- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 231
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
Schools in M26
A postcode district in Bury
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: M26 is a postcode district in Bury with 13 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2113 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All M26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M26
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 M26
13 in M26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 332
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Secondary Schools in M26
1 in M26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Star Radcliffe Academy
Radcliffe, M26 2SZ · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
No published results yet.
134 first choices, 148 offers made
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 286
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in M26
7 in M26, highest Ofsted grade first
Amber's Attic Ltd
Manchester, M26 1JR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe)
Manchester, M26 1AJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Mary Kelly's Rascals Day Nursery
Manchester, M26 4FA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in M26
2 in M26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Millwood Primary Special School
Bury, M26 3BW · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 192
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Imagine Wellbeing Primary Ltd
Manchester, M26 3PE · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in M26
1 in M26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Imagine Wellbeing Primary Ltd
Manchester, M26 3PE · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M26, 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
- Good15
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in M26 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 M26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M26 has 21 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 M26
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 M26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M26?
M26 has 21 schools, including 13 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 M26?
The highest-ranked schools in M26 on Eduscope are Prestolee Primary School, Gorsefield Primary School, St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley. 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 M26?
There is 1 independent school in M26, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in M26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in M26 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.