Seymour Park Community Primary School
122%
Capacity
684
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Seymour Park Community Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 684 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (122% of 560 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Thomas Johnson, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1971st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 55 in Trafford.
Seymour Park Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 169 applications for 89 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 115 were first-preference applications.
Seymour Park Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Seymour Park Community Primary School include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, Seymour Park Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Northumberland Road, Manchester, Trafford, M16 9QE |
| Headteacher | Thomas Johnson |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 684 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 684 / 560 (122% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1971st of 13,686
Nationally
255th of 2,065
In North West
18th of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
78%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
169
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
115 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Northumberland Road, Manchester
Trafford, M16 9QE
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