This school has got very good maintenance and their staff are very experiences and teach quite…read moreefficiently as well. I have been to this school when I was small and they provide good education that you children needs in a way that doesn't pressurize them and creates an environment. That is good for them so they learn at their pace and there are also many activities available after school which are very beneficial for the kids in terms of academic and also educational skills, they also set some interactive and group work which helps a lot and also organize many various themes to help the kids learn.

My daughter attended this school from 10 months old until she was almost 4 (due to start big…read moreschool!) I haven't a bad word to say about this school. The children are always happy and close bonds between them are created. The staff are lovely, warm and you feel safe in the knowledge that your child is being cared for by well trained staff who not only care for your children but also educate them in a way that prepares them for school. If I have any more children in future I will not hesitate with putting my child forward to attend this school. I wish all the staff and children the best of luck and we will miss them all very much.

My daughter attends this school and I have been nothing but happy with every aspect of the…read moreeducation and care she receives. Spiritually, academically, pastorally, phsyically and emotionally my daughter has benefited in all ways. Ofsted reports have been glowing of the school. The staff are warm, open and friendly, always available to talk about any concerns. The friends of St Chads organise many different activities that are fun for the children as well as raising lots of money for the school.

My daughter went to this school and I think it's the best school around. The high level of teaching…read moreand care with the children is second to none. I have been very pleased with my daughters level of education which is so important in the world nowadays. It is a little close to a busy main road, but the associate staff and the very friendly lollypop man make a safe and friendly environment for all concerned.

For the last 2 years I have been taking my son to swimming lessons with 3 different learn to swim…read moreproviders, not one of them helped my son progress, two of them made my son lose his confidence, however the Star Swimming Academy was recommended to me by a family friend and after 3 lessons he is now learning to swim and has progressed faster and further than he had done in the last 2 years. His confidence has grown, he has the biggest smile on his face and loves his swimming lessons. Just want to say if you looking for lessons for your child then try the Star Swimming Academy, they are the best!!!

Fabulous school, the Headmaster is friendly, cheerful and fun, the teachers are very hard working…read moreand seem to help the children behave nicely and learn well. A credit to the community, a lovely place for children to learn and grow up.

Seven years I spent in this school, learning my times tables, perfecting my handwriting, avoiding…read moresports days, and eating packed lunch in the grotty dinner centre that smelled of hot cheese. The school is divided into two buildings, and essentially three areas: reception children are effectively segregated from the burly year-ones and "tops". For years 3-6, children go up to "juniors". There is also a nursery available through the week. The headteacher and many of the school teachers have changed since I was there, so I can't comment on teaching standards. With regards to the school building itself, there have been some improvements with new entrance doors, an enhanced play area, and new dining facilities. The building was decrepit when I attended school here; with smashed window, exposed brick work and a dirty, positively dangerous playing field, it needed more than a lick of paint. St Edmunds is quite a large school and accepts children from outside of the area and christian denomination, besides those of St Edmund's and/or St Thomas's parish. While I myself represent the progeny of this school, there is some stigma attached to St Edmund's and St Thomas's relating to the sector of society it welcomes or rather, acquires. Many feel it is one of the least respected schools,that is less exclusive- less posh, basically. I don't know whether that's fair to say, in my opinion it is true to some extent but not necessarily a disadvantage.

'Chets'. Perhaps more famous for being the subject of one of ITV's huge range of reality…read moredocumentaries - don't you remember? They had a spate of them back in the day including Redcoats, Airline, something about vets and sewage cleaners and... heck, they had one for everything. Chets tended to get shunted to the graveyard slot along with Redcoats which made the two programmes essential student viewing after a few beers and a stumble round Manchester. While the aforementioned image I've offered may give the impression that Chets is an establishment of debauchery (it was certainly the case with Redcoats), nothing could be further from the truth. Visually, anyway. If you thought the Royal Northern College of Music was posh you ain't seen nothing yet. Again. Visually. Housed in one of the most stunningly beautiful buildings in Manchester adjacent to the painstakingly rebuilt ancient pubs in Exchange Square, the school is on the site of a manor house and Manchester Castle. Now comprising buildings way back from 1421 and several more (including an orphanage in 1653 and the Long Millgate building in 1978 as well as brand newies, it's a school of music with the motto 'Love to Live to Play'. Chets is open. You'd think by looking at it that you'd have to win scholarships or have parents with 'the third' at the end of their name (you being 'the fourth') to even go near the place but that's claptrap. Over 290 students attend the school between the ages of 8 and 18, and anyone can become a Chet regardless of background or financial situation. All students are entitled to government funding and all a potential student has to do is audition. The school offers essential academic qualifications alongside the principal study instrument and usually a secondary one too. (Remember, one's instrument can be one's voice.) Students can choose to board or not, so if required this can be one heck of an intense musical experience. Chets has some impressive alumni and it's definitely worth a shot if music is your life and you can't imagine yourself doing anything else. It's great preparation for university studies or life as part of an orchestra or choir, and I can safely say it's one of the most beautiful places you can go to school.

Chetham's School of Music is definitely up there with the top selling points of Manchester as a…read morecity to rival the capital. The student culture in Manchester is second to none, and the city is home to the best young talent across the disciplines, not least the youngest and most talented musical genius! Along with the Royal Northern College of Music and The Martin Harris Centre (home to The University of Manchester's musical population), Chetham's is in the top musical venues in the city. Whereas the Royal Northern College of Music and The University of Manchester deal with university age children, Chetham's is for musicians aged eight to eighteen, and it is home to nearly three hundred of them. Situated in the city centre, right next to the Manchester Wheel and the Manchester Cathedral, the setting is nothing short of idyllic. The buildings in which the school is situated are some 600 years old! And the Chetham Library (see Yelp) is a piece of architecture and local heritage not to be missed out upon! Between these aforementioned landmarks in the area is a lovely square with several of Manchester's best pubs, so this little part of the city is worth a visit for literally everyone (thats to say, if you don't like anything else, and you will, at least you'll like the pubs) If you go onto the website you can see all the upcoming events, many of which are free and some of which don't even require booking. Some of the more popular events are around the £15 mark, but still cheap for what they are. They even have lunchtime concerts. A really fantastic place to study, see live music or even walk around and have a look at the architecture. 5 stars without a shadow of a doubt!

Fabulous school with great facilities!…read more There's a nursery, infant school and junior school with fantastic staff. from sports days, to choir, to painting- there is a huge range of creative aspects to the curriculum! As well as regular trips to the local swimming baths and other day trips such as the central library and Llandudno! I would wholeheartedly send my children there- if I had any! Have loved working here and will miss it when I'm gone- friendly and welcoming place to work!