- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
37 first choices, 37 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 381
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in M8
A postcode district in Manchester
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: M8 is a postcode district in Manchester with 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2412 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All M8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M8
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 M8
12 in M8, best first
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M8 0SP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 194
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 35 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 385
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Top Secondary Schools in M8
4 in M8, best first
- Ofsted:Exceptional in every area
Results well above the England average.
214 first choices, 139 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1661.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 659
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results close to the England average.
226 first choices, 137 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 664
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
94 first choices, 87 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 708
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
Nurseries in M8
8 in M8, highest Ofsted grade first
Acorn Grove Nursery
Cheetham Hill, M8 0NE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Crumpsall Park Playgroup
Manchester, M8 5SA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Tots Private Day Nursery
Manchester, M8 4NB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M8
2 in M8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results close to the England average.
226 first choices, 137 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 664
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
94 first choices, 87 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 708
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
Special Schools in M8
1 in M8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Beltane College
Manchester, M8 8QA · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M8, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good16
- Not graded yet7
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 M8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M8 has 24 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 M8
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 M8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M8?
M8 has 24 schools, including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M8?
The highest-ranked schools in M8 on Eduscope are Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester, Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester, The King David High 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 M8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in M8 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.