Schools in Manchester
Find schools in Manchester with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in Manchester
Greater Manchester's grammar schools are concentrated in Trafford, which has seven selective schools and the highest proportion of grammar school places in England. Areas like Altrincham, Sale, and Urmston are popular with families seeking grammar school entry. The Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium runs a shared 11+ test for five schools, making applications simpler. Popular family areas in Manchester itself include Didsbury, Chorlton, and Whalley Range, though these feed into comprehensive secondaries.
Primary Schools in Manchester
Manchester has strong primary schools across Didsbury, Chorlton, and the Trafford borough areas of Sale and Altrincham. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Beaver Road Primary School
- Old Trafford Community School
- St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary
- Claremont Primary School
- Brookburn Community School
- Seymour Park Community Primary
Secondary Schools in Manchester
Trafford has seven grammar schools. The Trafford Consortium runs a shared 11+ for five of them. Examples include:
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- Sale Grammar School
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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