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Grammar vs independent schools in Greater Manchester

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Hann376 · 10/03/2026 12:59

Hi

does anyone know how the selective school works in Greater Manchester , I.e understand the grammar schools in Trafford are really competitive so we are interested in possible independent schools from secondary school age (ideally mixed sex but open to single sex).

can anyone advise on good independent schools around greater Manchester and which require testing to get in as well as fees? For those that do selective testing are these slightly easier than the grammar school tests?

also do the independent schools have catchment areas?

thanks!

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