Old Trafford Community Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Old Trafford Community Academy.

Manchester, M154FL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Malvern Street
Old Trafford
Manchester, M154FL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140738
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Malvern Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4FL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
393
Free School Meals
49.3% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
393 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Optimism Trust Community Aspirations

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum for England forms the basis for planning; subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Music, Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, Languages, and Physical Education.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Old Trafford Community Academy offers on-site wraparound childcare with a Breakfast Club (07:45–08:40) and an After School Club (15:10–17:30). Booking is via an external provider, Childcare Bookings for Schools, with online accounts required. Payment methods available: Card, Tax-Free Childcare, or Childcare Vouchers.

SEND Provision

Place2Be provides emotional and therapeutic services in school, with a named Mental Health Practitioner visiting one day per week to see up to four children per day (sessions around 45 minutes). The service is designed to support children’s resilience and well-being, with collaboration with parents and the school.

Admissions Criteria

Old Trafford Community Academy follows an oversubscription policy. Priority is given in this order to: (1) looked after children; (2) children who were looked after but ceased to be so; (3) children with a sibling at the academy; (4) children who live in the catchment area; (5) children who live outside the catchment area but have a sibling at the academy; (6) children living nearest to the academy measured in a direct straight line. There are also details about appeals timelines and processes.

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