Could anyone provide me with information regarding schools . When the academic year begins , regs process and information on the best schools in the area . I have two children 9 and 12 Thanks
2007-01-26 19:47:03 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Manchester
Try these for schools - http://www.manchester.gov.uk/education/schools/
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/education/admissions/index.htm
League Tables
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/performancetables/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/league_tables/default.stm
Are you moving to Manchester due to work. If not, I think you should reconsider. Manchester has improved a great deal, but it still isn't one of the best places to live in the UK.
2007-01-26 20:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Manchester is a big and varied place. Some bits are nice and other bits are - well.... Students generally love Manchester and often go there because of its excellent night life. The city centre is undergoing some amazing redevelopment and investment and there is quite a transformation taking place - i should know as one of my sons lives there. So really it all depends where in Manchester you are going to relocate to.
For details of the local schools use the Department for Education and Skills website http://www.dfes.gov.uk/rsgateway/LEAS/352.shtml which will give you the gateway to locate which ever area in Manchester you are hoping to live in.
Currently you would normally go to which ever school served your residential catchment area. There is supposedly a choice - but often the really good schools are booked up - particularly for younger children, but less of a problem as someone gets older. There is also a system of tertiary education - colleges etc if you are 16 -18.
Hope this information is helpful - and the best thing about Manchester in general (apart from some very good football and the night life) is its people who are on the whole open, warm and friendly.
2007-01-26 20:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by stgoodric 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Manchester is a great place to live and raise children,the majority of people who say different don't live there. It has a very vibrant,Metropolitan City Centre which the kids will love,some of the best shops in the Country including all the top designer stores.Living costs are much cheaper than the ridiculous prices down South,the people are far friendlier than Southerners and more down to earth.The Universities are good,lots of cultural opportunities (art galleries,museums etc),Sporting venues galore,and music venues.
The suburbs are quiet and friendly,and where I live in a leafy,suburb the crime rate is far lower than the majority of the country. The school/academic year is similar to the one in the U.S. I suggest you get in touch with the Manchester Housing/Council-you can find it on the net. the dept for education and skills might help-www.dfes.gov.uk (tel no: 00 44 0870 000 2288). Or OFSTED which is a dept for schools www.ofsted.gov.uk ( 00 44 020 7421 6800). Manchester City Council (00 44 0161 234 5000) will be able to give you any telephone numbers/web addresses/info for the particular area of Manchester you are thinking of moving to.Hope your move goes well and good luck!!
2007-01-27 06:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by munki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the links provided about to get the league tables up for schools but remember that the ages that your children are at the elder will be in high school and the younger in primary school.
To get them in the best schools in an area (unless you send them to private school) you will need to contact that school asap to see if they have any places available.
Do you get any say of where you are going or is it for work? If you get a say in it then head for south Manchester/Cheshire as that is a nice area to live in. Or out towards Glossop and the peak district.
The school year starts at the beginning of September and if you can you want your kids in school when it starts so they don't miss anything. Also if you can get them watching English telly and reading English history and geography books to help them adapt to the English way of life the weird words we use and the English culture.
Good luck with your move!
2007-01-30 07:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by suzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manchester is a great place. A major city with the feel of a large town. Lots of historic buildings, museums, sporting venues, art galleries, universities, theatres, restaurants and bars catering for all tastes. Plus some fantastic modern buildings. The BBC are relocating a lot of their production offices to Salford Quays on the edge of the city.
You will be but a short distance from some of the finest scenery in England - the Lake District, the Trough of Bowland and the Peak District.
You can get an idea of the best schools from these league tables:
http://education.independent.co.uk/schools/article339456.ece
Good luck with your relocation.
2007-01-26 20:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would be to visit www.schoolzone.co.uk or www.4children.org.uk If I knew whereabouts in Manchester i.e. North or South I could perhaps provide you with more informative material. On a personal note I lived in US for a while and found the guys from Manhattan very similar in work and humour as my fellow Mancunians, however I will let you decide when you reach us. Good Luck
2007-01-30 08:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only people that dont live there say its bad, i dont live there and i will tell you the truth, there are excellent housing, facilities, beautiful areas & schools. Manchester has lots of culture and history, great universities, a fantastic city and schooling. There are however some rough areas in Manchester, like you will find all over the world, so you obviously dont live there. Get in touch with some local "estate agents" in manchester they will point you in the right direction.
2007-01-26 21:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by leigha 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
intrested in mancuniana i see
For the best in education Manchester can offer i would advise you to have a look at the private schoosl which rate as some of the highest in the country. The city is also in the process of major regeneration and expaning commerce so it would be a great place to live and invest in as the house prices in manchester, especially in the more nicer areas such as worsley are rocketing
2007-01-30 04:32:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im from Manchester, and would just like to say it is great city to be living in. If you dont want to live in the city, there are plenty of places to live in the suburbs away from the city hustle and bustle.
The academic year starts in September. Regarding schools, it depends on the area you live as to what school you get. (unless you are paying for private education)
I would just like to point out that Manchester is no different to living in any other city, and the U.S is definately got a higher gun crime rate. What a load of rubbish some people are writing. There are some areas you should try to avoid living in, but tell me what city doesn't????
There are a couple of well known schools that are meant to be very good. Parrs Wood High School in East Didsbury is meant to be very good. Basically you would have to live in Didsbury and some surrounding areas to get in. Didsbury is very nice. Worth looking it up.
Another school that is meant to be very good is Whalley Range High School. The surrounding areas are good, and not as pricey as Didsbury.
Both are close to city centre (10 mins in car)
Once you move you will be advised on how to get your kids in.
There are many good schools in and around Manchester, these are just a couple of good ones I have particularly heard about.
Hope this helps.
2007-01-26 21:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by bannister_natalie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great Place to Live,, Head for Sth Manchester tho, better area , good schools, School yr starts in 1st week of september
2007-01-28 05:23:36 · answer #10 · answered by Roy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UK does not have any such provision for nonresidents. You cannot bring the AK-47-style rifle. You can probably bring shotguns or pistols if you become a member of the appropriate hunting club and get a permit. But I will warn you that this is a major hassle.
2016-05-24 04:41:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