Trafford has 11 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 73% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 14 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 5 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School | Outstanding | 27 Jun 2019 | M33 |
| Delamere School | Outstanding | 21 Jun 2017 | M41 |
| Pictor Academy | Outstanding | 22 Jan 2019 | WA15 |
| Brentwood Community College | Good | 23 Jun 2022 | M33 |
| Fairfield House School | Expected | 14 Jul 2026 | M31 |
| Manor Academy Sale | Good | 4 Oct 2018 | M33 |
| St John Vianney RC School | Good | 12 Sept 2017 | M16 |
| The Orchards | Good | 10 Jul 2019 | M32 |
| Changing Lives | Requires improvement | 23 Nov 2023 | M31 |
| Egerton High School | Needs attention | 28 Apr 2026 | M41 |
| Longford Park School | Requires improvement | 10 Apr 2024 | M32 |