St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Manchester, M41 6JB · Trafford · primary school
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32nd 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and proud, taking care of one another and showing "positive attitudes towards their education." The school provides a "broad and balanced curriculum" where pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics. Staff are supported effectively, and the school fosters a culture of mutual respect and community engagement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, play nicely together, and benefit from well-organised lunchtime activities and clubs.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is "well thought through" and delivered consistently, leading to exceptional achievement.
- Staff use effective strategies to check pupil progress and provide guidance to correct errors or misconceptions.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs early and ensures they receive effective support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is promoted through initiatives like daily story time and consistent phonics teaching, helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
Areas to improve
- The school must review its approaches to evaluating curriculum implementation in some subjects to ensure they are delivered as intended and have the expected impact on learning.
- The school should complete the design of its early years curriculum to clarify the precise knowledge children need to learn and the order in which it is taught.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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