Manchester High School for Girls

Independent

National rank

83

119=

Rank last year

85.8%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

78.8%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Helen Jeys

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

991 (4-18)

Head teacher

Helen Jeys

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

991 (4-18)

Head teacher

Helen Jeys

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

991 (4-18)

UK day fees per term*

£5,074 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 90=

Grade

%

A*

30.6

A

29.5

B

25.6

A*/A

60.1

A*-B

85.8

GCSE 2024 rank: 82

Grade

%

A*/9/8

57.7

A/7

21.2

A*/A/9/8/7

78.8

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2019
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to educate the whole person, to encourage each individual to reach their potential and to develop an awareness of their own value from within the school’s broad social, cultural and diverse community … Pupils have highly positive attitudes to learning, engage exceptionally well in lessons and are prepared to take a leading role in their learning. They embrace the many opportunities provided to improve the lives of others and make an excellent contribution to their community within and beyond the school … Pupils reflect on their learning, their co-curricular experiences, challenges and successes, and plan for next steps.” There was a routine inspection in 2024.
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About the school

  • Manchester High School is a day school for girls whose alumnae include the broadcaster Emma Barnett and the Pankhurst sisters. It aims to “support our pupils to develop an understanding of the value of education as an end in itself, instilling a lifelong love of learning”.
  • Wellbeing is at the heart of school life, it says, having been a priority since the school’s foundation in 1874.
  • A vast array of extracurricular activities is available, covering everything from performing arts to sports. If a club doesn’t already exist, pupils can apply to create their own.
  • Both the Extended Project Qualification and the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) are offered in addition to standard qualifications, plus music and Lamda examinations. 
  • There are bursaries as well as scholarships for excellence in academia, sport, music and dance.
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