How many private schools are there in Manchester?

There are 18 independent (private) schools in Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester

Compare 18 independent and private schools in Manchester: 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 Manchester

Afifah School

Ahavas Torah Boys Academy

Ashlea House School

Beis Ruchel Girls School

Branwood Preparatory School

Bridgewater School

Greater Manchester Independent School

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys

Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls

Manchester Muslim Preparatory School

Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy

Moor Allerton Preparatory School

Music Stuff

Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School

The Manchester Grammar School

Withington Girls' School

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