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.

Trafford has 19 secondary schools, of which 5 (26%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 11 rated Good — 84% of 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.

19
Total schools
5
Outstanding
26%
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. Stretford Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
6. Urmston Grammar Academy
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
7. Saint Ambrose College
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
8. Sale High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
9. Wellington School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
10. North Cestrian School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
11. Ashton-on-Mersey School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
12. Altrincham College
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
13. Flixton Girls School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
14. Stretford High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
15. Lostock High School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
16. Wellacre Technology Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
17. Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Secondary
 Outstanding 49 View school
18. Broadoak School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 View school
19. St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 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 5 (26%) 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?
26% of secondary schools in Trafford are rated Outstanding and 58% 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.