A postcode district in Manchester
In short: M9 is a postcode district in Manchester with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
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.
13 in M9, best first
Manchester, M9 8BG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
Results below the England average.
48 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
6 in M9, best first
Results above the England average.
232 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.6
England 46.2
Results below the England average.
177 first choices, 247 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.5
England 46.2
Results below the England average.
248 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
9 in M9, highest Ofsted grade first
Manchester, M9 0RN · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Manchester, M9 6PW · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Manchester, M9 8EG · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
2 in M9, by the school's Eduscope score
Results below the England average.
248 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
Manchester, M9 0RP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
3 in M9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Manchester, M9 0RP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Manchester, M9 8LT · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Manchester, M9 6GN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
1 in M9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Manchester, M9 5US · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
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.
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every M9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
M9 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
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M9 has 28 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in M9 on Eduscope are Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Our Lady's RC High School, Oasis Academy Harpur Mount. 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.
There is 1 independent school in M9. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in M9 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.
