- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Schools in M21
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: M21 is a postcode district in Manchester with 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries137 primary · 4 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All M21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M21
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 M21
7 in M21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 427
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M21 9SN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 41 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 398
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Top Secondary Schools in M21
4 in M21, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
293 first choices, 286 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,532
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
121 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
76 first choices, 136 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 742
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.3
Nurseries in M21
2 in M21, highest Ofsted grade first
Kenwood Day Nursery Ltd
Manchester, M21 9JT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Christie Fields
Manchester, M21 7QY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M21, 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.
- Good9
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet2
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 M21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M21 has 13 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 M21
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 M21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M21?
M21 has 13 schools, including 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M21?
The highest-ranked schools in M21 on Eduscope are Chorlton CofE Primary School, Chorlton High School, Brookburn Community 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 M21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in M21 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.