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.

103

Total schools

Outstanding

23%

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 24 (23%) 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?

23% of primary & secondary schools in Trafford are rated Outstanding and 62% 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.