The Manchester Grammar School
URN: 105591 • Manchester M13 0XT
Overview
- Name
- The Manchester Grammar School
- URN
- 105591
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Boulton (since 2025) , High Master
- Telephone
- 01612247201
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Hall Lane, Manchester M13 0XT
Summary
The Manchester Grammar School (MGS), founded in 1515, is a prestigious independent boys' school located in Manchester. With a current enrollment of 1,659 pupils and a capacity of 1,750, MGS is renowned for its strong academic performance, including 32 offers from Oxford and Cambridge for the year 2025. The school fosters a culture of excellence, encouraging students to excel not only academically but also in sports, music, and drama, thereby promoting well-rounded development.
MGS is committed to providing support to its students, offering over 200 full fee bursaries annually to ensure accessibility for talented boys from diverse backgrounds. The school also engages in community service, aligning with its founder Hugh Oldham’s vision of nurturing young men with a sense of responsibility towards their communities.
In addition to its academic achievements, MGS boasts a vibrant extracurricular programme, with more than 300 trips per year. The school is currently fundraising for a new sixth form centre and sports pavilion, reflecting its ongoing commitment to enhancing facilities and opportunities for its pupils.
MGS is committed to providing support to its students, offering over 200 full fee bursaries annually to ensure accessibility for talented boys from diverse backgrounds. The school also engages in community service, aligning with its founder Hugh Oldham’s vision of nurturing young men with a sense of responsibility towards their communities.
In addition to its academic achievements, MGS boasts a vibrant extracurricular programme, with more than 300 trips per year. The school is currently fundraising for a new sixth form centre and sports pavilion, reflecting its ongoing commitment to enhancing facilities and opportunities for its pupils.
Useful links
- Parent Pay (other)
- Parent Portal (other)
- MGS Sport Online (other)
- Sports Fixtures (other)
- Box Office (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Directions (other)
- MGS Life Digital Archives (other)
- Pinterest (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Tree Primary School (72.9)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Delamere School (67.1)
- Springside (65.6)
- Longford Park School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1750
- Pupils
- 1659
- Boys
- 1659
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1659 | 1659 | 0 | 1750 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1653 | 1653 | 0 | 1750 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1668 | 1668 | 0 | 1750 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1668 | 1668 | 0 | 1750 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1640 | 1640 | 0 | 1750 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1586 | 1586 | 0 | 1750 | 0.00 |
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