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Old Trafford Community Academy

Trafford, M15 4FLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#11,691
of 13,686 nationally

About Old Trafford Community Academy

Old Trafford Community Academy is a state primary school in Trafford for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 345 pupils against a capacity of 420. That leaves some spare places, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 63 applications for just 28 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 57.5%, which is significantly above the national average and points to a community with high levels of disadvantage. The school is led by headteacher Nicole Davenport and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, making it an option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMalvern Street, Manchester, Trafford, M15 4FL
HeadteacherNicole Davenport
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)57.5%
School Capacity345 / 420 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
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, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Trafford Community Academy

Old Trafford Community Academy 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.