Schools in Manchester
220 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (32)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Free schools | Most areas: Exceptional (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chorlton High School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue Free schools | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Didsbury High School Free schools | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester Free schools | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Levenshulme High School Academy sponsor led | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady's RC High School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wright Robinson College Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| CHS South Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dean Trust Ardwick Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Manchester Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Manchester Communication Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Free schools | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's RC High School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Barlow RC High School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Trinity CofE High School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–19 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cedar Mount Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The King David High School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Urgent improvement (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Abraham Moss Community School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dixons Brooklands Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dixons Newall Green Academy Free schools | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Parrs Wood High School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Matthew's RC High School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The East Manchester Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Academy sponsor led | Improved significantly (2025) | 3–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (137)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Community Primary School Community school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cringle Brook Primary School Free schools | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Voluntary aided school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| King David Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Manley Park Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Old Moat Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Acacias Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| All Saints C of E Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Alma Park Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bowker Vale Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Briscoe Lane Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Broad Oak Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brookburn Community School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Button Lane Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cheetwood Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chorlton Park Primary Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Claremont Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy Broadhurst Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| CofE School of the Resurrection Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gorton Primary School Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Higher Openshaw Community School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Irk Valley Community School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ladybarn Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mauldeth Road Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Moston Lane Community Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Newall Green Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Northenden Community School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oasis Academy Temple Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oswald Road Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pike Fold Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rack House Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ringway Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Sandilands Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Seymour Road Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Willows Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Unity Community Primary Free schools | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Free schools | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wilbraham Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy Medlock Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lily Lane Primary School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Park View Community Primary Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ravensbury Community School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crosslee Community Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Peel Hall Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beaver Road Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Benchill Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Birchfields Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cavendish Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chapel Street Community Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy New Islington Free schools | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Crab Lane Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crown Street Primary School Free schools | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Green End Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Haveley Hey Community School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Heald Place Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Longsight Community Primary Free schools | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Moston Fields Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| New Moston Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester, A Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Olive School, Manchester Free schools | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Varna Community Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Webster Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (51)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School Academy special sponsor led | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre Local authority nursery school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 0–4 | — |
| Melland High School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| North Ridge High School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Piper Hill High School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Free schools special | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | — |
| Rodney House School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | — |
| Meade Hill School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Southern Cross School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 9–16 | — |
| The Birches School Community special school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Pupil referral unit | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Academy special sponsor led | Inadequate (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | — |
| Abbey College Manchester Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 14–23 | — |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Community special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | — |
| Bridge College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Chetham's School of Music Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 8–19 | — |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Standards maintained (2025) | 0–5 | — |
| Connell Co-Op College Free schools 16 to 19 | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Digital Advantage Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–24 | — |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| IncludEd Learning Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Lancasterian School Community special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–16 | — |
| Loreto College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| LTE Group Further education | No Ofsted rating | 14+ | — |
| Manchester High School for Girls Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–18 | — |
| Manchester Hospital School Community special school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–16 | — |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–25 | — |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Music Stuff Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Oakbrook School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–16 | — |
| Orchard House Specialist High School Free schools special | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Pinc College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Pioneer House High School Free schools special | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–19 | — |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Royal Northern College of Music Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| Sol Christian Academy Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–18 | — |
| St Bede's College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
| The Cooperative College Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| The Greens ENS Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–14 | — |
| The Manchester Grammar School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| The Watkin Centre Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| University of Manchester Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| Withington Girls' School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Xaverian College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.