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Private Boys' Schools in Greater Manchester

Families considering boys’ education in Greater Manchester will find a number of respected independent prep and senior schools across the region. The area provides structured academic pathways alongside strong co-curricular provision. School Scout supports parents in comparing boys’ schools in both day and boarding formats.

Explore all private schools in Greater Manchester, or compare schools across North West.

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Ashlea House School

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 6ET

Boys 11 - 18 13 Day

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Ellen House Secondary

Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6QH

Boys 11 - 16 24 Day

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OYY Lubavitch Boys School

Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4HL

Boys 5 - 16 51 Day

Fees from £1,000 per term

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Rochdale Islamic Academy

Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0HX

Boys 11 - 16 85 Day

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Westwood Boys School

Greater Manchester, OL1 1TE

Boys 11 - 19 36 Day

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Ashton-under-Lyne Bolton Heywood Horwich Leigh Manchester Middleton Mossley Oldham Partington Pemberton Ramsbottom Ringway Saddleworth Shaw Stockport Urmston Walkden Westhoughton

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

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

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

How many boys' schools are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 5 independent boys' schools across Greater Manchester, offering single-sex education.

Are there many single-sex schools in Greater Manchester?

Across Greater Manchester, families can find both single-sex and co-educational schools, with co-ed options typically more widely available.