- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 454
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Schools in M12
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: M12 is a postcode district in Manchester with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1910 primary · 5 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All M12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in M12
10 in M12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results below the England average.
65 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 490
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Top Secondary Schools in M12
5 in M12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
364 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 946
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results above the England average.
223 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in M12
6 in M12, highest Ofsted grade first
Early Inspirations
Manchester, M12 4GJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd
Manchester, M12 4QN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Merry Kidz Day Nursery Beswick
Manchester, M12 6LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M12
2 in M12, by the school's Eduscope score
Grange School
Manchester, M12 4GR · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
Sol Christian Academy
M12 6el · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in M12
2 in M12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Grange School
Manchester, M12 4GR · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
Rodney House School
Manchester, M12 4WF · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Private Schools in M12
2 in M12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Progress Schools - Gorton
M12 5px · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sol Christian Academy
M12 6el · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good10
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every M12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M12 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in M12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about M12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M12?
M12 has 19 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M12?
The highest-ranked schools in M12 on Eduscope are Co-op Academy Belle Vue, St Peter's RC High School, St Richard's RC Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in M12?
There are 2 independent schools in M12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in M12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in M12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in M12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.