Ofsted has published its latest inspection reports for 22 primary and secondary schools across Greater Manchester, covering the period from June 22 to July 9, 2026. The watchdog's new-style report cards replace one-word summaries with detailed, color-coded assessments across five key areas: achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, personal development and well-being, and inclusion. Each area is rated on a scale from 'exceptional' to 'urgent improvement,' and safeguarding is marked as either 'met' or 'not met.'
Bolton Schools
Four schools in Bolton received inspections. Harwood Meadows Primary School, inspected on June 24, achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with inspectors noting that pupils enjoy attending this nurturing school and that the atmosphere is calm and purposeful. Highfield Primary School, also inspected June 24, earned a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being, with inspectors highlighting that staff build a clear picture of each pupil and provide support that goes beyond the school gate. St Thomas CofE Primary School, inspected June 26, received a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being, with parents describing the school as 'like a family.' Little Lever School, inspected July 6, achieved a 'strong standard' in curriculum and teaching, with pupils benefiting from a well-taught and ambitious curriculum.
Bury Schools
Two Bury schools were inspected. Bury Church of England High School, inspected June 24, earned a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being, with inspectors noting that pupils are happy and that everyone is welcome. However, some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not attend as regularly as they could. Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School, inspected June 26, achieved 'strong standard' in attendance and behaviour, early years, and inclusion, with a warm and nurturing ethos that is truly inclusive.
Manchester Schools
Crosslee Community Primary School in Manchester was inspected on July 6. It received 'expected standard' in curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being, but 'needs attention' in achievement and attendance and behaviour. Inspectors noted that pupils' experiences have vastly improved, but they have not achieved as well as they should over time.
Oldham Schools
Broadfield Primary School in Oldham, inspected June 23, achieved a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being, with pupils happy to belong to this caring school. Maple Leaf Kindergarten, also inspected June 23, received 'expected standard' in most areas but 'needs attention' in leadership and governance. Children arrive happy and settled, forming strong relationships with staff.
Rochdale Schools
Three Rochdale schools were inspected. Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College, inspected June 23, achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with pupils benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and unusual activities like new-age curling. Castleton Primary School, inspected June 25, also achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with pupils knowing they belong and are welcome. Edgar Wood Academy, inspected July 2, achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with pupils delighted by recent improvements and appreciating stable staffing.
Salford Schools
St Joseph's RC Primary School in Salford, inspected June 24, received 'expected standard' in early years and inclusion but 'needs attention' in achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being. Inspectors noted that the quality of curriculum delivery is inconsistent. Moorside High School, inspected July 6, achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with staff knowing pupils very well and results in national examinations improving.
Stockport Schools
Three Stockport schools were inspected. St James' Catholic High School, inspected June 22, achieved a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being, with pupils benefiting from an impressive offer including trampolining and Dungeons and Dragons club. Moorfield Primary School, inspected July 1, achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with pupils enjoying warm professional relationships. Hazel Grove High School, inspected July 6, earned 'strong standard' in inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development and well-being, and post-16 provision, with pupils describing a school where they feel safe and make lasting friendships.
Tameside Schools
Four Tameside schools were inspected. St George's CofE Primary School, inspected June 22, achieved 'expected standard' in all areas, with warm relationships at the heart of this small school. Rayner Stephens High School, inspected June 23, achieved 'expected standard' in attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being, but 'needs attention' in achievement and curriculum and teaching. Manor Green Primary Academy, inspected June 26, achieved 'expected standard' in most areas but 'needs attention' in achievement, with improvements too soon to show in national test results. Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School, inspected June 29, achieved 'expected standard' in attendance and behaviour, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being, but 'needs attention' in achievement and curriculum and teaching, with pupils' enjoyment of learning mixed.
Trafford Schools
Altrincham College in Trafford, inspected June 24, achieved a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being and post-16 provision, with pupils enjoying a vast range of experiences including performing arts productions and outings to the Houses of Parliament.
Wigan Schools
Four Wigan schools were inspected. St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton, inspected June 22, achieved 'expected standard' in personal development and well-being but 'needs attention' in achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, and leadership and governance. Inspectors noted that some pupils are not as well prepared for their next stage as they could be. Shevington High School, inspected June 24, earned 'strong standard' in inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being, with pupils behaving very well and achieving in line with national averages. St John Fisher Catholic High School, inspected July 2, achieved a 'strong standard' in personal development and well-being but 'needs attention' in achievement and curriculum and teaching, with inconsistencies in how precisely learning is adapted. Shevington Vale Primary School, inspected July 2, achieved 'expected standard' in attendance and behaviour, early years, inclusion, and personal development and well-being, but 'needs attention' in achievement, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance, with some pupils not achieving as well as they could.
