St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M16 0SH · Trafford · primary school
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40th 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 — 7.1/10 against 2,559 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Hilda's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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 higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2024 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Hilda’s C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring culture" where pupils are "overwhelmingly happy." The school maintains "the highest of ambitions for pupils’ learning," with students achieving well across the curriculum and displaying "secure knowledge" in most subjects.
Strengths
- Reading is described as "the jewel in the crown," with a "thoughtfully ordered" curriculum and expert support for early phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and "achieve well" through adapted curriculum delivery.
- Attendance levels have "quickly improved" due to high-priority strategies and collaboration with parents.
- Staff benefit from a "collaborative culture" where workload is "managed well" and well-being is prioritised.
- Pupils behave "sensibly," show respect for differences, and actively contribute to school life through clubs and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers must design activities that help pupils "understand and consolidate knowledge in the longer term" to prevent learning gaps.
- The trust must ensure "robust mechanisms" are in place so that statutory checks on staff and visitors are recorded appropriately.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, ensuring pupils are safe, though statutory checks are "not recorded as well as they should be."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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