How many state-funded options are listed in Manchester?

This page currently lists 20 state-funded schools in Manchester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state sixth forms in Manchester ranked?

We rank schools using A-level outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider sixth form 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 sixth forms 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 sixth forms group.

Best State Sixth Forms in Manchester

Compare state sixth forms using A-level-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 20 schools in Manchester. Schools featured here include The King David High School, Urmston Grammar Academy and Stretford Grammar School.

Top schools in Manchester

Showing 1-20 of 20 schools

The King David High School
Crumpsall
Urmston Grammar Academy
Urmston
Stretford Grammar School
Stretford
Loreto College
Hulme
Didsbury High School
Didsbury
Laurus Ryecroft
Droylsden
Xaverian College
Rusholme
Trinity CofE High School
Hulme
William Hulme's Grammar School
Whalley Range
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Middleton
St Mary's Catholic High School
Astley
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Whalley Range
Parrs Wood High School
East Didsbury
Connell Co-Op College
Clayton
Co-op Academy North Manchester
Blackley
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Wythenshawe
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Cheetham Hill
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Cheetham Hill
Hopwood Hall College
Middleton
LTE Group
Ancoats