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Day Private Schools in Greater Manchester

Day education forms the majority of independent provision in Greater Manchester, with families able to choose from a wide range of prep and senior institutions. School Scout enables comparisons between well regarded day schools, helping parents assess location, tuition and academic outcomes.

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Ashlea House School

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 6ET

Boys 11–18 13 Day
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Clevelands Prep School

Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5DH

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£3,685 / term

Range £3,685 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 159 Day
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Greater Manchester Independent School

Greater Manchester Independent School

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0UF

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£17,201 / term

Range £17,201 - £34,800 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 53 Day
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Progress Schools - Gorton

Progress Schools - Gorton

Greater Manchester, M12 5PX

Co-Ed 11–16 20 Day
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Progress Schools Wigan

Progress Schools Wigan

Greater Manchester, WN1 1RU

Co-Ed 11–16 9 Day
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Safe Start School

Tameside, Greater Manchester, OL6 7ST

Co-Ed 11–16 30 Day
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Greater Manchester Towns

Altrincham Ashton-under-Lyne Bolton Bowdon Bramhall Cheadle Hulme Didsbury Hale Barns 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 day schools are there in Greater Manchester?
There are 19 independent day schools across Greater Manchester, where pupils attend during the day and return home in the evening.

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