Schools in Timperley

How many schools are there in Timperley?

Timperley has 1 open school.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Timperley are rated Outstanding?

1 school in Timperley was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Pictor Academy. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 1 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Pictor Academy

Source: Ofsted

Do schools in Timperley have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Timperley have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Timperley?

Apply to Trafford through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.