Ofsted school ratings in Manchester
In Manchester (North West), 57 of 75 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 76.0%. That is 11.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 76.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 11
- Good
- 46
- Requires improvement
- 13
- Inadequate
- 5
- Graded schools
- 75
- rank 137/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Manchester (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Manchester | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 11 | 14.7% |
| Good | 46 | 61.3% |
| Requires improvement | 13 | 17.3% |
| Inadequate | 5 | 6.7% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Manchester
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 76.8% |
| Secondary | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Special | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Manchester are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 57 of 75 graded state-funded schools in Manchester hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 76.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Manchester have?
- Manchester has 11 schools rated Outstanding and 46 rated Good, out of 75 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Manchester?
- 5 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Manchester, and 13 rated Requires improvement, out of 75 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Manchester?
- By phase in Manchester: 76.8% of 56 primary schools; 76.9% of 13 secondary schools; 75.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Manchester compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Manchester ranks 137 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 76.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.