What are the best private schools in North West?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in North West include Abbey College Manchester, Abbey Gate College, and Adventure Wellbeing School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in North West?

North West has 395 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2152 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in North West ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in North West private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in North West is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in North West cost?

Fees for private schools in North West vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in North West

327 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 324 private schools in North West, accounting for 4.8% of all schools, with 49,055 pupils attending these institutions.
In North West, 77.0% of inspected private schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 17 Outstanding and 157 Good ratings out of 226 inspections.
Private schools in North West have 14.2% of pupils with special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%, and 0.0% are eligible for free school meals.
The Attainment 8 score for private schools in North West is 38.06, with 20.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, below the national average of 46.10.

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Independent

Abbey College Manchester

M2 4WG

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–23

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils155

P/T Ratio–

Abbey Gate College

Chester, CH3 6EN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils464

P/T Ratio–

Adventure Wellbeing School

Northwich, CW9 7TN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

Agricultural and Rural Centre

Stockport, SK6 4BA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils15

P/T Ratio–

AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DT

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils792

P/T Ratio–

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils379

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Altrincham Preparatory School

Altrincham, WA14 2RR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils222

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Angel Meadow School

Salford, M7 1WE

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

Ashbridge Independent School

Preston, PR4 4AQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils132

P/T Ratio–

Austin Friars

Carlisle, CA3 9PB

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Absence–

Pupils323

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Avalon School

Wirral, CH48 2HE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils104

P/T Ratio–

Beech Hall School

Macclesfield, SK10 2EG

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils225

P/T Ratio–

Birkenhead School

Prenton, CH43 2JD

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils892

P/T Ratio–

Blackpool Skills Academy

Blackpool, FY1 4QL

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton, BL1 4PA

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,131

P/T Ratio–

Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton, BL1 4PB

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,057

P/T Ratio–

Brabyns Preparatory School

Stockport, SK6 7DB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils73

P/T Ratio–

Bridgewater School

Manchester, M28 2WQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils439

P/T Ratio–

Brinksway School

Stockport, SK4 2HG

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils47

P/T Ratio–

Bury Grammar Schools

Bury, BL9 0HN

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,234

P/T Ratio–

Carleton House Preparatory School

L18 3EE

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils178

P/T Ratio–

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School

LA6 2SG

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils189

P/T Ratio–

Chances Mentoring

Oldham, OL9 9JT

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils17

P/T Ratio–

Cheadle Hulme School

Cheadle, SK8 6EF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,499

P/T Ratio–

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 327 private schools in North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	North West	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	77%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	60%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.13	+0.00
Attainment 8	38.1	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	20%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,168	£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.

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Best Private Schools in North West

Key Facts

Abbey College Manchester

Abbey Gate College

Adventure Wellbeing School

Agricultural and Rural Centre

AKS Lytham

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Altrincham Preparatory School

Angel Meadow School

Ashbridge Independent School

Austin Friars

Avalon School

Beech Hall School

Birkenhead School

Blackpool Skills Academy

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton School Girls' Division

Brabyns Preparatory School

Bridgewater School

Brinksway School

Bury Grammar Schools

Carleton House Preparatory School

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School

Chances Mentoring

Cheadle Hulme School

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What is the average class size in North West private schools?

How much do private schools in North West cost?

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