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Schools in Manchester

There are 414 schools in Manchester on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 285 primary and 61 secondary schools, across 10 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).

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A register, not an admissions guide

This page lists schools from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register so you can plan a move — it says nothing about admissions chances, catchment areas or school quality. Verify any school directly via its official record and the local authority before deciding anything.

Primary schools in Manchester (285)

Showing the first 150 of 285 schools alphabetically. To see every school around a specific address, use the postcode search.

Secondary schools in Manchester (61)

All-through schools in Manchester (2)

Sixth form / 16-plus in Manchester (5)

Nursery schools in Manchester (3)

Other phases in Manchester (58)

Schools in nearby towns

Families comparing areas around Manchester often look at these places too.

Salford61Greater Manchester6Sale25Altrincham31Stockport113Heywood13Dukinfield12Cheadle25

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Manchester?

The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 414 open schools with a Manchester address (as of 5 June 2026), including 285 primary and 61 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.

Does living in Manchester guarantee a place at these schools?

No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.

Where does this list come from?

Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.

How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Manchester?

Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.