Supercharge your school search – Compare schools instantly, save to shortlists, and unlock Scout AI with a free user account.

Sign in or create an account

Save schools, build shortlists and compare side-by-side.

This area only
Within 10 miles
Within 20 miles
Within 40 miles
Nursery
Pre-Prep
Prep
Senior
Sixth Form
Boys
Girls
Co-Ed
Day
Day & Boarding
Boarding Only
Up to £5,000
Up to £10,000
Up to £15,000
Up to £20,000
Over £20,000
Countryside
Town

results

Private Schools in Heywood

Families considering private education in Heywood will find 61 independent schools nearby, offering nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Compare school types and a mix of day and boarding schools.

Learn when to apply with our private school admissions timeline guide, including key exams and deadlines.

Showing 61 schools

Sort by
Recommended
Fees (Low to High)
Fees (High to Low)
Distance (Closest)
Distance (Farthest)
Name (A-Z)
Name (Z-A)

Beech House School

Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4JQ

Co-Ed 2 - 16 165 Day

Fees from £2,506 per term

Bury Grammar School

Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0HN

Co-Ed 3 - 18 1,278 Day

Fees from £1,740 per term

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School

Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0AD

Co-Ed 2 - 11 107 Day

Fees from £3,238 per term

Prestwich Preparatory School

Manchester, Lancashire, M25 1PZ

Co-Ed 2 - 11 36 Day

Farrowdale House School

Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7AD

Co-Ed 3 - 11 40 Day

Fees from £1,889 per term

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Manchester, Lancashire, M9 5US

Co-Ed 11 - 16 24 Day
Showing 1 to 50 of 61 results

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Heywood

How many private schools are there in Heywood?
There are 61 independent schools in and around Heywood, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Heywood?
Yes, several schools in and around Heywood offer boarding, including full, weekly and flexi options.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Heywood?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Heywood?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

Account Required

Please sign in or create a free account to save schools, create shortlists, and unlock Scout AI.