Schools

Schools in Longsight

There are 9 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Longsight: 6 primary, 2 secondary, 1 special. 100% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 85% across Manchester. Among the best results: Rodney House School and St Peter's RC High School.

M13, Manchester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Longsight

9schools and nurseries

100%good or betterManchester: 85%

1inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

St John's CofE Primary School Primary · 455 pupils · on your doorstep Standards maintained (2025)
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Primary · 219 pupils · 0.25 miles Standards maintained (2024)
St Agnes C of E Primary School Primary · 429 pupils · 0.25 miles Good (2022)
Dean Trust Ardwick Secondary · 1329 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Good (2023)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy Primary · 673 pupils · 0.35 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Rodney House School Special · 75 pupils · 0.4 miles School remains Outstanding (2023)
Longsight Community Primary Primary · 205 pupils · 0.4 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Plymouth Grove Primary School Primary · 347 pupils · 0.4 miles School remains Good (2023)
St Peter's RC High School Secondary · 1013 pupils · 0.45 miles Report card Sept 2026: Exceptional in 4, strong standard in 2

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionWed 16 Sept0.45 miles

St Peter's RC High School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional. Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional. Inclusion: Exceptional. Leadership and governance: Exceptional. Safeguarding: Met.

St Peter's RC High School, M12 4WB

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Longsight	9	100%
Victoria Park	6	100%
Rusholme	2	50%
Belle Vue	6	83%
Ardwick	6	83%
Levenshulme	11	100%
Chorlton-on-Medlock	5	80%

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Longsight?

9 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Longsight.

Are the schools in Longsight good?

100% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 85% across Manchester.