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 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 94 with a published Ofsted inspection, 22 (23%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 90% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Loreto Grammar School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Trafford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

103
Total schools
22
Outstanding (historic grade)
23%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
71.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
51.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Loreto Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 93 View school
2. Park Road Sale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
3. Sale Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
7. Park Road Academy Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
8. Davyhulme Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
9. Tyntesfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
10. Urmston Grammar Academy
Secondary
 Good 87 View school
11. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
12. Bowdon CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
13. All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Saint Ambrose College
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
15. Stretford Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
16. Springfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
17. Brooklands Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Well Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Trafford?
There are 103 open primary & secondary schools in Trafford (closed schools are excluded). 22 of the 94 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Trafford?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Trafford is Loreto Grammar School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Trafford?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Trafford?
Primary and secondary applications in Trafford are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Trafford council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.