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.
9. Seymour Park Community Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School is another outstanding Trafford education establishment (and is also usually oversubscribed) and was last visited by Ofsted in 2010. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
10. Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Holy Family VA RC Primary School is in Salford and was rated Outstanding the last time Ofsted visited, with the report being published in January 2018. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
11. Manley Park Primary School
Manley Park Primary School in Whalley Range was given the best-possible rating the last time Ofsted visited, but this was more than a decade ago in 2011. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
12. Ravensbury Community School
Ravensbury Community School in Clayton was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its last report, which was published in November 2017. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps