Old Trafford Community Academy

29/09/2026

Reception Places - September 2027
📚 Starting School in September 2027? Apply for Your Child's Reception Place Now!

We encourage all parents and carers to submit their application as early as possible to ensure it is received before the local authority deadline.

Why Choose Our School?🌟 A nurturing and inclusive learning environment
🌟 Experienced and dedicated staff
🌟 Exciting opportunities for learning, development and growth
🌟 Strong partnerships between home and school

Come and Visit Us! We welcome prospective families to visit our school and see our wonderful learning environment in action. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour or to find out more about what we can offer your child.

📞 For further information or support with the admissions process, please contact the school office.
We look forward to welcoming our new Reception children and their families in September 2027! 🎉

24/09/2026

Discord gives young people a space to chat, play games and join communities based around shared interests.

While it can be a positive way to connect with friends, there are also important risks for parents and educators to understand.

Our latest guide highlights:
• Contact with strangers
• Harassment and harmful behaviour
• Exposure to inappropriate content
• Gaming and socialising becoming a distraction
• Spending and subscription risks

It also shares practical advice on using Discord’s Family Centre, reviewing privacy and spending settings, talking openly about suspicious behaviour and agreeing clear expectations around screen time.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5jh5f

04/09/2026

Stay & Play starts again at OTCA next Thursday 10th September & every Thursday during term time!

Why not pop along💫

17/07/2026

Please see schools newsletter this week!

Headteacher: Mrs N Davenport

16/07/2026

Gaming is a huge part of many young people's lives, but some online features can blur the line between gaming and gambling in ways that aren't always obvious.

Our latest guide explains what skin betting is, why it's becoming more common, and how parents, carers and educators can help children stay safe online.

The guide covers:

• What skin betting is and how it works
• Why virtual in-game items can have real-world value
• The risks of unregulated third-party platforms
• Social pressure and influencer promotion
• Warning signs to look out for
• Practical steps to reduce the risks through conversations and parental controls

By understanding how skin betting works, trusted adults can spot potential risks early and help young people make safer choices online.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5b9j8

13/05/2026

Online grooming is a serious and growing threat, with offenders using a range of tactics to build trust with children and young people before exploiting that relationship.

This can happen across social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps and group chats, often through fake identities, flattery, gifts or pressure.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Strangers using fake identities
• Exploitation through gifts and flattery
• Group chats creating hidden pathways
• Gaming platforms becoming grooming gateways
• Sextortion, criminal grooming and radicalisation

The guide also offers practical advice for parents and educators on recognising warning signs, understanding the platforms children use and creating open, regular conversations.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/53zbc

11/05/2026

Good luck to all of our wonderful Year 6 children as they begin their SATs this week! 🌟
We know you will be fabulous and give it your all ✨

28/04/2026

Why not come along to our stay & play session every Thursday during Term Time

24/04/2026

Please find attached this weeks newsletter to see some of the amazing things our children take part in during their school week

Headteacher: Mrs N Davenport

22/04/2026

Year 4 had a fantastic time today watching Matilda the Musical at the Palace Theatre! 🎭✨
The children were completely captivated and it was a truly memorable experience for everyone.