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Acre Hall Primary School

Acre Hall Primary School

Trafford, M41 6NAPrimary School·Ages 2-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

85%

Capacity

292

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Acre Hall Primary School

Acre Hall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 292 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 343 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Acre Hall Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher C Catherall, it falls under Trafford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8136th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 55 in Trafford.

Acre Hall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 39 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Acre Hall Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, Acre Hall Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIrlam Road, Urmston, Manchester, Trafford, M41 6NA
HeadteacherC Catherall
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils292
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity292 / 343 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)

8136th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 59%

1161st of 2,065

In North West

Top 56%

49th of 55

In Trafford

Top 89%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

59%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:71%
Higher:12%
Writing
Expected:65%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:18%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +27%

'22/23

32%

'23/24

59%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketRoundersTennisAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

39

Applications

59

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

31 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Acre Hall Primary School

Acre Hall Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01617484356www.acrehall.trafford.sch.uk

Irlam Road, Urmston, Manchester

Trafford, M41 6NA

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Irlam Road, Urmston, Manchester

Trafford, M41 6NA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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