What is the best primary school in Greater Manchester?

On our composite score, Park Road Sale Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Greater Manchester, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 108 primary schools in Greater Manchester with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Greater Manchester ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Greater Manchester?

Applications for Reception places in Greater Manchester starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Greater Manchester

Compare 108 top-rated primary schools in Greater Manchester, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Park Road Sale Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Park Road Sale Primary School vs St Philip's RC Primary School

The best primary schools in Greater Manchester

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Park Road Sale Primary School

St Philip's RC Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan

Westwood Academy

Diggle School

Springfield Primary School

Rushcroft Primary School

St Gregory's RC Primary School

Bridgewater Primary School

Greenacres Primary Academy

Leigh St John's CofE Primary

Old Hall Drive Academy

Abbey Hey Primary Academy

Sharples Primary School

Cravenwood Primary Academy

Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Limehurst Community Primary School

Highfield Primary School

Roundthorn Primary Academy

Tyldesley Primary School

Gilnow Primary School

Thorp Primary School

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

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