Victoria Park Junior School, Manchester
Victoria Park Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 62nd-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 116% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Victoria Park Junior School in detail
Victoria Park Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am James Wilkinson, the Headteacher at Victoria Park Junior School. I am really pleased that you have taken the time to learn more about our wonderful school. Learning and Achieving Together is at the heart of everything we do."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and multi-sports.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Victoria Park Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Victoria Park Junior School
Across Trafford, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Trafford lodged 61 appeals against primary school offers; 44 reached a hearing and 2 succeeded (4.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Victoria Park Junior School are St Ann's RC Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 81% reading, 68% maths); Victoria Park Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Gorse Hill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); and Moss Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 81% maths).
Victoria Park Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Ann's RC Primary SchoolVictoria Park Infant SchoolGorse Hill Primary SchoolMoss Park Primary School
Who goes there
33% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Asian (28%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 46 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haig Road (near), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Victoria Park Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Victoria Park Junior School are Stretford Grammar School (0.5 miles), Stretford High School (0.6 miles) and Lostock High School (1.1 miles).
Stretford Grammar SchoolStretford High SchoolLostock High 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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Victoria Park Junior School stands out for its exceptional behaviour and attendance, with pupils embodying the school value of respect. The school has an ambitious approach to teaching reading and provides excellent support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Pupils feel heard and valued - they know the school acts on their suggestions and provides a welcoming environment where they can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance - pupils are very well mannered and respectful with superb attendance
- Strong reading programme - pupils read fluently across a broad range of books with effective phonics teaching
- Ambitious curriculum for all pupils including those with SEND, with good progress across learning opportunities
- Effective support systems for pupils' emotional needs and well-being
- Broad range of enrichment clubs and community activities that are accessible to all pupils including disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, curriculum thinking is incomplete regarding what vocabulary pupils should learn, making it harder for teachers to prioritise learning
- In some subjects, schools have not finalised how teachers check pupils' understanding, leading to some pupils having unidentified knowledge gaps
- Some pupils are moved to new concepts before gaps in foundational knowledge are addressed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, sewing club, cookery club, reading ambassadors, community litter picks, fundraising activities
Victoria Park Junior School is rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes. The school was previously rated Outstanding 10 years ago and has maintained strong standards in pupil conduct, reading, and support for pupils with additional needs.
At a Glance
31.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Victoria Park Junior School
2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Victoria Park Junior School.
- Trafford Tuition at Victoria Park Community Building390m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Victoria Park Junior 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Victoria Park Junior 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
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 20 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
8 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
231 pupils
199 places
32 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
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.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
118
Boys
112
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,575
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,635
Per pupil
£1499k
Total funding
£106k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
3.8%
Persistent absence
238
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
Victoria Park Junior School
Questions parents ask about Victoria Park Junior School
What are SATs results like at Victoria Park Junior School?
Of the pupils at Victoria Park Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Victoria Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Park Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Victoria Park Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Victoria Park Junior 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 Victoria Park Junior School?
Victoria Park Junior School was full in 2025, at 116% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Victoria Park Junior School?
Classes at Victoria Park Junior School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Victoria Park Junior School?
Victoria Park Junior School has around 230 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Victoria Park Junior School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Victoria Park Junior School in 2024/25. 3.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Victoria Park Junior School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Victoria Park Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Victoria Park Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Victoria Park Junior School: Trafford Tuition at Victoria Park Community Building (390m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Victoria Park Junior School's term dates?
Victoria Park Junior 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 Victoria Park Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 20 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 8 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 Victoria Park Junior School?
Victoria Park Junior School is at Davyhulme Road East, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0XZ.
Sources: Trafford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)