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Progress Schools - Gorton

Manchester, North West · M12 5PX

With around 20 pupils on roll, Progress Schools - Gorton is among the smallest of independent settings, offering a deliberately intimate environment in Manchester. This mixed school takes pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Under the leadership of headteacher Mrs Emma Kanis, the modest scale allows for close attention to each child. Families drawn to a small, personal community rather than a large institution may find it worth a closer look.

20

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
20
Location
Manchester, North West
Website
www.progress-schools.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Emma Kanis

Teaching & academics

Entry is available at 11, with an 11+ admissions process in place. The very small roll means teaching can be tailored closely to individual pupils, which may particularly suit children who thrive in a quieter, more focused setting.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A small independent school where the appeal lies in scale and personal attention rather than size or breadth.

The Passmate verdict

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Progress Schools - Gorton 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Progress Schools - Gorton located?

Progress Schools - Gorton is located at Hideout Youth Zone, 1 Queens Avenue, Manchester, M12 5PX.

What type of school is Progress Schools - Gorton?

Progress Schools - Gorton is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Progress Schools - Gorton?

Progress Schools - Gorton has approximately 20 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.