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Barton Clough Primary School

Trafford, M32 9TGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#8,008
of 13,686 nationally

About Barton Clough Primary School

Barton Clough Primary School sends a clear signal to parents: it is a school in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 38 applications for 24 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.58. Of those 38 applications, 20 were first-preference choices, and all 20 received offers. That level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, even if it doesn't top the league tables. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2024, rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That's a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2022, when it was rated Requires Improvement. So the trajectory is positive, and the parent experience seems to be one of a school that has turned a corner and is now delivering consistently.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAudley Avenue, Manchester, Trafford, M32 9TG
HeadteacherJonathan Foster-Carr
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils171
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity171 / 210 (81% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballGymnasticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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Barton Clough Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.