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Schools in M40

A postcode district in Manchester

  • Postcode district
  • 33 schools and nurseries

In short: M40 is a postcode district in Manchester with 19 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3319 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in M40

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.

All M40 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in M40

19 in M40, best first

Abbott Community Primary School

Manchester, M40 7PR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

48 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
228
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school Abbott Community Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in M40

4 in M40, best first

Manchester Communication Academy

Manchester, M40 8NT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

207 first choices, 287 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
1,240
Pupils per teacher
12.6
View school Manchester Communication Academy

St Matthew's RC High School

Manchester, M40 0EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well below the England average.

170 first choices, 223 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.0%
Pupils
1,327
Pupils per teacher
14.2
View school St Matthew's RC High School
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Nurseries in M40

11 in M40, highest Ofsted grade first

Collyhurst Nursery School

Manchester, M40 7QD · State · Nursery · Ages 0 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
102
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Collyhurst Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in M40

1 in M40, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in M40

3 in M40. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Greens ENS

Greater Manchester, M40 1NZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Greens ENS

Private Schools in M40

1 in M40. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Greens ENS

Greater Manchester, M40 1NZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Greens ENS
The map

Every school in M40, 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.

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Collyhurst Nursery School, OutstandingAbbott Community Primary School, OutstandingMoston Fields Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasNew Moston Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasSt Augustine's CofE Primary School, GoodSt Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School, GoodAll Saints C of E Primary School, GoodChrist The King RC Primary School Manchester, GoodSt Mary's CofE Primary School Moston, Good in every areaSaviour CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 5 areasManchester Communication Academy, GoodBriscoe Lane Academy, GoodCo-op Academy Broadhurst, GoodSt Matthew's RC High School, Good in every areaThe Greens ENS, Needs attention in 4 areasLily Lane Primary School, Urgent improvement in 2 areasPark View Community Primary Academy, Requires improvementSt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodCamberwell Park Specialist Support School, InadequateSt Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodOrchard House Specialist High SchoolWinstanley Day Nursery, OutstandingBuilding Blocks Day Nursery, GoodBrighter Beginning Brighter Minds, GoodThe Vine Playgroup, GoodBrighter Beginnings Newton Heath, OutstandingSt Wilfrids, GoodOver The Rainbow Day Care, GoodPrecious Kids Day Nursery, GoodClever Bees NurseryCollyhurst Nursery School DaycareSt Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Good
  • Outstanding4
  • Good17
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet10
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 M40 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

M40 has 33 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about M40

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How many schools are in M40?

M40 has 33 schools, including 19 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 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 M40?

The highest-ranked schools in M40 on Eduscope are Abbott Community Primary School, St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 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 M40?

There is 1 independent school in M40, 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 M40?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in M40 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.

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