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Manchester High School for Girls

SeniorGirlsAges 4–18Day
Day fees
£18,051
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
Founded
1874
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
73.8/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes75
Destinations & outcomes73
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add67
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Head Mistress of Manchester High School for Girls, an independent day school for girls aged 3-18. Leads a school that has been empowering girls since 1874. Oversees academic excellence, extra-curricular provision and the school's Sixth Form programme.

Latest exam results

67%
A-level A*–A
78%
GCSE 9–7
9%
Oxbridge offer rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

9%
to Oxbridge (2025)
2025
Cohort86
Oxbridge8
US Ivy0
Top universities (2025)
[{"university": "Cambridge"

Recent coverage

Manchester High School for Girls reported outstanding A-Level results in 2024, with 85% of grades at A* or A, maintaining its reputation for academic excellence. In early 2025, the school welcomed Dr. Emily Carter as the new Headmistress, marking a significant leadership transition. Additionally, the school completed the opening of a state-of-the-art STEAM Centre in September 2024, enhancing facilities for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Notable alumni

Elizabeth Gaskell (novelist)Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw (mathematician and politician)Dame Nancy Rothwell (physiologist and university president)
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Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Senior School Open EveningOctober 15, 2026 (time TBC)
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Whole School Open MorningNovember 14, 2026 (time TBC)
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Sixth Form Open EveningSeptember 24, 2026 (time TBC)
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Whole School Open MorningNovember 14, 2026 (time TBC)
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Working Day TourNovember 20, 2026 (time TBC)
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Working Day TourNovember 20, 2026 (time TBC)
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Fees

£13,518per year · Day · 2025-26
VAT-inclusive estimate £13,518VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £106,769
vs London avg (£24,000)44% below
By entry point · 2025-26
4+£13,518
11+£18,051
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Term dates 2025-26

autumn3 Sept 202518 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 20262 Apr 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer21 Apr 20269 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026

Questions parents ask

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Are there open days?+

2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 0161 224 0447 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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