure and recreational facilities and a superb range of shopping. Commuters can gain easy access to the regions extensive motorway network and for the international traveller Manchester airport is just 10 minutes from the town centre however its geographical orientation means that the town does not lie on the flight path.

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