The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 292
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr C Catherall (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Irlam Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDelamere School
Special school · Very close
St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Flixton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Abbotsford Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Flixton Girls School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Acre Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Acre Hall Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acre Hall Primary School?
Acre Hall Primary School currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acre Hall Primary School take?
Acre Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acre Hall Primary School?
Acre Hall Primary School is in Manchester, M41 6NA, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acre Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Acre Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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