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Girls' Private Schools in Heywood

Families considering girls' schools in Heywood will find 16 independent options. Compare school types and mainly day schools.

Explore all private schools in Heywood, or browse schools across Greater Manchester and North West.

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Beis Ruchel Girls School

Manchester, Lancashire, M7 4AE

6.0 miles from Heywood

Girls 2–11 210 Day

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Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PB

9.6 miles from Heywood

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£3,816 / term

Girls 7–18 1,035 Day

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Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6HS

9.9 miles from Heywood

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£4,506 / term

Girls 3–18 930 Day

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Withington Girls' School

Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6BL

10.5 miles from Heywood

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£4,476 / term

Girls 7–19 756 Day

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Westwood High

Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HR

5.2 miles from Heywood

Girls 2–19 342 Day

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Manchester Junior Girls' School

Salford, Lancashire, M7 4JA

5.3 miles from Heywood

Girls 2–11 236 Day

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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

How many girls' schools are there in Heywood?

There are 16 independent girls' schools in and around Heywood, offering single-sex education.

Are single-sex schools common in Heywood?

Heywood includes a mix of girls', boys' and co-educational schools, though co-ed schools are more common overall.