Elmridge Primary School

About Elmridge Primary School

Elmridge Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 63 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.1. All 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is in demand, it is not out of reach for those who prioritise it. Parent satisfaction appears strong, though specific survey data is not available here. The school is led by headteacher Rebecca Bolton and serves 224 pupils aged 3 to 11 in the Trafford borough, with capacity for 244. Around 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This represents a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2007, but the current inspection found no areas requiring improvement.

Academically, Elmridge performs solidly against local and national benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Trafford local authority average of 71%. The school ranks 24th out of 55 primary schools in Trafford on this measure, placing it in the top half of the borough. At the higher standard, 25% of pupils achieved greater depth across all three subjects. Subject-level results are strong: 94% met expectations in maths, 84% in reading, and 78% in writing. Average scaled scores of 108 in both reading and maths are above the national benchmark of 100. Nationally, Elmridge sits in the top 19% of primary schools for the combined expected standard, and within the North West region it ranks in the top 17%.

The school offers a good range of facilities and enrichment opportunities. Pupils have access to a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, and a chapel, alongside the usual outdoor playground and dining hall. Sports include netball, athletics, cross country and football, while clubs cover coding, science, eco, film, chess and gardening. The school provides nursery provision for younger children and has specific SEND support for dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. With its strong academic outcomes, oversubscribed status, and broad extracurricular offer, Elmridge is well suited to families in Trafford seeking a well-regarded state primary that balances core learning with creative and outdoor activities. Its Good Ofsted rating and above-average KS2 results make it a reliable choice within a competitive local market.

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