Victoria Park Junior School
Manchester, M32 0XZ · Trafford · primary school
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33rd 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 — 8.3/10 against 2,315 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Victoria Park Junior 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 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Victoria Park Junior School
Overview
Victoria Park Junior School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes. Pupils are described as happy, well-mannered, and respectful, thriving in a welcoming environment where they are well supported. The school provides a broad curriculum and effective safeguarding, though some inconsistencies in subject planning require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘impeccable’ behaviour and ‘superb attendance’, driven by high expectations and effective systems.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and well-delivered in most subjects, with teachers successfully adapting content for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is central to the curriculum; pupils read with fluency, supported by an ‘effective approach to teaching phonics’.
- Staff well-being is prioritised through positive changes to workload and marking policies, fostering a supportive culture.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘broad range of clubs’ and community activities that enhance their personal development.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must ‘finalise its curriculum thinking’ regarding key knowledge, particularly vocabulary, to prevent gaps in learning.
- Staff in these subjects need to consistently check pupils’ understanding to ensure they have the necessary knowledge before moving on to new concepts.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 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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