- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
131 first choices, 139 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 1,084
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in M20
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: M20 is a postcode district in Manchester with 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2815 primary · 5 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All M20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M20
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 M20
15 in M20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
71 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 402
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
Top Secondary Schools in M20
5 in M20, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
365 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,220
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
155 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 930
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
249 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 1,786
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in M20
9 in M20, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Manchester, M20 2DY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Christie Day Nursery
Manchester, M20 3LJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Didsbury Childminding Services
Manchester, M20 5NF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M20
2 in M20, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
365 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,220
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
249 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 1,786
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Special Schools in M20
2 in M20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lancasterian School
Manchester, M20 2XA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.8%
- Pupils
- 196
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
The Birches School
Manchester, M20 2XZ · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 168
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.5
Private Schools in M20
3 in M20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Manchester, M20 2PQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1668.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 264
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Manchester, M20 2PQ · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 175
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Manchester, M20 2PW · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M20, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good20
- Not graded yet5
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 M20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M20 has 28 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 M20
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 M20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M20?
M20 has 28 schools, including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 3 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 M20?
The highest-ranked schools in M20 on Eduscope are Beaver Road Primary School, Didsbury High School, Didsbury CofE 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 M20?
There are 3 independent schools in M20. 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 M20 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in M20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in M20 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.