Best Private Schools in Manchester
Manchester has 9 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with a few offering boarding places as well.
Where Schools are Located
Manchester is well covered by private schools. The biggest collection of schools is in the south of the city around Fallowfield and Whalley Range.
School Genders in Manchester
Manchester has a broad mix of private schools, with a few co-ed and single-sex schools.
Manchester Independent School League Table
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93% | Withington Girls’ School | Girls | Day | £19,008 | N/A | |
| 2 | 84% | Manchester Grammar School | Boys | Day | £19,809 | N/A | |
| 3 | 76.9% | Manchester High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,886 | N/A | |
| 4 | 56% | Abbey College Manchester | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £17,346 | £34,446 | |
| 5 | 51% | Chetham's School of Music | Co-Ed | Boarding | N/A | N/A |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93% | Withington Girls’ School | Girls | Day | £19,008 | N/A | |
| 2 | 84% | Manchester Grammar School | Boys | Day | £19,809 | N/A | |
| 3 | 76.9% | Manchester High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,886 | N/A | |
| 4 | 56% | Abbey College Manchester | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £17,346 | £34,446 | |
| 5 | 51% | Chetham's School of Music | Co-Ed | Boarding | N/A | N/A |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79% | Withington Girls’ School | Girls | Day | £19,008 | N/A | |
| 2 | 69.5% | Manchester Grammar School | Boys | Day | £19,809 | N/A | |
| 3 | 61.4% | Manchester High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,886 | N/A | |
| 4 | 33% | Chetham's School of Music | Co-Ed | Boarding | N/A | N/A | |
| 5 | 32% | Abbey College Manchester | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £17,346 | £34,446 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Private Boys Schools
Best Private Boys School by GCSE
The top performing boys schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84% | Manchester Grammar School | Boys | Day | £19,809 | N/A |
Best Private Boys School by A-Level
The top performing boys schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69.5% | Manchester Grammar School | Boys | Day | £19,809 | N/A |
Best Private Girls Schools
Best Private Girls School by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93% | Withington Girls’ School | Girls | Day | £19,008 | N/A | |
| 2 | 76.9% | Manchester High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,886 | N/A |
Best Private Girls School by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79% | Withington Girls’ School | Girls | Day | £19,008 | N/A | |
| 2 | 61.4% | Manchester High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,886 | N/A |
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56% | Abbey College Manchester | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £17,346 | £34,446 | |
| 2 | 51% | Chetham's School of Music | Co-Ed | Boarding | N/A | N/A |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33% | Chetham's School of Music | Co-Ed | Boarding | N/A | N/A | |
| 2 | 32% | Abbey College Manchester | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £17,346 | £34,446 |