St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School is a school of around 350 pupils, located in New Moston. It ranks 106th in the Times’ national ranks. Credit: Google Street ViewSt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School is a school of around 350 pupils, located in New Moston. It ranks 106th in the Times’ national ranks. Credit: Google Street View
St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School is a school of around 350 pupils, located in New Moston. It ranks 106th in the Times’ national ranks. Credit: Google Street View

The 9 best primary schools in Manchester: Sunday Times’ Parent Power School Guide reveals top UK schools

The Sunday Times’ Parent Power School Guide 2022 has revealed its list of the best state and independent primary schools in the country.

The school term may have only just begun, but many parents are already thinking about the next academic year.

The deadline for primary school applications in Manchester is 16 January 2023, which means parents with children starting in reception next year will be busy looking at schools in their catchment area and attending open days.

To help parents with this important decision, the Sunday Times has released its annual rankings of the best schools in the UK, the Parent Power Schools Guide, featuring both state and independent schools.

Due to the disruptions to education caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 guide is ranked using examination results from 2017-2019.

Here is a look at the top nine primary schools in Manchester, according to the Parent Power Schools Guide 2022.