St Anne's CofE Primary School
Sale, M33 3ES · Trafford · primary school
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35th 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 — 7.4/10 against 3,379 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 19.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Ethos Club, Worship on Wheels, and the Ethos Conference.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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 Ethos Club support pupils’ personal development? What does a typical day look like for the Worship on Wheels trip? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where the vision ‘Let your light shine’ underpins a welcoming and happy environment. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and achieve well across the curriculum, supported by high aspirations and positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The school has developed an "ambitious curriculum" with clearly identified knowledge sequences, allowing pupils to build understanding in a "logical order".
- Reading is a priority, described as a "golden thread through the curriculum," with staff promptly identifying gaps and helping pupils catch up quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as their peers, with staff skilfully adapting implementation to support them.
- The school fosters "broader personal development," helping pupils learn about healthy relationships, mental health, and global citizenship.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders valuing staff opinions and considering workload impacts when implementing changes.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, staff do not always check carefully enough whether pupils have grasped previous information before introducing new learning, which hinders deep understanding.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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