Our History

In August 1950, Walter Hamblin retired after 17 years as Headmaster of Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. At 67 most people would want a well-earned rest, but not Mr Hamblin. He decided to devote the rest of his life to providing a Grammar School education for boys who were capable of benefitting from it, but who were being denied the opportunity because they could not pass the Eleven Plus.

He did not have any capital, but he did have his dream, his faith, and a tremendous amount of determination. The School opened on 9th January 1951 with 26 pupils.

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The Staff

Senior Management Team

Headmaster
Mr. D.G.Vanstone, M.A.
(Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge)

Deputy Head
Mr. N.Dunn, B.Sc.
(Manchester & Girton College, Cambridge)

Director of Teaching & Learning
Mr. M Bell, BSc
University of Manchester

Bursar
Mrs. P.Ratcliffe, A.A.T.,C.I.M.A.

Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff

Parents Association

North Cestrian has a very active Parents' Association running a variety of events throughout the school year. Many of our events are for all the family and are run with the help and participation of the pupils and parents.

As a non profit making organisation, the School welcomes the additional funds we provide to purchase items that benefit the wide range of activities and clubs outside the school curriculum, to obtain extra facilities for academic work, and even to help bring major projects to earlier fruition for the benefit of all the boys and girls.

Early in the Autumn Term there is an opportunity to meet the current committee members. For contact details, phone the School Office.

Academic Year Calendar 2012 - 2013

Autumn Term - Click Here To View
Tuesday 4th September - Wednesday 19th December

Spring Term - Click Here To View
Thursday 3rd January - Wednesday 27th March

Summer Term - Click Here To View
Thursday 11th April - Wednesday 10th July

Provisional Academic Year Calendar 2013 - 2014
Please click here to download in PDF Format.