Partington Central Academy
Manchester, M31 4FL · Trafford · primary school
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48th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 644 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Partington Central Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for those not reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Partington Central Academy
Overview
Partington Central Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, polite, and proud to be part of the ‘family’, with high aspirations for achievement shared by both staff and learners. Leaders, staff, and the trust remain highly ambitious, ensuring that pupils’ best interests are at the core of every decision.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and respectful’ and take on responsibilities such as prefects and buddies to support younger peers.
- The curriculum is ‘crystal clear’ regarding knowledge delivery and is ambitious for all, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff provide ‘thorough induction and ongoing support’, with a ‘highly effective’ training offer that has helped address previous areas for improvement.
- The phonics programme is taught well, ensuring most pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers’ by Year 2.
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils learning about respectful relationships, safety, and celebrating differences within the school and wider world.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils have ‘gaps in their learning’ which makes it difficult for them to benefit from the recently revised curriculum.
- The school should ensure these gaps are identified and addressed so pupils have ‘strong enough foundations on which to build new learning’.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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