The two most affordable parts of Greater Manchester with the most Outstanding schools

Two parts of Greater Manchester have been ranked as among the most affordable places to live to get access to outstanding schools in a new national study.

Analysis by tutoring experts Superprof examined the percentage of schools rated by Ofsted as Outstanding in more than 150 parts of England, and then compared this to the average house price in each area.

Their work, using data from YouGov and Ofsted, revealed Wigan and Bolton were in the fourth and fifth place for affordability versus top schools.

Wigan, where the average house price was estimated to be £152,000, had a quarter of its schools rated Outstanding in their last Ofsted inspection.

Meanwhile, in Bolton, the average house price was given at £154,000 and the area also had a quarter of its schools rated Outstanding in their last Ofsted inspection.

Gateshead in the north east took the top spot as the most affordable place to live for outstanding education with 32% of its schools being judged as Outstanding, and the average house price was £142,200.

Meanwhile, the Isle of Wight ranks at the bottom of the list, as none of its 50 schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted. The average house price in the county is £240,746.

A spokesperson for Superprof said: “Every parent wants the best education for their children, so living close to good schools is a priority for many families. The results from this study offer a useful and intriguing insight into which specific areas of England can offer the best education for families without having to break the bank.”

You can check your local schools’ Ofsted ratings on the Government website here.