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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Trafford, M33 6SAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#381 of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

Every single parent who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey for St Mary's CofE Primary School said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a perfect 100% recommendation rate from the 13 families who took part in the survey between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for its 26 Reception places in the 2025/26 academic year, it received 88 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.38. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which tells you that while demand is high, those who really want a spot here stand a decent chance. Parents were particularly positive about how safe their children feel, with 100% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. Behaviour was another strong point, with every respondent agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school's personal development was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent 2023 inspection, and behaviour and attitudes also earned the top grade.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Mary's Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 6SA
HeadteacherWayne Hitchcock
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils258
Free School Meals (FSM)5.2%
School Capacity258 / 240 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 13 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballCricketAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: st-marys.trafford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE 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.