Withington Girls' School, Manchester
Withington Girls' School is an independent school for girls aged 7 to 19 in Manchester. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Withington Girls' School in detail
Withington Girls' School in its own words
In its own words: "We aim to open as many doors as possible for our pupils in terms of learning. Respect for ourselves and others alongside personal responsibility underpin our school community. We celebrate diversity, value teamwork, and encourage everyone to play their part, with older pupils and alumnae providing inspirational role models."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I’m a runner (enthusiastic rather than fast), a drummer (still very much learning), and a lifelong lover of music, from Wagner to the Wu-Tang Clan. Ultimately, though, those are simply hobbies of mine. What defines me is a deep belief in the transformative power of a great education."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, yoga, dance, drama and choir.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open evening on Saturday 7 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Manchester
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
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 Withington Girls' School 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 Withington Girls' School are Manchester High School for Girls (0.6 miles, selective); The Manchester Grammar School (0.9 miles, selective); Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys (1.2 miles, selective); and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy (1.4 miles, Good).
Manchester High School for GirlsThe Manchester Grammar SchoolKassim Darwish Grammar School for BoysManchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 77 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 75% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 82 pupils (11.2%) 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 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Withington Girls School (s-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
4 February 2025
Short Visit
23 September 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 February 2022
Regulatory Compliance
13 September 2017
Integrated
24 September 2013
About
Withington Girls' School is a private day school in Fallowfield, Manchester, United Kingdom, providing education for girls between the ages of seven and eighteen. Withington is a member of the Girls' Schools Association and the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
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 Withington Girls' School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Withington Girls' School
Top grades, team spirit and big ambitions: meet some of Withington’s GCSE achievers
27 Aug 2026
GCSE Results Day 2026
20 Aug 2026
Meet our new Head
19 Aug 2026
A Level Results Day 2026
13 Aug 2026
Class of 2026: The Stories Behind the Grades
13 Aug 2026
Celebrating 10 Years of our Bespoke Junior School Building
30 Jun 2026
From Withington Girls' School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Withington Girls' School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Withington Girls' School.
- Activate Camps @ Withington Girls' SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kidszone Out Of School Care710m away · Not yet graded
- Kickstart Childcare (St Kentigern's)780m away · Not yet graded
- The Den Holiday Club Ltd940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 10 serious and 33 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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
93%
Near capacity
733 pupils
790 places
57 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
82
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
733
Total Pupils
0
Boys
733
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Withington Girls' School
What are GCSE results like at Withington Girls' School?
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 Withington Girls' School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Withington Girls' School last inspected?
Withington Girls' School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
How many pupils go to Withington Girls' School?
Withington Girls' School has around 733 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Withington Girls' School?
Withington Girls' School 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 Withington Girls' School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Activate Camps @ Withington Girls' School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 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 Withington Girls' School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 10 serious and 33 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Withington Girls' School?
Withington Girls' School is at Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)