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Private schools in the North West

All 336 private schools in the North West.

336 schools in North West

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  1. Abbotsford Preparatory School

    Manchester, M41 5PR · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    155
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Abbotsford Preparatory School
  2. Bridgeway School

    Lancashire, PR5 6EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    56
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Bridgeway School
  3. Cambian Whinfell School

    Kendal, LA9 5EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    16
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Cambian Whinfell School
  4. Jefferson House

    Winsford, CW7 1JT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    5
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Jefferson House
  5. Lakeside School

    Liverpool, L27 2YA · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    100
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Lakeside School
  6. Linton School

    Pr4 1hx · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    12
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Linton School
  7. Meadow View Learning Centre

    Chorley, PR6 8BN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    9
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Meadow View Learning Centre
  8. Olive High

    Bb11 2ry · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Muslim
    • Girls

    Independent school. Results close to the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1646.6

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    214
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Olive High
  9. Olive High Boys

    Burnley, BB11 2RU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Muslim
    • Boys

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    114
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Olive High Boys
  10. Oliver House School

    Chorley, PR7 1XA · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    55
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Oliver House School
  11. Poppy Field School

    Widnes, WA8 6DH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    29
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Poppy Field School
  12. Progress School

    Preston, PR5 6AQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    14
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Progress School
  13. Rainbow Hub School

    Ormskirk, L40 2QX · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    12
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Rainbow Hub School
  14. The Hammond

    Chester, CH2 4ES · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1637.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    253
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Hammond
  15. Underley Garden School

    Carnforth, LA6 2DZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    101
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Underley Garden School
  16. Acre View Primary School

    Liverpool, L31 4EQ · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    41
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Acre View Primary School
  17. Adventure Wellbeing School

    Northwich, CW9 7TN · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    46
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Adventure Wellbeing School
  18. Afifah School

    Manchester, M16 9GN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Muslim
    • Grammar
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results well above the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1653.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    255
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Afifah School
  19. Agricultural and Rural Centre

    Stockport, SK6 4BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    15
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Agricultural and Rural Centre
  20. Aidenswood School

    Congleton, CW12 4ED · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    3
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Aidenswood School
  21. Aim Habonim

    Salford, M7 4NX · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 25

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Jewish

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    95
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Aim Habonim
  22. Al-Huda Primary School

    Bolton, BL1 3EH · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Muslim
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    181
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Al-Huda Primary School
The big picture

How the North West's private schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Roselyn House School: 2.2The Holden School: 2.3Abbey College Manchester: 5.2Lakeside School: 7.2Cumberland School: 7.5Edstart Schools Wirral: 7.9Music Stuff: 9.4Oversands School: 10.3Reddish Hall School: 10.9Tower Learning Centre Independent School: 11Brookland School: 12.7IMPACT Northwest Schools: 13.1Bridgeway School: 14.2Mill School - Bury: 15Pontville School: 19.9St Anne's College Grammar School: 20.2OYY Lubavitch Boys School: 22.5Rossendale School: 24.8Manchester Senior Girls School: 25.1Hulme Hall Grammar School: 25.3Etz Chaim Boys School: 27.9Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah: 29.7Moorland School Limited: 30.7Beech Hall School: 34.6Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest: 34.7The Hammond: 37.3Tiferes: 38.5Al Islah Girls' High School: 39Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya: 39.7Sapience Girls Academy: 39.8Beech House School: 44.4Auckland College: 45.2Olive High: 46.6Islamiyah School: 47Bolton Islamic Girls School: 47Oakhill School: 47.5Rochdale Islamic Academy: 49.1Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus: 49.7Tower College: 51Trinity School: 51.2Markazul Uloom: 51.3Jamea Al Kauthar: 51.5Christian Fellowship School: 52.1The Queen's School: 52.8Rochdale Islamic Academy: 52.8Afifah School: 53.5Noorul Uloom: 53.5Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys: 54.3Westwood High: 55Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School: 55.4Abbey Gate College: 55.8Cransley School: 57.1Abrar Academy: 57.2Manchester High School for Girls: 58.3St. Mary's College: 62.4Edenfield Girls' High School: 62.7Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda: 64.5Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: 68.7020406080
Private schools in the North West

Ofsted grades in the North West

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 163 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 12 of 173
  • Good: 126 of 173
  • Requires improvement: 30 of 173
  • Inadequate: 5 of 173
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in the North West

  1. Some are faith schools.

    94 of the 336 private schools in the North West have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Private schools in the North West, explained

There are 336 private schools in the North West, teaching 48,572 children.

80% of the independent schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 12 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many private schools are in the North West?
There are 336 private schools in the North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in the North West?
the North West has 12 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 126 are rated Good, meaning 80% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How much do private schools in the North West cost?
Fees for private schools in the North West vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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