Areas With the Best Schools in Manchester 2026
The top 20 postcode districts in Manchester ranked by school quality score based on Ofsted ratings. The Manchester average schools score is 47.
1
M19Manchester
Manchester
99
Schools Score
61
2
WN1Wigan
Wigan
98
Schools Score
73
3
WA14Warrington
Trafford
96
Schools Score
71
4
M15Manchester
Manchester
94
Schools Score
57
5
M16Manchester
Trafford
93
Schools Score
57
6
M33Manchester
Trafford
92
Schools Score
59
7
WA16Warrington
Cheshire East
90
Schools Score
59
8
WN3Wigan
Wigan
90
Schools Score
71
9
WN2Wigan
Wigan
89
Schools Score
73
10
M27Manchester
Salford
86
Schools Score
67
11
WA8Warrington
Halton
86
Schools Score
47
12
BL1Bolton
Bolton
85
Schools Score
71
13
SK9Stockport
Cheshire East
85
Schools Score
61
14
WA5Warrington
Warrington
85
Schools Score
55
15
BL6Bolton
Bolton
84
Schools Score
64
16
M26Manchester
Bury
84
Schools Score
68
17
SK3Stockport
Stockport
84
Schools Score
69
18
WN8Wigan
West Lancashire
82
Schools Score
64
19
M29Manchester
Wigan
81
Schools Score
60
20
SK7Stockport
Stockport
81
Schools Score
65
Manchester Summary
20Ranked
47Manchester Avg
109Total Districts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the areas with the best schools in Manchester?
The top areas with the best schools in Manchester are M19 (Manchester), WN1 (Wigan), WA14 (Warrington). These areas are ranked by school quality score based on Ofsted ratings.
Is M19 Manchester a good area?
M19 Manchester scores 61/100 on PostcodeScore, ranking #1 for areas with the best schools in Manchester.
How are the areas with the best schools in Manchester calculated?
Rankings are based on the Schools Score derived from official data sources including police crime data, Land Registry, Ofsted, and ONS statistics. Each district is scored 0-100 across 8 domains.