Best primary schools in Stretford (2026)
Stretford has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School, in the top 9% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 64%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 9% in England |
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School Stretford · Roman Catholic |
81% | 87% | 18% | Good | |
2 Top 21% in England |
Moss Park Primary School Stretford |
71% | 74% | 15% | Not judged | |
3 Top 39% in England |
Victoria Park Junior School Stretford |
67% | 73% | 10% | Good | |
4 Bottom 49% in England |
St Ann's RC Primary School Stretford · Roman Catholic |
63% | 53% | 6% | Good | |
5 Bottom 32% in England |
Gorse Hill Primary School Stretford |
57% | 63% | 8% | Good | |
6 Bottom 20% in England |
Barton Clough Primary School Stretford |
51% | 61% | 0% | Good | |
7 Bottom 8% in England |
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Stretford · Church of England |
42% | 37% | 0% | No rating |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Stretford?
On exam results over the last three years, St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Stretford, in the top 9% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.