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Selective Private Schools in North West England

Selective independent schools admit pupils based on academic ability. Families searching for the top selective schools often prioritise high academic standards and strong university destinations.

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Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PA

Fees from

£3,816 / term

Range £3,816 - £4,772 (inc. VAT)

Boys 7–18 1,124 Day
Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PB

Fees from

£3,816 / term

Range £3,816 - £4,772 (inc. VAT)

Girls 7–18 1,035 Day

Bridgewater School

Manchester, Lancashire, M28 2WQ

Fees from

£4,291 / term

Range £4,291 - £5,778 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 467 Day

Bury Grammar School

Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0HN

Fees from

£1,740 / term

Range £1,740 - £5,497 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 1,278 Day
Chetham's School of Music

Chetham's School of Music

Lancashire, M3 1SB

Fees from

£11,402 / term

Range £11,402 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 8–19 334 Day & Boarding
Hulme Grammar School

Hulme Grammar School

Partner school

Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BX

Fees from

£4,534 / term

Range £4,534 - £6,208 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 675 Day

Kirkham Grammar School

Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BH

Fees from

£4,585 / term

Range £4,585 - £12,092 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–19 724 Day & Boarding

Lady Barn House School

Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1JE

Fees from

£5,035 / term

Range £5,035 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 490 Day
Manchester Grammar School

Manchester Grammar School

Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0XT

Fees from

£6,222 / term

Range £6,222 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 7–18 1,659 Day
Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6HS

Fees from

£4,506 / term

Range £4,506 - £6,017 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–18 930 Day
Merchant Taylors' Schools

Merchant Taylors' Schools

Partner school

Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 0QP

Fees from

£5,666 / term

Range £5,666 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 371 Day
Penarth Group School

Penarth Group School

Cheshire, Cheshire, SK5 7JG

Co-Ed 11–18 15 Day
St Bede's College

St Bede's College

Lancashire, M16 8HX

Fees from

£3,498 / term

Range £3,498 - £4,888 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 744 Day

Stockport Grammar School

Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7AF

Fees from

£5,994 / term

Range £5,994 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 1,505 Day

The King's School, Chester

Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7QL

Fees from

£4,291 / term

Range £4,291 - £6,347 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 1,139 Day
Tower College

Tower College

Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NE

Fees from

£3,774 / term

Range £3,774 - £5,550 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–16 303 Day
Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls' School

Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6BL

Fees from

£4,476 / term

Range £4,476 - £6,223 (inc. VAT)

Girls 7–19 756 Day

Brinksway School

Stockport, SK4 2HG

Co-Ed 4–19 21 Day

Oakfield House School

Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0YH

Co-Ed 4–12 45 Day

Underley Garden School

Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2DZ

Co-Ed 5–19 88 Day & Boarding

Frequently asked questions about private schools in North West England

How many private schools are there in North West?
There are 169 independent schools across North West, located in counties such as Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester.
Are there boarding schools in North West?
Yes, independent schools across North West offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

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 North West?
Most independent schools across North West accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
How do I apply to private schools in North West?
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 entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many selective private schools are there in North West?
There are 26 selective independent schools across North West, where admission is based on academic assessment.
What is a selective private school?
Selective schools assess pupils through entrance exams, interviews and academic reports.

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