Schools across Trafford
Local authority · 104 schools across 6 towns
104
64 primary · 19 secondary
44,722
96% capacity used
32
11 outstanding · 21 good
46,577
1,855 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
78.8%
KS2 Maths
76.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,330 spare places
Secondary Schools
104 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.6%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
13.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
85
2024/25
Absence trend across Trafford schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
53%
Plans Issued
380
Assessment Requests
515
Tribunal Cases
7
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
35
Lodged
(1.1%)
19
Heard
2
Successful
(11%)
Primary (infant classes)
22
Lodged
(0.8%)
12
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
444
Lodged
(11.2%)
385
Heard
48
Successful
(13%)
Total
479
Lodged
(6.7%)
404
Heard
50
Successful
(12%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.