Best Secondary Schools in Trafford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Trafford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

32%

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 Girls Secondary	Outstanding	90	View school
🥈	Loreto Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥉	Sale Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	88	View school
4.	Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	88	View school
5.	Urmston Grammar Academy Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
6.	Stretford Grammar School Secondary	Good	76	View school
7.	Saint Ambrose College Secondary	Good	76	View school
8.	Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
9.	North Cestrian School Secondary	Good	63	View school
10.	Ashton-on-Mersey School Secondary	Good	60	View school
11.	Wellington School Secondary	Good	59	View school
12.	Flixton Girls School Secondary	Good	58	View school
13.	Altrincham College Secondary	Good	56	View school
14.	Stretford High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
15.	Wellacre Technology Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
16.	Broadoak School Secondary	Good	50	View school
17.	Lostock High School Secondary	Good	45	View school
18.	St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary	Inadequate	35	View school
19.	Sale High School Secondary	Good	23	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Trafford?

There are 19 secondary schools in Trafford, of which 6 (32%) 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 Girls. 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?

32% of secondary schools in Trafford are rated Outstanding and 63% 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.