Ofsted school ratings in Trafford
In Trafford (North West), 39 of 44 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.6%. That is 1.5 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 88.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 11
- Good
- 28
- Requires improvement
- 5
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 44
- rank 76/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Trafford (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Trafford | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 11 | 25.0% |
| Good | 28 | 63.6% |
| Requires improvement | 5 | 11.4% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Trafford
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 96.8% |
| Secondary | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
More about Trafford
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Sandwell89.1%
- Cumberland88.9%
- East Riding of Yorkshire88.9%
- Essex88.6%
- Solihull88.6%
- Cheshire West and Chester88.3%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Trafford are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 39 of 44 graded state-funded schools in Trafford hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.6%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Trafford have?
- Trafford has 11 schools rated Outstanding and 28 rated Good, out of 44 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Trafford?
- No state-funded school in Trafford currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 5 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Trafford?
- By phase in Trafford: 96.8% of 31 primary schools; 75.0% of 12 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Trafford compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Trafford ranks 76 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 88.6% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.