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.
13. St Francis RC Primary School
St Francis RC Primary School in Gorton received the highest-possible rating from the watchdog in its last report, which was published in December 2015. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
14. King David Primary School
A Jewish school in Crumpsall in north Manchester, King David Primary School was judged Outstanding when watchdog inspectors last visited in 2019. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
15. Rodney House School
An outstanding special school in Longsight, the Ofsted inspectors last visited Rodney House School in 2017. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
16. St Philip’s RC Primary School
Another outstanding Salford primary school, St Philip’s RC Primary School got the top rating in its last report, published just before lockdown in February 2020. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps