SchoolScoresPark Road Academy Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of PARK ROAD ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 5AP
0161 972 4820 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 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 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Altrincham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%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
30 pupils in this year group.
90% — 18 points above the Trafford average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (54%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 196 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.9
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 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 18.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th 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 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.9% | 27.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 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 8th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Altrincham. 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Hugh's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tyntesfield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodheys Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heyes Lane Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Willows Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Navigation Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brooklands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadheath Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), improved significantly 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Park Road Academy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Road Academy Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
How did Park Road Academy Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Park Road Academy Primary School?
98% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Park Road Academy Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Park Road Academy Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Park Road Academy Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 136376.
- 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.