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30 state primary schools within 2 miles and 46 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of M32, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near M32

30 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of M32, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Stretford · 1.1 miles

    81of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 81
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Victoria Park Infant School

    State primary · Manchester · 0.13 miles

    77of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.13 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.7 of 20 points

      0.13 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Hilda's CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Manchester · 1.3 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Gorse Hill Primary School

    State primary · Manchester · 0.65 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.65 miles

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.5 of 20 points

      0.65 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Kingsway Primary School

    State primary · Manchester · 1.4 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 29% in England

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Victoria Park Junior School

    State primary · Manchester · 0.28 miles

    69of 100

    0.28 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.28 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Barton Clough Primary School

    State primary · Manchester · 1.1 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 17 on average

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.6 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 16.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Brookburn Community School

    State primary · Manchester · 1.6 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Chorlton CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Manchester · 1.3 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 10% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points

      Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Catholic · Sale · 2.0 miles

    65of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 6% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.2 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near M32

46 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of M32, ranked by what matters to you. 23 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Whalley Range 11-18 High School

    State secondary · Girls · Manchester · 2.7 miles

    79of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 7% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 79
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.79 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.2 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 12.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Stretford Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Manchester · 0.70 miles

    72of 100

    Results: top 7% in England · 0.70 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024)

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.80 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 119 of 263. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Manchester Academy

    State secondary · Christian · Manchester · 3.2 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 28% in England

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters14.5 of 20 points

      Top 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.30 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 20.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Sale Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Sale · 2.2 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 7% in England · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.80 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 167 of 265. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. CHS South

    State secondary · Manchester · 2.3 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.3 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.7 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 9.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Urmston Grammar Academy

    State secondary · Grammar · Manchester · 2.1 miles

    68of 100

    Results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.88 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 115 of 237. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Manchester Enterprise Academy Central

    State secondary · Manchester · 4.4 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 30% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters14.1 of 20 points

      Top 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.27 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 18.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Dean Trust Ardwick

    State secondary · Manchester · 4.3 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.8 of 20 points

      4.3 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 24.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Loreto Grammar School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Grammar · Girls · Altrincham · 4.7 miles

    63of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 2% in England · absence 3.9% (similar schools 5.4%)

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points

      Top 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.06 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.2 of 20 points

      4.7 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 152 of 258. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. The Albion Academy

    State secondary · Salford · 3.4 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of M32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 25.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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