The Best Schools In Manchester Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Manchester. These top schools near Manchester are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Manchester and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

The Manchester Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in Manchester based on our official School Guide Star Rating is The Manchester Grammar School.

Pupils
1659
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys only
Type
Other independent school
2

Withington Girls' School

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Withington Girls' School is ranked second in Manchester based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
719
Ages
7 - 19
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
3

Manchester High School for Girls

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At number 3 in the best schools in Manchester based on our authoritative ranking is Manchester High School for Girls.

Pupils
974
Ages
4 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
4

Urmston Grammar Academy

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The school ranked at number four in our Manchester league table is Urmston Grammar Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1100
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
5

Chetham's School of Music

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Our number five ranked school in Manchester based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Chetham's School of Music.

Pupils
330
Ages
8 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Manchester and their catchment areas in Manchester ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • The Manchester Grammar School
  • Withington Girls' School
  • Manchester High School for Girls
  • Urmston Grammar Academy
  • Chetham's School of Music

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