How many private schools are there in Cheshire?

There are 29 independent (private) schools in Cheshire listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in Cheshire?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Cheshire

Compare 29 independent and private schools in Cheshire: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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The best independent & private schools in Cheshire

Abbey Gate College

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Altrincham Preparatory School

Beech Hall School

Bowdon Preparatory School

Brabyns Preparatory School

Cheadle Hulme School

Covenant Christian School

Cransley School

Forest Park Preparatory School

Forest School

Greenbank Preparatory School

Hale Preparatory School

Hulme Hall Grammar School

Lady Barn House School

North West Hospital School

Penarth Group School

Pownall Hall School

Stella Maris School

Stockport Grammar School

Terra Nova School

The Grange School

The Hammond

The King's School

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