The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs A Harrop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Wellington School
Secondary · 657m away
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 740m away
Navigation Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Stamford Park Primary School
Primary · 867m away
Forest School
Independent · 905m away
North Cestrian School
Secondary · 935m away
Trafford Alternative Education Provision
Pupil referral unit · 957m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Vincent's Catholic Primary School take?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is in Altrincham, WA15 8EY, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Vincent's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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