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Manchester sixth form schools see 25% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level, slightly above the England average of 24%, 93% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 90% nationally. While Withington Girls' School, The Manchester Grammar School, and Manchester High School for Girls are top-ranked independent options, [TOP_STATE_SCHOOL_Sx] leads among state sixth forms with an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong university preparation pathways. With 45 sixth form providers across the city, students in Rusholme, Fallowfield, Hulme, and Didsbury benefit from diverse academic routes ranging from traditional A-Levels to vocational qualifications, with excellent links to the University of Manchester and other higher education institutions. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sol Christian Academy | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Manchester Hospital School | State | Not Applicable | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Ashton-on-Mersey School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Mary's Catholic High School, Manchester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Co-op Academy North Manchester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Islam | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Abbey College Manchester | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #10 | Chetham's School of Music | Independent | All-through | 8-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 8-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Connell Co-Op College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | The King David High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Jewish | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Didsbury High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Laurus Ryecroft | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Parrs Wood High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Chatsworth High School and Community College | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Oakwood Academy | State | Not Applicable | 9-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 9-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Greater Manchester Independent School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Manchester Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #1 | Withington Girls' School | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St John Vianney School | State | Not Applicable | 5-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 5-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Grange School, Manchester | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Melland High School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | North Ridge High School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Trinity CofE High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #7 | Loreto College, Manchester | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Irlam and Cadishead Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Elizabeth House School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Piper Hill High School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Pioneer House High School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Changing Lives | Independent | Not Applicable | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Not Applicable • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Manchester Mesivta School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Jewish | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Cloughside College | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Manchester High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #11 | Xaverian College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Sale Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Manor Academy Sale | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Brentwood School, Manchester | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Stretford Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Urmston Grammar Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | William Hulme's Grammar School | State | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Good |
| #13 | Whalley Range 11-18 High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
| #8 | St Bede's College | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • All-through • 3-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Bridgewater School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
