The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.1
12.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 98%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mr Charles Bernstein
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
138 Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4GB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeis Ruchel Girls School
Independent · 690m away
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Beis Ruchel Girls School
Independent · 754m away
Marlborough Road Academy
Primary · 884m away
Aim Habonim
Independent · 903m away
Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz
Independent · 962m away
Beis Hatalmud School
Independent · 998m away
Beis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltd
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manchester Senior Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Senior Girls School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Senior Girls School?
Manchester Senior Girls School currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Senior Girls School take?
Manchester Senior Girls School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Manchester Senior Girls School?
Manchester Senior Girls School is in Salford, M7 4GB, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester Senior Girls School have a sixth form?
No, Manchester Senior Girls School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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