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Navigation Primary School

Trafford, WA14 1NGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1217 of 13,686 nationally

About Navigation Primary School

Navigation Primary School is a state primary in Trafford that is comfortably oversubscribed, with 174 applications for 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — a ratio of 2.9 applicants per place. Of those, 62 families put it as their first preference, and 59 received an offer. The school currently has 439 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 420, which suggests it is a popular choice locally. Just 9% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national average and reflecting the relatively affluent catchment. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Its headteacher is Joanne Patterson. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes — a strong signal that parents can expect a positive, well-ordered environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHawarden Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 1NG
HeadteacherJoanne Patterson
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils439
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity439 / 420 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingNetballDanceGymnasticsCross CountryRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: navigationprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Navigation Primary School

Navigation 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.