St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Stretford, M32 9PD · Trafford · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,919 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0%, 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Gaelic football and visit the Lowry Gallery. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard? How are places allocated for new entrants when the school is full?
What Ofsted said about St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a “loving, community spirit” where pupils feel “safe and secure” and are “happy at school.” Despite a prolonged period of interim leadership, the school has maintained high standards, ensuring pupils achieve well in a “broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “well behaved and sensible,” with social times described as “calm and well-organised.”
- The curriculum is carefully structured, helping pupils develop a “secure body of knowledge” in many subjects.
- Teachers use “effective strategies” to quickly identify and correct misconceptions, supporting strong learning outcomes.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and “achieve well” alongside their peers.
- Reading is nurtured effectively; pupils become “confident, fluent readers” and enjoy a “love of reading.”
Areas to improve
- The school must refine how it oversees subject curriculums, as it is “not clear on how well subject curriculums are being implemented” in some areas.
- Leaders need to act more quickly to address “deficiencies in the design of these curriculums” and gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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