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Schools in Manchester

There are 21 schools in Manchester on SchoolFinder — 19 independent and 2 grammar schools, 4 with a top inspection rating. Independent day fees range from about £5,400 to £19,998 a year. Schools are ordered by their latest exam results — open any school for full fees, results and admissions.

21
Schools
£5–20k
Day fees
2
Grammar
4
Top rated

Schools in Manchester, ranked by results

1
Withington Girls' School
Senior· Girls· £20k/yr
84.4% GCSE 7+
52.2% A*–B
ISI Excellent
2
The Manchester Grammar School
Senior· Boys· £15k/yr
81% GCSE 7+
69% A*–B
ISI Excellent
3
Manchester High School for Girls
All-Through· Girls· £18k/yr
74.4% GCSE 7+
40.5% A*–B
ISI Excellent
4
Stretford Grammar School
Grammar· Co-ed
64.8% GCSE 7+
30.6% A*–B
Ofsted Not yet inspected
5
Urmston Grammar Academy
Grammar· Co-ed
57.6% GCSE 7+
30.2% A*–B
Ofsted Good
6
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Senior· Girls· £5k/yr
50.1% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Not yet inspected
7
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Senior· Boys· £8k/yr
43.3% GCSE 7+
ISI Excellent
8
Bridgewater School
All-Through· Co-ed· £13k/yr
29.9% GCSE 7+
13.3% A*–B
ISI Good
9
Afifah School
All-Through· Co-ed· £5k/yr
18.8% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good
10
Ashlea House School
Senior· Boys
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Good
11
Greater Manchester Independent School
Senior· Co-ed· £14k/yr
0% GCSE 7+
Ofsted Requires improvement
12
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy
Senior· Boys· £6k/yr
Ofsted Inadequate
13
Beis Ruchel Girls School
Prep· Girls· £6k/yr
Ofsted Inadequate
14
Branwood Preparatory School
Prep· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
15
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Senior· Co-ed
Ofsted Inadequate
16
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Prep· Co-ed· £7k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
17
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Good
18
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Prep· Co-ed· £13k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
19
Music Stuff
Senior· Co-ed
Ofsted Inadequate
20
Prestwich Preparatory School
Prep· Co-ed· £10k/yr
Ofsted Inadequate
21
Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School
Prep· Boys· £6k/yr
Ofsted Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Manchester?

SchoolFinder lists 21 schools in Manchester (19 independent and 2 grammar schools).

What are the best schools in Manchester?

Top-performing schools in Manchester include Withington Girls' School, The Manchester Grammar School, Manchester High School for Girls, based on their latest A-level and GCSE results.

Are there grammar schools in Manchester?

Yes — Manchester has 2 grammar schools. Grammar schools are free and select by the 11-plus exam.

How much are private school fees in Manchester?

Annual day fees at independent schools in Manchester range from roughly £5,400 to £19,998. Boarding fees are higher; many schools offer bursaries.

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