Academy · Trafford

Acre Hall Primary School

Term dates

Academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Trafford council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: there's no entrance test. When there are more applicants than places, places usually go by criteria such as siblings, distance or catchment area. Check the council's or school's admissions policy for the exact rules.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 25 families put this school as their first choice, and 25 places were offered. 25 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 20262525100%
September 20253931100%
September 20242928100%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

This club is registered with Ofsted at the school's postcode, so usually run on the school site:

Ask the club or the school about times, prices and places. More clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Latest graded inspection, 18 June 2024. Overall: Requires improvement

Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Early years
Good

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Academy
Phase
Primary
Ages
2–11
Pupils
297 (capacity 343)
Gender
Mixed
Academy trust
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Phone
01617484356
Address
Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6NA
Website
acrehall.trafford.sch.uk

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