Best Schools in Manchester
421 schools in Manchester
Key Facts
- Manchester has a total of 420 schools, with 92.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 78.3% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Manchester's primary schools have 56.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 59,515 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.12.
- Manchester's secondary schools have a Progress 8 score of 0.14, an Attainment 8 score of 46.42, and 44.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
- In Manchester, 45.2% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, 45.2% have English as an additional language, and £8,280 is spent per pupil, highlighting diverse demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Manchester
203 nurseries in Manchester
Top Primary Schools in Manchester
184 primary schools in Manchester
Abbey College Manchester
M2 4WG
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–23
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils155
P/T Ratio–
Cavendish Primary School
Manchester, M20 1JG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils576
P/T Ratio–
Chetham's School of Music
M3 1SB
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils331
P/T Ratio–
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester, M14 6HS
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils913
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Manchester
32 secondary schools in Manchester
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Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Ofsted
Outstanding
Manchester, M12 4BA
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils946
Didsbury High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Manchester, M20 2ET
Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.67
Attainment 857.3
Eng+Maths80%
Pupils1,220
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Ofsted
Good
Manchester, M8 8DT
Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.20
Attainment 853.1
Eng+Maths79%
Pupils664
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Ofsted
Good
Manchester, M8 8DT
Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+1.02
Attainment 855.0
Eng+Maths77%
Pupils659
Top Independent Schools in Manchester
20 independent schools in Manchester
Abbey College Manchester
M2 4WG
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–23
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils155
P/T Ratio–
Chetham's School of Music
M3 1SB
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils331
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester has 421 schools, including 184 primary schools, 32 secondary schools, 203 nurseries, 20 independent schools, 12 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.14 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,774 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.