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Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 21 schools in Manchester. Schools featured here include Withington Girls' School, The Manchester Grammar School and Manchester High School for Girls.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sol Christian Academy | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68 | Chetham's School of Music | Independent | All-through | 8-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #75 | Abbey College Manchester | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 8-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Music Stuff | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | Islam | - |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #73 | Greater Manchester Independent School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Withington Girls' School | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Girls | None | 9.4/10Elite |
| #2 | The Manchester Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Progress Schools - Gorton | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Harpurhey Alternative Provision School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #71 | Etz Chaim Boys School | Independent | Secondary | 11-17 years | Boys | Jewish | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-17 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ahavas Torah Boys Academy | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Boys | Jewish | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elizabeth House School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Boys | Islam | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #19 | Afifah School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | Islam | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Manchester High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #74 | Beis Ruchel Girls School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | St Bede's College | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | Bridgewater School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
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