Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Trafford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 103 schools across Trafford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Trafford has 103 primary & secondary schools, of which 22 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 63 rated Good — 83% of primary & secondary schools in Trafford are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Trafford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

103
Total schools
22
Outstanding
21%
Outstanding rate
71.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
51.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Sale Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Loreto Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Bowdon Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. St Ambrose Prep School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Abbotsford Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Brentwood School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Delamere School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Pictor Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Davyhulme Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
13. Park Road Academy Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
14. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
15. Park Road Sale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
16. Stretford Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
17. Urmston Grammar Academy
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
18. Saint Ambrose College
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
19. Springfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
20. Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Trafford?
There are 103 primary & secondary schools in Trafford, of which 22 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Trafford?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Trafford is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Trafford?
Primary and secondary school applications in Trafford are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Trafford council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Trafford?
21% of primary & secondary schools in Trafford are rated Outstanding and 61% are rated Good. 85.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.