St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Altrincham, WA15 6TQ · Trafford · primary school
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16th 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 the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
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's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% 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 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 584 pupils against a stated capacity of 540. 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 aiming for the higher standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Hugh’s Catholic Primary is described as a “happy school” where pupils feel welcome and are “valued for their individuality.” The report highlights a curriculum that carefully considers pupil needs and prepares them for “life in modern Britain,” supported by staff who are “knowledgeable about the subjects that they teach.”
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy coming to school each day” and benefit from a “broad range of trips” and clubs that reflect their interests.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with skilled staff ensuring most pupils become “confident fluent readers” by Year 2.
- The school supports pupils’ wider development well, encouraging them to take on leadership roles and “give back to the local community.”
- Governors share the school’s ambition, and most staff “value the support that they receive for their well-being and workload.”
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always “identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND as quickly as they should,” delaying effective support.
- In some subjects, teachers do not check precisely enough to “identify the specific gaps in pupils’ knowledge,” hindering future learning steps.
- There are “inconsistencies” in applying the new behaviour policy, meaning some pupils occasionally disrupt the learning of others.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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