Best Grammar Schools in Manchester
7 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- In Manchester, 7 grammar schools account for 1.7% of all schools, with 4,862 pupils, and 0.0% eligible for free school meals.
- Manchester's grammar schools outperform the national average, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected.
- The grammar schools in Manchester have an Attainment 8 score of 50.98, significantly higher than the national average of 46.10, and 26.7% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Pupils in Manchester's grammar schools have a Progress 8 score reflected in 13.7% having special educational needs, similar to the national average of 13.0%, and a high standard of education.
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–
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The Manchester Grammar School
Manchester, M13 0XT
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,642
P/T Ratio–
Withington Girls' School
Manchester, M14 6BL
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils733
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 grammar schools in Manchester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.14 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 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.