- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 460
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in M23
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: M23 is a postcode district in Manchester with 9 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries209 primary · 7 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All M23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M23
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 M23
9 in M23, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 251
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 256
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in M23
7 in M23, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
300 first choices, 165 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 933
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
79 first choices, 129 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 16.6%
- Pupils
- 913
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in M23
5 in M23, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Wythenshawe
Manchester, M23 9NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Spuds Day Nursery
Manchester, M23 9PS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Maple House Day Nursery
Manchester, M23 9HJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M23
2 in M23, by the school's Eduscope score
Pioneer House High School
Manchester, M23 0FF · 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
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 170
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Piper Hill High School
Manchester, M23 2YS · 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
- 12.1%
- Pupils
- 285
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Special Schools in M23
4 in M23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Pioneer House High School
Manchester, M23 0FF · 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
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 170
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Piper Hill High School
Manchester, M23 2YS · 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
- 12.1%
- Pupils
- 285
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
The Watkin Centre
Manchester, M23 9TT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 47
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M23
2 in M23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Watkin Centre
Manchester, M23 9TT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 47
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bowersgate School
Manchester, M23 9PL · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M23, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet6
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 M23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M23 has 20 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 M23
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 M23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M23?
M23 has 20 schools, including 9 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 4 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 M23?
The highest-ranked schools in M23 on Eduscope are Rack House Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, St Peter's Catholic 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 M23?
There are 2 independent schools in M23, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in M23?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in M23 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.