6 schools found in Manchester
England's school system: State schools are free for all residents. Independent schools charge fees from £12,000/yr. Grammar schools are free and selective. International schools offer IB, American and other curricula for expat families. Talk to our advisors for personalised guidance.
The largest independent day school for boys in the UK, founded in 1515. Consistently ranked among the top academic schools in England with exceptional A-Level results.
The Catch: Academic King of the North. Boys only. It is an academic 'grind' school. If your son isn't highly competitive and self-motivated, he might feel invisible in the chase for Oxbridge spots.
One of the UK's top independent girls' schools, consistently in the national top 10. Outstanding A-Level results, exceptional music and sport, and a warm, supportive community.
The Catch: Consistently the top-performing girls' school in the North. Small and very focused. It lacks the massive sports facilities of a rural campus, and the social circle is very academically driven.
Part of the ACS International Schools network, offering the full IB continuum in Manchester. A welcoming international community for expat families relocating to the North West.
The Catch: The expat favorite in the North West. Because it caters to global families (pharma/tech), the student turnover is high. Your child's best friend might move to Singapore or New York by next year.
A leading co-educational independent school in Cheadle Hulme, offering education from nursery through to sixth form. Known for academic excellence and outstanding extra-curricular provision.
The Catch: A massive, inclusive co-ed campus. While academic results are good, the school is huge. Kids who are quiet or need a 'niche' small-group environment might find the 1,500+ student body overwhelming.
One of England's top state grammar schools, consistently ranked in the national top 10. Free to attend for qualifying students, with exceptional A-Level results and Oxbridge entry.
The Catch: FREE. The #1 state school in the North. Strictly catchment-based. You must live in WA14/15 or M33 zones and pass a brutal 11+ exam. 'Free' comes with a high price of local competition.
The academic leader of the North. A leading independent girls' school in Manchester with exceptional A-Level results and a strong tradition of producing doctors, lawyers and engineers.
The Catch: The academic leader of the North. While cheaper than London, it is just as rigorous. It has a very 'professional' feel—designed to produce doctors, lawyers, and engineers. It can feel a bit like a business office at times.
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