Oldfield Brow Primary School
Altrincham, WA14 4LE · Trafford · primary school
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34th of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.6/10 against 4,265 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oldfield Brow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the school day ends? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oldfield Brow Primary School
Overview
Oldfield Brow Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, proud, and feel welcome. The school maintains a culture of high aspirations, with pupils typically rising to expectations and achieving well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including art, yoga, martial arts, and sports tournaments.
- Staff have secure subject knowledge and use assessment strategies effectively to adapt lessons, fostering a love of reading through well-stocked areas and challenges.
- The school has an effective phonics programme, ensuring most pupils become fluent and accurate readers by the time they leave.
- High ambition for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is supported by quick identification of needs and strong liaison with parents and external professionals.
- Staff report positive support for their workload and well-being, fully buying into the school’s vision for continual improvement.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school must determine the precise knowledge pupils should learn and the order in which it happens to deepen understanding over time.
- Staff should ensure they identify and address pupils’ errors and misunderstandings quickly, preventing mistakes from going unchecked.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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