Oldfield Brow Primary School
74%
Capacity
331
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Oldfield Brow Primary School
Oldfield Brow Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 63 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. All 26 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The school has a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains Good. However, the early years provision was rated Requires improvement in that 2024 visit, which is worth noting for parents of younger children. The school has a nursery provision on site, so this is a factor to consider from the start.
Academically, Oldfield Brow performs above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Trafford local authority average of 71%. The school ranks 23rd out of 55 primary schools in Trafford on this measure, placing it in the top 25% nationally. A strong 22% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. Reading and maths average scores both sit at 110, with 91% reaching the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. Writing is slightly lower, with 79% at expected and 24% at the higher level. The school’s performance is solid without being exceptional, and it sits comfortably within a competitive local authority that has 10 Outstanding primaries.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, library and a chapel. Clubs include drama, choir, science and film club, and sports on offer are athletics, cross country, cricket and tennis. For families with children who need extra support, the school lists provisions for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 16% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. Oldfield Brow is a good fit for families who want a well-regarded, oversubscribed primary with strong core results, but who are also realistic about the early years rating and the competitive local landscape.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Taylor Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 4LE |
| Headteacher | James Cash |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 331 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 331 / 450 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2558th of 13,686
Nationally
350th of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: oldfield-brow.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British53.5%
- Asian25.9%
- Mixed6.6%
- White (other)3.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Taylor Road, Altrincham
Trafford, WA14 4LE
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