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Manchester schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Manchester Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Manchester. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Manchester

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Independent · All-through
#1MANCHESTER
#22England

Withington Girls' School

Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL
Manchester City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
743 pupils
Girls
7-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2MANCHESTER
#77England

The Manchester Grammar School

Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT
Manchester City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,653 pupils
Boys
7-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3MANCHESTER
#112England

Manchester High School for Girls

Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS
Manchester City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
991 pupils
Girls
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4MANCHESTER
#165England

Sale Grammar School

Marsland Road, Manchester, M33 3NH
Trafford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,333 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School193 offers / 1087 applications
Subscription: 5.6xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6MANCHESTER
#233England

Stretford Grammar School

Granby Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8JB
Trafford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
942 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School173 offers / 1297 applications
Subscription: 7.5xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5MANCHESTER
#172England

Urmston Grammar Academy

Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG
Trafford council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,101 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School169 offers / 1056 applications
Subscription: 6.3xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#9MANCHESTER
#620England

St Bede's College

Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8HX
Manchester City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
769 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#13MANCHESTER
#801England

The King David High School

Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5DY
Manchester City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
773 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Jewish
Application Demand
Primary School107 offers / 234 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#74MANCHESTER
#3,350England

Chetham's School of Music

Long Millgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 1SB
Manchester City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
332 pupils
Mixed
8-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Manchester

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Neighbourhoods in Manchester

Ardwick is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#45Dean Trust ArdwickStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ASol Christian AcademyIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Dean Trust Ardwick#45
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Sol Christian AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Ashton-on-Mersey is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Ashton-on-Mersey SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Ashton-on-Mersey School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Astley is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#43St Mary's Catholic High School, ManchesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Mary's Catholic High School, Manchester#43
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Atherton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#71Atherton High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChristianGood
Atherton High School#71
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Audenshaw is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#61Audenshaw SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneGood
Audenshaw School#61
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Belle Vue is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24St Peter's RC High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ACo-op Academy Belle VueStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Peter's RC High School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Co-op Academy Belle VueN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Beswick is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#58The East Manchester AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The East Manchester Academy#58
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Blackley is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#73Co-op Academy North ManchesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Co-op Academy North Manchester#73
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Burnage is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Burnage Academy for BoysStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Burnage Academy for Boys#27
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Cheetham Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, ManchesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsIslamGood
#16Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysIslamGood
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Good
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Good

Chorlton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Chorlton High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#39Loreto High School ChorltonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
#40CHS SouthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chorlton High School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Loreto High School Chorlton#39
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
CHS South#40
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#74Chetham's School of MusicIndependentAll-through8-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#82Abbey College ManchesterIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Chetham's School of Music#74
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 8-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Abbey College Manchester#82
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Clayton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMusic StuffIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Music StuffN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Crumpsall is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The King David High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedJewishRequires Improvement
#59Abraham Moss Community SchoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The King David High School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Abraham Moss Community School#59
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Denton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26St Thomas More RC CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ADenton Community AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
St Thomas More RC College#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Denton Community AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Didsbury is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Manchester Islamic Grammar School for GirlsIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsIslamNot inspected by Ofsted
#8Didsbury High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Didsbury High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Droylsden is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Fairfield High School for GirlsStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#15Laurus RyecroftStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#42Droylsden AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Fairfield High School for Girls#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Laurus Ryecroft#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Droylsden Academy#42
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

