Navigation Primary School, Altrincham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an interim assessment letter rather than a full inspection report, so it does not provide detailed information about what the school does well. The school's previous 'good' rating from 2011 has been sustained, meaning performance remains consistent.
Navigation Primary School's performance has been sustained following an interim assessment by Ofsted. The school was previously judged 'good' in March 2011.
At a Glance
8.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
95 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has declined from 89% to 75%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
444 pupils
420 capacity
24 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Altrincham
Admissions Demand - Trafford
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,467
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Trafford (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.47018%
Overall absence
4.94505%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Navigation Primary School
Trafford Alternative Education Provision
Wellington School
North Cestrian School
Loreto Grammar School
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Brentwood School
Altrincham College
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
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