- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
Schools in M31
A postcode district in Trafford
- Postcode district
- 9 schools and nurseries
In short: M31 is a postcode district in Trafford with 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries94 primary · 3 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All M31 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M31
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in M31
4 in M31, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
43 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 373
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M31 4PJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
25 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 232
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in M31
3 in M31, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
80 first choices, 110 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 507
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
Nurseries in M31
3 in M31, highest Ofsted grade first
Gillitots Day Nursery
Manchester, M31 4NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Partington Nursery
Manchester, M31 4FL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Partington Pre School LTD
Manchester, M31 4ND · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M31
1 in M31, by the school's Eduscope score
Changing Lives
Manchester, M31 4BH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in M31
2 in M31. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Changing Lives
Manchester, M31 4BH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Fairfield House School
Manchester, M31 4NL · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 25
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 7
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M31
2 in M31. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Changing Lives
Manchester, M31 4BH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Fairfield House School
Manchester, M31 4NL · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 25
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 7
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M31, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good5
- Requires improvement3
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every M31 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M31 has 9 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in M31
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about M31
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M31?
M31 has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M31?
The highest-ranked schools in M31 on Eduscope are Forest Gate Academy, Partington Central Academy, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in M31?
There are 2 independent schools in M31, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in M31?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in M31 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.