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Schools in Manchester
Ofsted outcomes in Manchester
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 219 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 219 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 125% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 5123% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 115% | |
| 2019 framework: Inadequate | 31% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 2210% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 2712% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 7635% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 178% |
Exam results in Manchester
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 58% of pupils in Manchester reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 44.8 in Manchester, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Manchester
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Manchester | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Burnage Academy for Boys | Academy | Outstanding · Jan 2024 |
| Cedar Mount Academy | Academy | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Chorlton High School | Academy | Report card · Nov 2025 |
| CHS South | Free | Good · Jan 2023 |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue | Free | Outstanding · Mar 2024 |
| Co-op Academy Manchester | Academy | Good · Mar 2023 |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester | Academy | Good · Apr 2024 |
| Dean Trust Ardwick | Academy | Good · Jul 2023 |
| Didsbury High School | Free | Outstanding · Jan 2024 |
| Dixons Brooklands Academy | Academy | No overall grade · Nov 2024 |
| Dixons Newall Green Academy | Free | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester | Free | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester | Free | Report card · May 2026 |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School | Independent | Requires improvement · Oct 2024 |
| IncludEd Learning | Independent | Good · Dec 2024 |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Levenshulme High School | Academy | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Loreto High School Chorlton | Voluntary aided | Requires improvement · May 2024 |
| Manchester Academy | Academy | Good · Sept 2022 |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Academy | Good · May 2024 |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy | Academy | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central | Free | Report card · Jul 2026 |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Manchester Secondary PRU | Pupil referral unit | Requires improvement · Jun 2024 |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy | Independent | Good · Nov 2024 |
| Meade Hill School | Special academy | Good · Jun 2024 |
| Melland High School | Special academy | Outstanding · Mar 2024 |
| Music Stuff | Independent | Good · Mar 2025 |
| North Ridge High School | Special | Outstanding · Mar 2024 |
| Orchard House Specialist High School | Special free | No outcome on file |
| Our Lady's RC High School | Voluntary aided | Report card · Nov 2025 |
| Parrs Wood High School | Academy | Standards maintained · Mar 2025 |
| Pioneer House High School | Special free | Standards maintained · Jan 2025 |
| Piper Hill High School | Special academy | Outstanding · Sept 2023 |
| Progress Schools - Gorton | Independent | Requires improvement · Jun 2024 |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School | Academy | Report card · Jul 2026 |
| St Matthew's RC High School | Academy | No overall grade · Oct 2024 |
| St Peter's RC High School | Voluntary aided | Report card · Jul 2026 |
| The Barlow RC High School | Voluntary aided | Good · Jun 2024 |
| The East Manchester Academy | Academy | No overall grade · Mar 2025 |
| The King David High School | Academy | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| The Watkin Centre | Independent | Requires improvement · Dec 2024 |
| Trinity CofE High School | Academy | Good · Nov 2023 |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School | Academy | Good · Apr 2022 |
| Wright Robinson College | Academy | Report card · Mar 2026 |
All-through schools in Manchester
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School | Academy | Report card · Jul 2026 |
| Bowersgate School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Chetham's School of Music | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Grange School | Special academy | Outstanding · Oct 2023 |
| Lancasterian School | Special | Standards maintained · Nov 2024 |
| Manchester High School for Girls | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Manchester Hospital School | Special | No overall grade · Jul 2025 |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education | Independent | Good · Feb 2024 |
| Oakbrook School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Sol Christian Academy | Independent | Good · Mar 2024 |
| Southern Cross School | Special academy | Good · Sept 2023 |
| St Bede's College | Independent | No outcome on file |
| The Greens ENS | Independent | Good · Jul 2023 |
| The Manchester Grammar School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| William Hulme's Grammar School | Academy | Improved significantly · Jun 2025 |
| Withington Girls' School | Independent | No outcome on file |
Nursery schools in Manchester
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School | Nursery | Standards maintained · Jan 2025 |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | Outstanding · Jun 2024 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Manchester
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Beltane College | Special post-16 | No outcome on file |
| Bridge College | Special post-16 | Good · Sept 2013 |
| Connell Co-Op College | 16–19 free | Good · Jan 2018 |
| Digital Advantage | Special post-16 | Good · Apr 2025 |
| Loreto College | College | Outstanding · Dec 2022 |
| LTE Group | College | Good · Mar 2025 |
| Pinc College | Special post-16 | Good · Jun 2025 |
| The Cooperative College | Miscellaneous | No outcome on file |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators | Special post-16 | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Xaverian College | College | Outstanding · Mar 2023 |