Area dashboard · Manchester
Compare schools in Manchester
Compare Manchester schools using map search, GCSE performance and direct side-by-side tools.
Turn this into your shortlist
Add a postcode and the table below reorders by distance.
Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Manchester
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Manchester secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Manchester schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester High School for Girls Other independent school | 73.7 | — | 97% | |
| 2 | Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Other independent school | 64.3 | — | 92% | |
| 3 | Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Other independent school | 62.2 | — | 93% | |
| 4 | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Free schools · Good | 58.2 | +1.02 | 75% | |
| 5 | Didsbury High School Free schools · Outstanding | 57.1 | +0.67 | 78% | |
| 6 | The King David High School Academy converter · Requires improvement | 55.4 | +0.50 | 73% | |
| 7 | Chorlton High School Academy converter | 54.0 | +0.23 | 72% | |
| 8 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester Free schools · Good | 53.1 | +1.20 | 72% | |
| 9 | Levenshulme High School Academy sponsor led | 52.5 | +0.91 | 66% | |
| 10 | Whalley Range 11-18 High School Academy converter | 52.1 | +0.79 | 68% |
How to read this page
MySchoolHub helps you compare schools in Manchester without switching between multiple data sources. You can search by area, browse a map and compare key performance measures in one workflow.
That makes it easier to balance local convenience with attainment, progress and inspection outcomes.
Best workflow for Manchester school research
Search Manchester schools first to build a local shortlist. Then compare schools directly using Attainment 8, Progress 8, Ofsted and historical performance.
If you are open to several neighbourhoods, map view is the quickest way to understand the local picture.
What to compare beyond exam results
Exam performance matters, but parents often also compare phase, school type, trust, local authority, Ofsted, admissions context and practical travel constraints.
MySchoolHub combines those signals so you can narrow your shortlist with fewer tabs and less manual work, then drill into historical results, subject breakdowns and school profile data.
Top secondary schools in Manchester by GCSE results
- 1Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, ManchesterManchesterAttainment 8 58.2
- 2Didsbury High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 57.1
- 3The King David High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 55.4
- 4Chorlton High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 54.0
- 5Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterManchesterAttainment 8 53.1
- 6Levenshulme High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 52.5
- 7Whalley Range 11-18 High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 52.1
- 8Trinity CofE High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 50.0
- 9The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science CollegeManchesterAttainment 8 49.8
- 10Our Lady's RC High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 49.1
- 11Wright Robinson CollegeManchesterAttainment 8 49.1
- 12CHS SouthManchesterAttainment 8 48.3
- 13Parrs Wood High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 48.1
- 14St Peter's RC High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 47.4
- 15Burnage Academy for BoysManchesterAttainment 8 46.6
- 16Dean Trust ArdwickManchesterAttainment 8 46.6
- 17Loreto High School ChorltonManchesterAttainment 8 46.6
- 18Manchester Enterprise Academy CentralManchesterAttainment 8 46.1
- 19Manchester AcademyManchesterAttainment 8 45.2
- 20Co-op Academy ManchesterManchesterAttainment 8 44.9
Ranked by Attainment 8, latest DfE results. Selective schools admit by entrance test, so compare them with care.
Now apply it to your own list
Add a postcode and we rank the schools you could reach, weighting progress as heavily as you like.
Common questions
Can I compare Manchester schools on a map?
Yes. Use the MySchoolHub map search for Manchester, then move shortlisted schools into the compare tool.
What metrics should I prioritise in Manchester?
Start with Attainment 8 and Progress 8, then review Ofsted, English and maths outcomes and practical location factors.