Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Manchester (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 12 schools in Manchester, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- Primary Schools in Manchester
- Secondary Schools in Manchester
- State Schools in Manchester
- Academies & Free Schools in Manchester
- Independent Schools in Manchester
- Grammar Schools in Manchester
- Girls' Schools in Manchester
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Manchester
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Manchester
- Largest Schools in Manchester
- 156Withington Girls' SchoolManchester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 50.6 (A)
- 241The Manchester Grammar SchoolManchester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 50.0 (A)
- 397Manchester High School for GirlsManchester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 46.1 (A-)
- 482The King David High SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 41.0 (B)
- 522St Bede's CollegeWhalley Range · Independent All-throughA level APS: 40.5 (B)
- 636Chetham's School of MusicManchester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 38.1 (B-)
- 770Didsbury High SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 37.5 (B-)
- 861Trinity CofE High SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 32.9 (C+)
- 963William Hulme's Grammar SchoolManchester · Academy All-throughA level APS: 30.4 (C)
- 1051Whalley Range 11-18 High SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.0 (C)
- 116Abbey College ManchesterOff King Street · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 28.8 (C)
- 1253Parrs Wood High SchoolManchester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.6 (C)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Withington Girls' School Manchester · All-through · Ages 7–19 | Independent | 50.6 (A) | 55.9 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 733 |
| 2 | The Manchester Grammar School Manchester · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 50.0 (A) | 41.1 Lower 50% | 42.9 Attainment 8 | 1,642 |
| 3 | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 46.1 (A-) | 97.1 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 913 |
| 4 | The King David High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.0 (B) | 81.7 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 708 |
| 5 | St Bede's College Whalley Range · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 40.5 (B) | 21.8 Lower 50% | 30.3 Attainment 8 | 681 |
| 6 | Chetham's School of Music Manchester · All-through · Ages 8–19 | Independent | 38.1 (B-) | 35.8 Lower 50% | 42.5 Attainment 8 | 331 |
| 7 | Didsbury High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 37.5 (B-) | 70.4 Top 25% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,220 |
| 8 | Trinity CofE High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 32.9 (C+) | 61.1 Top 50% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,503 |
| 9 | William Hulme's Grammar School Manchester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Academy | 30.4 (C) | 63.1 Top 50% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,542 |
| 10 | Whalley Range 11-18 High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.0 (C) | 51.1 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,712 |
| 11 | Abbey College Manchester Off King Street · Secondary · Ages 14–23 | Independent | 28.8 (C) | 6.2 Lower 50% | 5.4 Attainment 8 | 155 |
| 12 | Parrs Wood High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.6 (C) | 53.0 Top 50% | 48.1 Attainment 8 | 1,786 |
Withington Girls' School in Manchester leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Manchester with A level APS 50.6 (A). Of the 12 schools shown, 6 are independent, 6 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Manchester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Manchester?
Withington Girls' School in Manchester, North West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Manchester with A level APS 50.6 (A) (Pupils on roll: 733).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Manchester ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.