Greater Manchester Independent School
Manchester, North West · M35 0UF
Greater Manchester Independent School is a notably small fee-paying school in Manchester, with roughly 53 pupils on its roll. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger independents and means the school operates on a very different footing from a typical secondary. Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. Families considering the school should weigh its small size and the headline figures below carefully against their own priorities.
53
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- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 53
- Location
- Manchester, North West
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Latest results
Attainment 8
3.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published results sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 3.9, compared with a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. With so few pupils on roll, individual cohorts can have an outsized effect on these figures, so they should be read with that context in mind. Parents would be wise to discuss these outcomes directly with the school.
The last word
A very small independent in Manchester whose published academic results fall markedly short of national averages. Prospective families should look closely at the numbers and ask the school how it supports each pupil.
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Greater Manchester Independent School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Greater Manchester Independent School located?
Greater Manchester Independent School is located at Unit 3 Peel St, Failsworth, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0UF.
What type of school is Greater Manchester Independent School?
Greater Manchester Independent School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Greater Manchester Independent School?
Greater Manchester Independent School has approximately 53 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.