- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
72 first choices, 77 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 667
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Schools in M18
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: M18 is a postcode district in Manchester with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries147 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All M18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M18
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 M18
7 in M18, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 330
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Top Secondary Schools in M18
3 in M18, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results above the England average.
398 first choices, 344 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,781
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
47 first choices, 99 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 724
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Nurseries in M18
4 in M18, highest Ofsted grade first
Foundation Years Nurseries Debdale Park
Manchester, M18 7LJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Merry Kidz Day Nursery
Manchester, M18 8HE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sutton Road Nursery Limited
Manchester, M18 7PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M18
1 in M18, by the school's Eduscope score
Melland High School
Gorton, M18 7DT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 256
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.6
Special Schools in M18
1 in M18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Melland High School
Gorton, M18 7DT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 256
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M18, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- 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 M18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M18 has 14 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 M18
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 M18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M18?
M18 has 14 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M18?
The highest-ranked schools in M18 on Eduscope are Wright Robinson College, Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Sacred Heart 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 do I choose the right school in M18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in M18 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.