Best Primary Schools in Trafford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 61 schools across Trafford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Trafford has 61 open primary schools. Of the 61 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (25%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% 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, Wellfield Infant and Nursery 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.

61
Total schools
15
Outstanding (historic grade)
25%
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
🥇 Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Davyhulme Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Park Road Academy Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. Park Road Sale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
6. Springfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
8. Bowdon CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
9. All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Brooklands Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Willows Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Templemoor Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Victoria Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Kingsway Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Broadheath Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Flixton Primary School
Primary
 Good 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 schools are there in Trafford?
There are 61 open primary schools in Trafford (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 61 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 schools in Trafford?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Trafford is Wellfield Infant and Nursery 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.