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Private Schools in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester contains a diverse mix of the best British private schools, offering families a variety of prep and senior routes. School Scout helps parents evaluate leading independent schools, side by side.
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Ashlea House School
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 6ET
Boys
11 - 18
13
Day
Changing Lives SEN Independent School
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4BH
Co-Ed
11 - 18
39
Day
Clevelands Prep School
Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5DH
Co-Ed
2 - 11
159
Day
Fees from £3,685 per term
Greater Manchester Independent School
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0UF
Co-Ed
11 - 18
53
Day
Fees from £17,201 per term
Greater Manchester Towns
Frequently asked questions about private schools in Greater Manchester
How many private schools are there in Greater Manchester?
There are 19 independent schools across Greater Manchester, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Greater Manchester?
No, most independent schools in and around Greater Manchester are day schools.
Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Greater Manchester?
Most independent schools across Greater Manchester accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Greater Manchester?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.
Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline