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 Islamic Grammar School for Girls Other independent school | 68.7 | — | 90% | |
| 2 | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Free schools · Good | 61.8 | +1.02 | 68% | |
| 3 | Manchester High School for Girls Other independent school | 58.3 | — | 1% | |
| 4 | Didsbury High School Free schools · Outstanding | 57.8 | +0.67 | 62% | |
| 5 | Chorlton High School Academy converter | 54.5 | +0.23 | 66% | |
| 6 | Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Other independent school | 54.3 | — | 70% | |
| 7 | Co-op Academy Belle Vue Free schools · Outstanding | 52.9 | — | 62% | |
| 8 | The King David High School Academy converter · Requires improvement | 52.7 | +0.50 | 54% | |
| 9 | Wright Robinson College Academy converter | 52.2 | +0.34 | 62% | |
| 10 | Whalley Range 11-18 High School Academy converter | 52.1 | +0.79 | 52% |
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 61.8
- 2Didsbury High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 57.8
- 3Chorlton High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 54.5
- 4Co-op Academy Belle VueManchesterAttainment 8 52.9
- 5The King David High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 52.7
- 6Wright Robinson CollegeManchesterAttainment 8 52.2
- 7Whalley Range 11-18 High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 52.1
- 8Burnage Academy for BoysManchesterAttainment 8 51.9
- 9Levenshulme High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 51.2
- 10St Peter's RC High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 50.7
- 11Our Lady's RC High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 49.6
- 12Trinity CofE High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 49.4
- 13The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science CollegeManchesterAttainment 8 49.2
- 14Parrs Wood High SchoolManchesterAttainment 8 48.7
- 15Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterManchesterAttainment 8 48.5
- 16Dean Trust ArdwickManchesterAttainment 8 48.4
- 17Manchester Enterprise Academy CentralManchesterAttainment 8 47.3
- 18CHS SouthManchesterAttainment 8 47.2
- 19Manchester AcademyManchesterAttainment 8 46.9
- 20The East Manchester AcademyManchesterAttainment 8 46.2
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.