Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester
Manchester High School for Girls is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 18 in Manchester. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Manchester High School for Girls in detail
Manchester High School for Girls in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, dance, ballet and drama.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an admissions event on Friday 20 November 2026, an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Manchester
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Manchester High School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Manchester High School for Girls are The Manchester Grammar School (0.5 miles, selective); Withington Girls' School (0.6 miles, selective); Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy (1.2 miles, Good); and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys (1.2 miles, selective).
The Manchester Grammar SchoolWithington Girls' SchoolManchester Vocational and Learning AcademyKassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Where pupils go next
Of the 90 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 138 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mauldeth Road Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manchester High School for Girls (e-bound), 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
16 April 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
About
Manchester High School for Girls is an English private day school for girls and a member of the Girls School Association. It is situated in Fallowfield, Manchester.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,274 to £18,672
depending on year group
| Infants (Reception – Year 2) (Inc. VAT) (Inc. VAT) | £14,274 a year |
| Juniors (Year 3 – Year 6) (Inc. VAT) (Inc. VAT) | £14,274 a year |
| Seniors (Year 7 – Year 13) (Inc. VAT) (Inc. VAT) | £18,672 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Manchester - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Manchester High School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Manchester High School for Girls
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Manchester High School for Girls.
- The Den Holiday Club LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps @ Withington Girls' School870m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Sports960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
913 pupils
1,110 places
197 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
138
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
913
Total Pupils
0
Boys
913
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Manchester High School for Girls
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Manchester High School for Girls
What are GCSE results like at Manchester High School for Girls?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Manchester High School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Manchester High School for Girls last inspected?
Manchester High School for Girls is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Manchester High School for Girls?
Manchester High School for Girls has around 913 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Manchester High School for Girls?
Manchester High School for Girls is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Manchester High School for Girls have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Den Holiday Club Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Manchester High School for Girls?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Manchester High School for Girls?
Manchester High School for Girls is at Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)