SchoolScoresAcre Hall Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Irlam Road, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6NA
0161 748 4356 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Manchester (Trafford) comparisons use the 17 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester (Trafford) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester (Trafford) figures pool parents at the Manchester (Trafford) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
45% — 27 points below the Trafford average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 45% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Trafford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 30 places for autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 18.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 12.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 27.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 9.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 27 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 27 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 21st highest of 28 state primary schools in Manchester (Trafford). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flixton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbotsford Preparatory School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moss Valley Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Irlam Endowed Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Irlam Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Acre Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Acre Hall Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did Acre Hall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Acre Hall Primary School?
78% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Acre Hall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Acre Hall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Acre Hall Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138977.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.