The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 57.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mrs Nicole Davenport (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Malvern Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4FL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAfifah School
Independent · 379m away
SMS Changing Lives School
Independent · 703m away
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Primary · 890m away
IncludEd Learning
Independent · 1.0km away
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Primary · 1.2km away
Manley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Trafford Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Old Trafford Community Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Trafford Community Academy?
Old Trafford Community Academy currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Trafford Community Academy take?
Old Trafford Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Trafford Community Academy?
Old Trafford Community Academy is in Manchester, M15 4FL, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Trafford Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Old Trafford Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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