- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
91 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 682
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in M16
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: M16 is a postcode district in Manchester with 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2713 primary · 7 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All M16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M16
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 M16
13 in M16, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
71 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 442
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results below the England average.
48 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 470
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Top Secondary Schools in M16
7 in M16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
187 first choices, 252 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,712
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
313 first choices, 167 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,542
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in M16
11 in M16, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons at Trafford
Manchester, M16 9AB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Manchester Montessori House
Manchester, M16 0BZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sanyu Day Care
Manchester, M16 9AD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M16
4 in M16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
187 first choices, 252 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,712
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
313 first choices, 167 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,542
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
St John Vianney RC School
Manchester, M16 0EX · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 124
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in M16
2 in M16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
IncludEd Learning
Manchester, M16 8ER · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St John Vianney RC School
Manchester, M16 0EX · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 124
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M16
4 in M16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Afifah School
Manchester, M16 9GN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1653.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 255
- Pupils per teacher
- –
IncludEd Learning
Manchester, M16 8ER · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Manchester, M16 8NH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M16, 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.
- Outstanding6
- Good16
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in M16 sit in 2 council areas. 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 M16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M16 has 27 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 M16
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 M16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M16?
M16 has 27 schools, including 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 4 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 M16?
The highest-ranked schools in M16 on Eduscope are Seymour Park Community Primary School, Manley Park Primary School, St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant 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 M16?
There are 4 independent schools in M16. 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 M16 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in M16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in M16 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.