Manchester has 8 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 88% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 9 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 6 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls | Outstanding | 8 Mar 2019 | M20 |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School | Good | 8 Feb 2018 | M20 |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy | Good | 28 Nov 2024 | M19 |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School | Good | 22 Nov 2018 | M20 |
| Music Stuff | Good | 13 Mar 2025 | M11 |
| Progress Schools - Gorton | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | M12 |
| Sol Christian Academy | Good | 22 Mar 2024 | M12 |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School | Requires improvement | 31 Oct 2024 | M9 |