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Private schools in Cheshire

Cheshire has 30 independent schools listed on SchoolFinder, 18 of which hold a top inspection rating (ISI Excellent or Ofsted Outstanding). Day fees range from about £6,000 to £25,500 a year. The schools below are ranked using The Sunday Times Parent Power and the latest academic results — click any school for full fees, results, admissions and reviews.

30
Schools
£6–26k
Day fees
18
Top rated
2
Offer boarding

Private schools in Cheshire, ranked

1
The Queen's School
Chester· All-Through· Girls· £21k/yr
45.5% A*–B
ISI Excellent
2
The King's School In Macclesfield
Macclesfield· All-Through· Co-ed· £14k/yr
45.3% A*–B
ISI Excellent
3
The King's School
Chester· All-Through· Co-ed· £20k/yr
38.3% A*–B
ISI Excellent
4
The Grange School
Northwich· All-Through· Co-ed· £14k/yr
36% A*–B
ISI Excellent
5
Stockport Grammar School
Stockport· All-Through· Co-ed· £13k/yr
30% A*–B
ISI Excellent
6
Cheadle Hulme School
Cheadle· All-Through· Co-ed· £16k/yr
18.8% A*–B
Ofsted Not yet inspected
7
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Alderley Edge· All-Through· Girls· £19k/yr
16.7% A*–B
ISI Excellent
8
Abbey Gate College
Chester· All-Through· Co-ed· £20k/yr
12.8% A*–B
ISI Excellent
9
Altrincham Preparatory School
Altrincham· Prep· Boys· £13k/yr
ISI Excellent
10
Beech Hall School
Macclesfield· All-Through· Co-ed· £19k/yr
ISI Good
11
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls
Altrincham· Prep· Girls· £13k/yr
ISI Excellent
12
Brabyns Preparatory School
Stockport· Prep· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
13
Covenant Christian School
Stockport· All-Through· Co-ed· £6k/yr
Ofsted Good
14
Cransley School
Northwich· All-Through· Co-ed· £19k/yr
ISI Good
15
Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale· Prep· Co-ed· £10k/yr
ISI Excellent
16
Forest School
Altrincham· Prep· Co-ed· £10k/yr
ISI Excellent
17
Greenbank Preparatory School
Cheadle· Prep· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
18
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham· Prep· Co-ed· £11k/yr
ISI Excellent
19
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Cheadle· All-Through· Co-ed· £17k/yr
ISI Excellent
20
Lady Barn House School
Cheadle· Prep· Co-ed· £13k/yr
ISI Excellent
21
North West Hospital School
Cheadle· Senior· Co-ed
Ofsted Good
22
OneSchool Global Northwich
Northwich· Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
23
Penarth Group School
Cheshire· Senior· Co-ed· £17k/yr
Ofsted Good
24
Pownall Hall School
Wilmslow· Prep· Co-ed· £12k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
25
Stella Maris School
Stockport· Prep· Co-ed· £10k/yr
Ofsted Good
26
Terra Nova School
Crewe· Prep· Co-ed· Boarding· £24k/yr
ISI Excellent
27
The Hammond
Chester· Senior· Co-ed· Boarding· £26k/yr
ISI Excellent
28
The Ryleys School
Alderley Edge· Prep· Co-ed· £15k/yr
ISI Excellent
29
Trinity School
Stalybridge· All-Through· Co-ed· £8k/yr
ISI Excellent
30
Wilmslow Preparatory School
Wilmslow· Prep· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected

Frequently asked questions

How many independent schools are there in Cheshire?

SchoolFinder lists 30 independent schools in Cheshire, including 2 that offer boarding.

What are the best private schools in Cheshire?

Top-ranked independent schools in Cheshire include The Queen's School, The King's School In Macclesfield, The King's School. Rankings are based on academic results and Parent Power; the right school also depends on your child’s stage, location and needs.

How much are private school fees in Cheshire?

Annual day fees for the independent schools in Cheshire range from roughly £6,000 to £25,500. Boarding fees are higher. Many schools offer bursaries and scholarships.

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