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Schools in Trafford

  • 91State-funded schools
  • 63Primary
  • 19Secondary
  • 8Special
  • North WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
81%
3 pts below England (84%)
3,221 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
95%
2 pts above England (92%)
2,238 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
3.1
0.8 above England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Trafford
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
81%got their first choice
3 pts below England (84%)

3,221 applicants · 1.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 81%; England 84%
  2. 2025 78%; England 84%
  3. 2024 79%; England 83%
  4. 2023 76%; England 83%
  5. 2022 76%; England 83%
  6. 2021 64%; England 81%
  7. 2020 79%; England 82%
  8. 2019 79%; England 81%
  9. 2018 78%; England 82%
  10. 2017 77%; England 83%
  11. 2016 80%; England 84%
  12. 2015 76%; England 84%
  13. 2014 77%; England 85%
  • Trafford
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,22181.0%95.7%1.6%
Sep 20253,26778.5%93.1%3.5%
Sep 20243,20479.4%94.8%2.2%
Sep 20233,37775.6%90.9%4.9%
Sep 20223,33576.2%91.3%5.3%
Sep 20213,05063.9%84.7%3.7%
Sep 20203,12179.4%94.9%1.9%
Sep 20193,09079.1%95.0%1.6%
Sep 20182,98477.7%94.4%2.6%
Sep 20172,96776.9%93.5%2.7%
Sep 20162,80880.3%95.9%1.7%
Sep 20152,77776.1%93.6%3.2%
Sep 20142,71477.0%93.7%3.2%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
95%got their first choice
2 pts above England (92%)

2,238 applicants · 0.4% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 95%; England 92%
  2. 2025 95%; England 93%
  3. 2024 96%; England 93%
  4. 2023 94%; England 92%
  5. 2022 94%; England 92%
  6. 2021 93%; England 92%
  7. 2020 88%; England 90%
  8. 2019 90%; England 91%
  9. 2018 93%; England 91%
  10. 2017 92%; England 90%
  11. 2016 85%; England 88%
  12. 2015 87%; England 88%
  13. 2014 90%; England 88%
  • Trafford
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,23894.5%99.2%0.4%
Sep 20252,46795.1%99.5%0.4%
Sep 20242,43196.1%99.6%0.4%
Sep 20232,60794.3%99.5%0.3%
Sep 20222,67094.0%99.1%0.6%
Sep 20212,74793.4%98.5%0.8%
Sep 20202,91587.8%97.0%1.9%
Sep 20192,83689.6%97.0%1.9%
Sep 20182,83993.2%99.0%0.6%
Sep 20172,76891.9%98.5%0.9%
Sep 20162,99585.0%94.4%4.1%
Sep 20153,01787.1%95.6%2.7%
Sep 20142,83290.1%97.7%0.6%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 11 schools of 91 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (5)
  • Post-16 provision (4)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 68 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding14
  • Good50
  • Requires improvement4
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 12 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education291–
Behaviour and attitudes75––
Personal development75––
Leadership and management210––

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Secondary schools in Trafford

19 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Stretford Grammar School Selective Remains Good · improving2024 7.3 applications per place 75.5 17%
Urmston Grammar Academy Selective 2026 6.6 applications per place 75.6 7%
North Cestrian School Standards maintained2024 6.0 applications per place 52.9 17%
Altrincham College 2026 5.7 applications per place 47.0 30%
Sale Grammar School Selective Outstanding2022 5.6 applications per place 75.5 3%
Wellington School Remains Good2022 4.8 applications per place 55.7 11%
Sale High School Standards maintained2024 4.6 applications per place – 22%
Ashton-on-Mersey School Remains Good2024 3.9 applications per place 52.6 15%
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.5 applications per place 47.1 15%
Saint Ambrose College Selective Faith 2025 3.1 applications per place 72.3 6%
Loreto Grammar School Selective Faith Outstanding2022 2.8 applications per place 75.2 6%
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Requires improvement2024 2.5 applications per place 44.3 33%
Stretford High School Standards maintained2024 2.4 applications per place 46.5 46%
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Selective Outstanding2022 2.3 applications per place 79.1 6%
Lostock High School 2026 2.3 applications per place 37.4 41%
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Selective Outstanding2022 2.1 applications per place 77.8 7%
Flixton Girls School Good2023 1.9 applications per place 46.9 19%
Wellacre Technology Academy 2026 1.5 applications per place 47.9 21%
Broadoak School Requires improvement2024 1.1 applications per place 38.5 56%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Trafford

