SchoolScoresElmridge Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Wilton Drive, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0JF
0161 980 4941 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2023.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Altrincham comparisons use the 13 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 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 | Altrincham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 93% | 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. Altrincham figures pool parents at the Altrincham 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
32 pupils in this year group.
66% — 6 points below the Trafford average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 52 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 18.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 12.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.8% | 27.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 9.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Ambrose Prep School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Well Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hale Preparatory School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Stamford Park Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cloverlea Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomwood Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Altrincham Preparatory School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Newall Green Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowdon CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elmridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elmridge Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2023.
How did Elmridge Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Elmridge Primary School?
81% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Elmridge Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Elmridge Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Elmridge Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 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 138654.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.