Trafford Alternative Education Provision
URN: 131134 • Altrincham WA14 1SR
Overview
- Name
- Trafford Alternative Education Provision
- URN
- 131134
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Thompson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01619121479
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brentwood Avenue, Altrincham WA14 1SR
Summary
Trafford Alternative Education Provision (TAEP) is a pupil referral unit located in Altrincham, Trafford, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 58 pupils. The school primarily supports students who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools or those facing behavioural challenges. TAEP offers a nurturing environment aimed at helping students reach their full potential through tailored educational approaches, including in-centre placements, home tuition, and offsite learning, depending on individual needs.
The provision includes 28 full-time places through the Trafford Medical Education Service for students requiring additional support due to medical reasons. The school emphasizes personal development, behaviour, and welfare, and has received good ratings from Ofsted in leadership, teaching quality, and student outcomes. Students are encouraged to feel safe, respected, and empowered, fostering a community where they can thrive academically and personally.
TAEP is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere that recognizes each student's unique talents and aspirations. The school's ethos revolves around determination, respect, engagement, ambition, motivation, and success, ensuring that every student is equipped to transition successfully to their next educational setting.
The provision includes 28 full-time places through the Trafford Medical Education Service for students requiring additional support due to medical reasons. The school emphasizes personal development, behaviour, and welfare, and has received good ratings from Ofsted in leadership, teaching quality, and student outcomes. Students are encouraged to feel safe, respected, and empowered, fostering a community where they can thrive academically and personally.
TAEP is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere that recognizes each student's unique talents and aspirations. The school's ethos revolves around determination, respect, engagement, ambition, motivation, and success, ensuring that every student is equipped to transition successfully to their next educational setting.
Useful links
- Welcome Message from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- Management & Committee Links (governance)
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Information for Governors (governance)
- SEND at Trafford Alternative Education Provision (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Term Dates 2024 -2025 (calendar)
- Careers Academic Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025 – 2026 (calendar)
- Behaviour Statement (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Loreto Preparatory School (51.6)
- Altrincham Preparatory School (46.4)
- Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls (45.2)
- North Cestrian Grammar School (45.2)
- Forest School (44.8)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 58
- Boys
- 35
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- 69.00
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 58 | 35 | 23 | 69.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 | 31 | 21 | 53.80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 41.90 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 41.90 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 46.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
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