63 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Park Road Academy Primary School Outstanding2023 6.5 applications per place 90% 2%
St Mary's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 5.3small intake applications per place 63% 12%
St Mary's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 4.1 applications per place 79% 6%
Bollin Primary School Good2022 3.9 applications per place 75% 6%
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Faith Good2023 3.9small intake applications per place 62% 15%
Worthington Primary School Standards maintained2025 3.9 applications per place 68% 19%
Park Road Sale Primary School Outstanding2024 3.7 applications per place 89% 2%
Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Remains Outstanding2023 3.7 applications per place – 4%
Springfield Primary School 2026 3.7 applications per place 80% 10%
Stamford Park Primary School Good2024 3.6 applications per place 78% 14%
Davyhulme Primary School Outstanding2024 3.5 applications per place 90% 6%
Elmridge Primary School Good2023 3.5 applications per place 66% 11%
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.4 applications per place 75% 9%
Navigation Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.2 applications per place 72% 8%
Willows Primary School Remains Good2024 3.2 applications per place 80% 3%
Cloverlea Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.2 applications per place 63% 13%
English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 3.0 applications per place – 4%
All Saints' Catholic Primary School Faith 2026 3.0small intake applications per place 88% 20%
St Anne's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 3.0 applications per place 66% 21%
Woodheys Primary School Remains Good2022 3.0 applications per place 75% 10%
Flixton Primary School Remains Good2024 2.9 applications per place 79% 3%
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 2.9 applications per place 37% 32%
Heyes Lane Primary School Remains Good2022 2.8 applications per place 78% 18%
Old Trafford Community Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 2.8 applications per place 52% 58%
Urmston Primary School Good2023 2.8 applications per place 69% 6%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.8 applications per place 85% 5%
Tyntesfield Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.7 applications per place 84% 4%
St Teresa's RC Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.7small intake applications per place 50% 32%
Highfield Primary School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 60% 19%
Templemoor Infant and Nursery School Good2023 2.6 applications per place – 8%
St Ann's RC Primary School Faith Some aspects not as strong2025 2.6 applications per place 53% 20%
St Alphonsus RC Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.6small intake applications per place 76% 47%
Brooklands Primary School 2026 2.5 applications per place 87% 3%
Woodhouse Primary School Good2023 2.5 applications per place 77% 8%
Lime Tree Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 2.5 applications per place 69% 26%
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Faith Good2022 2.4 applications per place 77% 13%
Kingsway Primary School Good2023 2.4 applications per place – 33%
Well Green Primary School 2026 2.4 applications per place 91% 6%
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 2.4 applications per place 89% 3%
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2021 2.3 applications per place – 2%
Firs Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 72% 34%
Kings Road Primary School Good2023 2.3 applications per place 63% 34%
Victoria Park Infant School Good2022 2.3 applications per place – 13%
Moss Park Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 74% 19%
Bowdon CofE Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 2.2 applications per place 80% 6%
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School Faith Good2023 2.2 applications per place 71% 7%
Oldfield Brow Primary School Remains Good2024 2.2 applications per place 69% 14%
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.0 applications per place 73% 27%
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 2.0 applications per place 55% 35%
Broadheath Primary School Improved significantly2025 2.0 applications per place 79% 15%
Barton Clough Primary School Good2024 1.9 applications per place 61% 49%
Gorse Hill Primary School Good2023 1.9 applications per place 63% 44%
Seymour Park Community Primary School Outstanding2023 1.9 applications per place 80% 30%
Acre Hall Primary School Requires improvement2024 1.8 applications per place 45% 26%
Forest Gate Academy Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place 57% 59%
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School Faith Good2024 1.8 applications per place 87% 24%
Broomwood Primary School Remains Good2024 1.6 applications per place 65% 44%
Partington Central Academy Standards maintained2024 1.4 applications per place 62% 60%
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good · concerns noted2023 1.3 applications per place – 34%
Moorlands Junior School Remains Good2023 no data 76% 12%
St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2024 no data – –
Victoria Park Junior School Good2024 no data 73% 31%
Wellfield Junior School Remains Good2023 no data 71% 15%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

9 schools