How many state-funded options are listed in Manchester?

This page currently lists 286 state-funded schools in Manchester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Manchester ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Manchester?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Manchester

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 286 schools in Manchester. Schools featured here include Broadoak Primary School, Davyhulme Primary School and James Brindley Community Primary School.

Top schools in Manchester

Showing 1-20 of 286 schools

Broadoak Primary School
Swinton
Davyhulme Primary School
Davyhulme
James Brindley Community Primary School
Walkden
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Boothstown
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Old Trafford
Beaver Road Primary School
Didsbury
Manley Park Primary School
Whalley Range
Wardley CofE Primary School
Wardley
Green End Primary School
Burnage
Garrett Hall Primary School
Tyldesley
Bridgewater Primary School
Little Hulton
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Failsworth
Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Langley
Mount Carmel RC Primary School
Blackley
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School
Davyhulme
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Moss Side
Hindsford CofE Primary School
Atherton
Prestolee Primary School
Stoneclough
St Mary's RC Primary School
Eccles
Abbott Community Primary School
Collyhurst