Stamford Park Primary School, Altrincham
Stamford Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Altrincham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 17 schools in Altrincham with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Trafford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stamford Park Primary School in detail
Stamford Park Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Learning is at the very heart of all that we do as we strive to create happy, motivated and resilient learners who thrive in our caring and supportive environment. We have created and developed a curriculum that challenges and engages our children and teaching staff."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, dance, STEM, French and Spanish.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Stamford Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Stamford Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Stamford Park Primary School as their first choice and 149 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stamford Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stamford Park Primary School are St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 93% maths); Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); Bowdon CofE Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths); and Cloverlea Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 77% reading, 77% maths).
Stamford Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAltrincham CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolBowdon CofE Primary SchoolCloverlea Primary School
Who goes there
13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 34.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 5 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hale Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moss Lane Stadium (near), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stamford Park Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stamford Park Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stamford Park Primary School are Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (0.4 miles), Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (0.6 miles), Altrincham College (0.7 miles) and North Cestrian School (0.8 miles).
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic CollegeAltrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham CollegeNorth Cestrian School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is deeply committed to inclusion, ensuring all pupils - including those with SEND and those learning English as an additional language - receive the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Pupils are proud of their diverse school community and behaviour has improved significantly following raised expectations. The school expertly identifies additional needs and provides thoughtful support to help all pupils learn well.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- Well-developed reading curriculum helping pupils become confident readers
- Improved pupil behaviour and conduct following raised expectations
- Rich opportunities for personal development including sports, music, and positions of responsibility
- Effective identification and support of pupils with additional needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity about what pupils should learn and in what order, causing confusion between old and new curriculums
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are not effective enough to identify when pupils have gaps in learning
- Governors sometimes receive information that gives them an overly positive view of achievement in some subjects, slowing improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, musical instruments, eco-council, digital leaders, charity fundraising
Stamford Park Primary School is a good school formed from the amalgamation of two predecessor schools in 2021. Pupils enjoy learning together in a diverse, inclusive community where staff are determined for every child to succeed.
At a Glance
13.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
22.4
Infant (KS1)
33.5
KS2
14
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Stamford Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stamford Park Primary School.
- Kids Collective @ Stamford ParkAt the school · Not yet graded
- Trafford Tuition at Stamford Park Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Ok Mum Altrincham360m away · Not yet graded
- School of Play Mcr Ltd at Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls890m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Stamford Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stamford Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stamford Park Primary School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
426 pupils
419 places
7 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Altrincham
Across Trafford council
Places available
2,990
Applications
2,238
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
9.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
426
Total Pupils
206
Boys
220
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,420
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,040
Per pupil
£2262k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
400
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Stamford Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about Stamford Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stamford Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stamford Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Stamford Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stamford Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Stamford Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stamford Park Primary School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Stamford Park Primary School?
Stamford Park Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Stamford Park Primary School?
Classes at Stamford Park Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Stamford Park Primary School?
Stamford Park Primary School has around 426 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stamford Park Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Stamford Park Primary School in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stamford Park Primary School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Stamford Park Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Stamford Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Kids Collective @ Stamford Park (registered, not yet graded) and Trafford Tuition at Stamford Park Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Stamford Park Primary School's term dates?
Stamford Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Stamford Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stamford Park Primary School?
Stamford Park Primary School is at Cedar Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9JB.
Sources: Trafford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)