Trafford academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 32 schools in Trafford, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 199Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 230 students
- 299Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,381 students
- 398Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham · Academy Secondary78.5 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 498Sale Grammar SchoolSale · Academy Secondary76.1 Attainment 8 · 1,352 students
- 598Park Road Academy Primary SchoolAltrincham · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 698Saint Ambrose CollegeAltrincham · Academy Secondary76.2 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 797Park Road Sale Primary SchoolSale · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 897Loreto Grammar SchoolAltrincham · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 996English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 209 students
- 1096Tyntesfield Primary SchoolSale · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 1196Urmston Grammar AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary71.7 Attainment 8 · 1,137 students
- 1295St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySale · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 1387Wellington SchoolAltrincham · Academy Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 1,536 students
- 1486Bollin Primary SchoolAltrincham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 368 students
- 1582North Cestrian SchoolAltrincham · Academy Secondary54.2 Attainment 8 · 799 students
- 1670Ashton-on-Mersey SchoolSale · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,609 students
- 1769Elmridge Primary SchoolAltrincham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 1866Sale High SchoolSale · Academy Secondary21.5% Free school meals · 1,103 students
- 1965Flixton Girls SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 981 students
- 2060Lime Tree Primary AcademySale · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 473 students
- 2159Altrincham CollegeAltrincham · Academy Secondary48.5 Attainment 8 · 973 students
- 2256St Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 2356Wellacre Technology AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 727 students
- 2437St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 688 students
- 2527Kingsway Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 193 students
- 2626Broadoak SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 507 students
- 2726Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 232 students
- 2826Barton Clough Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 2925Partington Central AcademyManchester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 3020Forest Gate AcademyManchester · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 3118Old Trafford Community AcademyManchester · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
- 3217Acre Hall Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 99.4 Top 5% | – | 230 |
| 2 | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 1,381 |
| 3 | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 78.5 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 4 | Sale Grammar School Sale · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.0 Top 5% | 76.1 Attainment 8 | 1,352 |
| 5 | Park Road Academy Primary School Altrincham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 6 | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 76.2 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 7 | Park Road Sale Primary School Sale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 97.3 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 8 | Loreto Grammar School Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 9 | English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | – | 209 |
| 10 | Tyntesfield Primary School Sale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.8 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 11 | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 71.7 Attainment 8 | 1,137 |
| 12 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Sale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 94.7 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 13 | Wellington School Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.3 Top 10% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 1,536 |
| 14 | Bollin Primary School Altrincham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86.1 Top 10% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 368 |
| 15 | North Cestrian School Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 54.2 Attainment 8 | 799 |
| 16 | Ashton-on-Mersey School Sale · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 70.1 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,609 |
| 17 | Elmridge Primary School Altrincham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 18 | Sale High School Sale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 21.5% Free school meals | 1,103 |
| 19 | Flixton Girls School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 981 |
| 20 | Lime Tree Primary Academy Sale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 59.6 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 473 |
| 21 | Altrincham College Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 973 |
| 22 | St Hilda's CofE Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 23 | Wellacre Technology Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 55.7 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 727 |
| 24 | St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 688 |
| 25 | Kingsway Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | – | 193 |
| 26 | Broadoak School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 26.2 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 507 |
| 27 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | – | 232 |
| 28 | Barton Clough Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 29 | Partington Central Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 30 | Forest Gate Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 31 | Old Trafford Community Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 32 | Acre Hall Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy in Manchester leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Trafford with a Success Index (England) of 99.4. Of the 32 schools shown, 32 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Trafford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Trafford?
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy in Manchester, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Trafford with a Success Index (England) of 99.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 230).
How are academies & free schools in Trafford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.