Worthington Primary School
About Worthington Primary School
Worthington Primary School is a state primary in Trafford, a local authority with a strong reputation for education, and it sits 43rd out of 63 primary schools in the area. That puts it in the middle of the pack locally, though it's worth noting that the top three schools in Trafford — St Vincent's Catholic Primary, Park Road Academy Primary, and Brooklands Primary — all achieve ranking scores above 90, setting a high bar. Worthington's own ranking score of 66 reflects solid but not standout performance within this competitive landscape. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for its 51 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 166 applications, a ratio of over three applicants per place, and all 49 first-preference offers were taken up. That level of demand suggests it's a popular choice among local families, even if it isn't among the very highest-ranked primaries in the borough. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary, about a mile and a half away, so Worthington holds its own as a Good option in a busy catchment.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 158 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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