Trafford has 5 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 1 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Preparatory School | Outstanding | 9 Jun 2017 | M41 |
| Afifah School | Good | 7 Mar 2024 | M16 |
| Altrincham Preparatory School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WA14 |
| Forest School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WA15 |
| St Ambrose Prep School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WA15 |