St Mary's CofE Primary School
108%
Capacity
258
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 258 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wayne Hitchcock, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 381st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 55 in Trafford.
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 26 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (13 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, St Mary's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | St Mary's Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 6SA |
| Headteacher | Wayne Hitchcock |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 258 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.2% |
| School Capacity | 258 / 240 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (89%)
381st of 13,686
Nationally
59th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
89%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
89%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
13 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
88
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
St Mary's Road, Sale
Trafford, M33 6SA
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