The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.7
29.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
51.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
10% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 930
- Capacity
- 84%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Helen Fiona Jeys (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWithington Girls' School
Independent · 940m away
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Birchfields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cringle Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Old Moat Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Mauldeth Road Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manchester High School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Manchester High School for Girls has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Manchester High School for Girls?
Manchester High School for Girls currently has 930 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester High School for Girls take?
Manchester High School for Girls caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Manchester High School for Girls?
Manchester High School for Girls is in Manchester, M14 6HS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester High School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Manchester High School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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