Withington Girls' School
URN: 105595 • Manchester M14 6BL
Overview
- Name
- Withington Girls' School
- URN
- 105595
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Haslam (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01612241077
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wellington Road, Manchester M14 6BL
Summary
Withington Girls' School is an independent day school in Manchester, catering to girls aged 7 to 19. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring that each pupil receives individual care and attention. With a current enrolment of 756 students and a capacity of 790, Withington maintains a relatively small size to enhance personal development and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Withington is designed to challenge and inspire students, leading to impressive academic results. In 2025, 75% of A Level grades were A* or A, and a notable percentage of students secure places at prestigious universities, including Oxbridge. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Community spirit is a cornerstone of Withington's ethos, with an emphasis on respect, diversity, and personal responsibility. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where girls can thrive both academically and socially, preparing them for future success and empowering them to become confident individuals.
The curriculum at Withington is designed to challenge and inspire students, leading to impressive academic results. In 2025, 75% of A Level grades were A* or A, and a notable percentage of students secure places at prestigious universities, including Oxbridge. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Community spirit is a cornerstone of Withington's ethos, with an emphasis on respect, diversity, and personal responsibility. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where girls can thrive both academically and socially, preparing them for future success and empowering them to become confident individuals.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- The Good Schools Guide - Senior & Sixth Form (sen)
- How to join Senior School (sen)
- Curriculum (sen)
- Discover Senior School (sen)
- School Life (sen)
- Transition to Senior School (sen)
- Welcome from our Headmistress (sen)
- Wellbeing and Pastoral Care (sen)
- Why Senior School? (sen)
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 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 790
- Pupils
- 756
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 756
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 756 | 0 | 756 | 790 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 743 | 0 | 743 | 790 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 720 | 0 | 720 | 790 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 720 | 0 | 720 | 790 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 727 | 0 | 727 | 790 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 727 | 0 | 727 | 790 | 0.00 |
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