East Didsbury is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#38Parrs Wood High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#23The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Parrs Wood High School#38
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Eccles is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19St Patrick's RC High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#70Ellesmere Park High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Patrick's RC High School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Ellesmere Park High School#70
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Failsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#65Co-op Academy FailsworthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#80Greater Manchester Independent SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Co-op Academy Failsworth#65
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Greater Manchester Independent School#80
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Fallowfield is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Withington Girls' SchoolIndependentAll-through7-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2The Manchester Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Withington Girls' School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
The Manchester Grammar School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Flixton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Flixton Girls SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#56Wellacre Technology AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneRequires Improvement
Flixton Girls School#29
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Wellacre Technology Academy#56
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Gorton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Wright Robinson CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#69Cedar Mount AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AProgress Schools - GortonIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Wright Robinson College#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Cedar Mount Academy#69
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Progress Schools - GortonN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Harpurhey is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#47Manchester Communication AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AHarpurhey Alternative Provision SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Manchester Communication Academy#47
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Harpurhey Alternative Provision SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Higher Blackley is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#32Our Lady's RC High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#53Co-op Academy ManchesterStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Our Lady's RC High School#32
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Co-op Academy Manchester#53
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Higher Broughton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#77Etz Chaim Boys SchoolIndependentSecondary11-17 yearsBoysJewishInformation not available
#78OYY Lubavitch Boys SchoolIndependentAll-through5-16 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Etz Chaim Boys School#77
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-17 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available
OYY Lubavitch Boys School#78
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hulme is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#31Trinity CofE High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Trinity CofE High School#31
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Irlam is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#54Irlam and Cadishead AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Irlam and Cadishead Academy#54
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kersal is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AAhavas Torah Boys AcademyIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysJewishInformation not available
Ahavas Torah Boys AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available

Levenshulme is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Levenshulme High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#33Manchester Enterprise Academy CentralStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AManchester Vocational and Learning AcademyIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Levenshulme High School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central#33
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Manchester Vocational and Learning AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Little Hulton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#57The Lowry AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Lowry Academy#57
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

MediaCityUK is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#66Oasis Academy MediaCityUKStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK#66
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Middleton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#48Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#51Middleton Technology SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#55St Anne's Church of England AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/AElizabeth House SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School#48
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Middleton Technology School#51
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Anne's Church of England Academy#55
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Elizabeth House SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Moss Side is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#49Manchester AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChristianGood
Manchester Academy#49
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Moston is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#75St Matthew's RC High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Matthew's RC High School#75
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Newall Green is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#76Saint Paul's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ADixons Newall Green AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Saint Paul's Catholic High School#76
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Dixons Newall Green AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Old Trafford is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Kassim Darwish Grammar School for BoysIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysIslamNot inspected by Ofsted
#20Afifah SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedIslamInformation not available
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys#10
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Afifah School#20
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Ordsall is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#79EdstartIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Edstart#79
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Partington is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#37Broadoak SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Broadoak School#37
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Peel Green is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#36Salford City AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChristianGood
Salford City Academy#36
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Pendlebury is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#60Co-op Academy SwintonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Co-op Academy Swinton#60
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Prestwich is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#44Manchester Mesivta SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysJewishRequires Improvement
#28Parrenthorn High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#30St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
#64The Heys SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Manchester Mesivta School#44
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Parrenthorn High School#28
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy#30
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
The Heys School#64
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Radcliffe is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AStar Radcliffe AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Star Radcliffe AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Rusholme is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Manchester High School for GirlsIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Manchester High School for Girls#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sale is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Sale Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#25Sale High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sale Grammar School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Sale High School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Salford is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#81Beis Ruchel Girls School, Norton StreetIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
Beis Ruchel Girls School, Norton Street#81
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Stretford is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Stretford Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#52Stretford High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#68Lostock High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Stretford Grammar School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Stretford High School#52
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Lostock High School#68
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Swinton is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#62Moorside High School, ManchesterStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Moorside High School, Manchester#62
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tyldesley is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#34Fred Longworth High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Fred Longworth High School#34
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Urmston is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Urmston Grammar AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#63St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
Urmston Grammar Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy#63
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Walkden is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#50Co-op Academy WalkdenStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Co-op Academy Walkden#50
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wardley is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#41St Ambrose Barlow RC High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School#41
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Whalley Range is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Bede's CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
#14Whalley Range 11-18 High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#35William Hulme's Grammar SchoolStateAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChristianGood
St Bede's College#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Whalley Range 11-18 High School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
William Hulme's Grammar School#35
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Whitefield is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/APhilips High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Philips High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Worsley is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#46Bridgewater SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
N/AStar Salford AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Bridgewater School#46
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Star Salford AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Wythenshawe is a popular residential pocket within the Manchester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Manchester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#67Manchester Enterprise AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#72Dixons Brooklands AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Manchester Enterprise Academy#67
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Dixons Brooklands Academy#72
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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