Getting a place for your child in your preferred school is always a stressful time for parents, especially for those whose youngsters are just starting out on their educational journey.
Thankfully parents waiting to find out where their child will start reception in September do not now have long to wait as National Offer Day falls on Monday 17 April.
Ahead of then, we’ve had a look at some of the primary schools across Manchester which are succeeding at giving the youngsters in their classrooms the best possible start in life.
These 17 primary schools across the city have been given the best-possible rating of Outstanding by the education inspectorate Ofsted.
And if you are unhappy with a school place offer, you can contact the council in the area where the school is based to appeal.
1. Co-op Academy New Islington
Co-op Academy New Islington is in Ancoats at the New Islington marina and its last report by Ofsted was in July 2015. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
2. Abbott Community Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School in Collyhurst was last visited by Ofsted for a report published in February 2019. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
3. Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester in Moss Side last had a report written on it in July 2012. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
4. St Alphonsus RC Primary School
St Alphonsus RC Primary School in Old Trafford has the highest-possible rating from Ofsted and the last report was published in May 2014. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps